Tag Archive for: basil

Grilled Basil Pesto Shrimp Skewers

Grilled Basil Pesto Shrimp Skewers 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 1/2 lbs. jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (weight after peeled) kosher salt and fresh pepper…

Summer Squash Ribbons with Feta and Pine Nuts

Summer Squash Ribbons with Feta and Pine Nuts 3-4 Small Yellow Squash 3-4 Green or Purple Scallions a few sprigs of Basil 1 Tbsp. crumbled Feta or freshly Grated Parmesan 1 Tbsp. Pine Nuts Trim the ends from each squash. Using…

Chickpea Salad with Mint and Feta

Chickpea Salad with Mint and Feta • 1 small onion, thinly sliced • 1 small fresh red chili, deseeded and minced • 2 handfuls red or yellow cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped • Juice of 2 lemons • Extra virgin olive oil to taste •…

Mushroom Pasta with Garlic and Herbs

Mushroom Pasta with Garlic and Herbs 1 lb. linguine, cooked ala dente, drain 6 tablespoons butter 10 cloves garlic, minced 6 cups mushrooms, sliced 1 teaspoon dried basil 1⁄4 teaspoon salt pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 2…

Potato, Spinach, Bell Pepper, Leek and Basil Frittata

Potato, Spinach, Bell Pepper, Leek and Basil Frittata INGREDIENTS 1 lb. medium waxy potatoes ¼ cup olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 small bell pepper, seeded, and thinly sliced 1 small leek, thinly sliced 2 cups baby spinach 3…

Basil Herb Butter

Basil Herb Butter INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1/4 cup finely chopped basil 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS In a small bowl, combine…

Egg and Kale Breakfast Wrap

Egg and Kale Breakfast Wrap INGREDIENTS 6 small kale leaves 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/4 cups grape tomatoes, halved 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 large shallot, chopped 1/8 teaspoon…

Cauliflower Pizza Crust and Oven Roasted Garlic Cauliflower

Cauliflower Pizza Crust INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 cups cauliflower, grated (about 1/2 a large head) 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 1/4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese Kosher salt and freshly…

Butterhead, Basil, Cucumber and Goat Cheese Salad

Butterhead, Basil, Cucumber and Goat Cheese Salad INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup plus 5 to 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 oz. loosely packed fresh basil leaves About 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided 1 Dutch/English cucumber, cut…

Red and Yellow Tomato Salad

Red and Yellow Tomato Salad INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 cloves garlic, minced 2 large ripe red tomatoes, cored and cut in large dice 1 large ripe yellow tomatoes, cored and…

Grilled Green Tomatoes Caprese

Grilled Green Tomatoes Caprese INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 4 medium-size green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about…

Eggplant, Green Bean and Pork Stir Fry

Eggplant, Green Bean and Pork Stir Fry INGREDIENTS 6 ounces ground pork 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 cup cooking oil 1/2 pound frozen blanched cut green beans, defrosted 1 pound eggplants, ends trimmed, cut on the diagonal…