Tag Archive for: basil

Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Feta, Mint and Pine Nuts

Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Feta, Mint and Pine Nuts 2 medium zucchini or summer squash 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided, plus more for salting water 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar …

Chicken and Snow Peas

Chicken and Snow Peas 3 1/2 to 4 pounds chicken pieces, patted dry Salt and pepper 3 cloves garlic or scapes, thinly sliced 1/3 cup cider vinegar 4 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 1/2 pound snap or snow…

Strawberry, Pistachio, Feta and Basil Salad with Green Leaf Lettuce

Strawberry, Pistachio, Feta and Basil Salad with Green Leaf Lettuce 6 cup green leaf lettuce 2 cups strawberry slices (about 8 large) 4 oz. crumbled feta cheese (about ½ cup) ¼ cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped 4 large…

Pasta with Roasted Garlic and Cherry Tomatoes

  Pasta with Roasted Garlic and Cherry Tomatoes 4 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half 12 garlic cloves, cut in half (don't be shy) 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil teaspoon dried basil 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon…

Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil

Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil Recipe 6 or 7 ripe tomatoes (about 1 1/2 lbs.) 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons) 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 6-8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced* or…

Arugula Basil Pesto (over Pasta)

Arugula Basil Pesto (over Pasta) 1/3 cup pine nuts 1 ½ cups arugula 1 ½ cups basil Kosher Salt ½ cup grated parmesan cheese ½ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼-1/2 cup ricotta cheese (optional) Toast the pine nuts in a dry…

Basil Pesto

Basil Pesto 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves 2 cloves garlic, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup pine nuts 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided ½ cup freshly grated pecorino cheese Combine the basil, garlic,…

Squash, Bacon and Goat Cheese Pasta with Basil

Squash, Bacon and Goat Cheese Pasta with Basil 4 to 5 slices of bacon 1/2 yellow onion, sliced thinly 1/2 pound pasta (shapes like penne or gemelli) 2 medium yellow squashes, cut into bite-sized pieces 3 ounces goat cheese small…

Skirt Steak BLT with Basil Mayonnaise

Skirt Steak BLT with Basil Mayonnaise 2 pound Skirt Steak Extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper 1 Loaf of country style bread, thick cut slices toasted on a sheet tray 1 Head of Butter lettuce, separated…

Quinoa Broccoli Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

Quinoa Broccoli Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing 1 pound broccoli ½ cup uncooked quinoa ½ cup slivered almonds ¼ cup chopped fresh basil ½ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoon smooth Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon…

Grilled Pork Chops with Garlic, Long Hots and Red Bell Peppers

Grilled Pork Chops with Garlic, Long Hots and Red Bell Peppers 8 to 10 (1-inch thick cut or thicker) pork chops 4 tablespoons Steak Seasoning Sat and Pepper 1/2 cup olive oil 10 to 15 long hot peppers, cut into strips 3 red bell…

Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Corn, Goat Cheese and Roasted Grape Tomatoes

Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Corn, Goat Cheese and Roasted Grape Tomatoes 1 pint grape tomatoes 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic, about 1 large clove 2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil Olive oil, Salt and pepper 1 medium ear of corn,…