Basil Recipes

GETTING READY 1) With a sharp knife, chop 1 cup of the basil. MAKING 2) In a medium bowl, add the tomatoes, garlic, capers, olive oil, pepper and chopped basil to combine. 3) Toss all together to coat the tomatoes with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and... - 48.5694

GETTING READY 1) In a vegetable steamer, place the zucchini and carrots and steam for 5 to 7 minutes, or until crisp-tender. 2) In a heated serving platter, arrange zucchini and carrots. Loosely cover the platter with a foil to keep warm. MAKING 3) In a... - 48.2743

MAKING 1. In a large skillet gently warm olive oil. 2. Add chopped onions, potatoes, garlic, basil and parsley. 3. Saute, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, until onions are transparent. 4. Add tomato sauce, salt and pepper and oregano. 5. Cover and... - 47.3987

GETTING READY 1) Preheat oven to 350°F. MAKING 2) Steam the cauliflower flowerets until just tender, keep aside. 3) In a food processor bowl with a shredding disc, process the Cheddar cheese until shredded, keep aside. 4) In a processor bowl with a metal... - 47.3163

To make the soup, heat the oven to 220C/fan 200C/ gas 7, Put the tomato, pepper, onion, garlic and thyme in a roasting tin, spoon over 2 tbsp olive oil and season. Roast for 20-25 minutes, until wilted and slightly charred all over (or put under a hot... - 47.2264

GETTING READY 1. Wash and pat dry the pork. Slice it into thin slices 2. In a large bowl, place the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar and salt and mix well 3. Add the pork to the pan and marinate till required 4. Chop the tomatoes into small pieces; Finely dice... - 46.6829

GETTING READY 1.Prepare fire in grill. MAKING 2.To make the sauce, use a food processor to chop or mince the basil. 3.Add in mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, and salt and process or stir to mix well. 4.Season to taste. 5.Refrigerate covered until... - 46.6558

GETTING READY 1) In a medium mixing bowl, place bread in it covered with water. 2) Allow the bread to soak for 3-5 minutes. MAKING 3) Remove bread from water and wring the bread without tearing or mashing it. 4) Wet bread is not required for the dish,... - 46.5897

Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas 4. Place 1kg cherry tomatoes in a roasting tin, tuck in the garlic and herbs, and season. Roast for 25-30 minutes until they start to brown at the edges and burst. Remove the garlic and herbs, and put the tomatoes and any juice... - 46.248

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven to 400° F. 2. Cut 4, 12 inch squares of aluminum foil. 3. Season the chicken legs with the salt and pepper. MAKING 4. Use a heavy bottomed skillet. 5. Melt butter or heat oil over a medium heat. 6. Brown the legs for about... - 45.8466

MAKING 1 Season fish with salt and pepper. 2 In a large skillet, add oil and gently add in the fish. 3 Gradually turn the fish to coat lightly in the oil. 4 Add in garlic, shallots, and wine. 5 Top each fillet with 1/4 of the tomatoes. 6 Bring the... - 45.459

Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Mix bread crumbs, cheese, and thyme together and set aside. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil, slowly cook garlic and shallots until very soft, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove and cool slightly. Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil... - 45.3275

MAKING 1.Heat olive oil, and cook tomatoes in it by adding salt, garlic, bouquet garni or mixed herbs and sugar on low flame. 2.Stir the mixture frequently till the time tomatoes soak the oil and the liquid evaporates. 3.Remove the garlic and bouquet... - 44.3679

GETTING READY 1. Preheat grill to 350 degrees C. MAKING 2. Prepare the prawns by removing their heads, cutting them lengthwise with the help of scissors or a small knife almost in halves retaining the tail intact. 3. In a large shallow dish place them in a... - 44.1611

GETTING READY 1) In a colander, sprinkle the zucchini sticks with a little salt and allow to drain for 30 minutes; then pat dry with cloth. MAKING 2) In a pan, cook the tagliatelle in the boiling salted water, until tender. 3) In a large pan, saute the... - 43.829

Lightly salt and pepper beef. In skillet over moderate heat, fry beef cubes until browned. Transfer meat to ovenproof dish. In the same skillet, fry onions for5 minutes until soft, but not browned. Stir in remaining ingredients (except bread); bring to a... - 43.6402

MAKING 1. In a small bowl, mix together chicken pieces with fish sauce and set it aside 2. Remove the core, seeds and veins from the red pepper and dice it large 3. Drain the chicken, strain the liquid into cocnut milk; in a large wok, heat oil and add... - 43.5915

GETTING READY 1) Cut and dice the vegetables, discard the stones of the courgettes. 2) Half the french beans. MAKING 3) Take a glass casserole dish and add 25g butter, carrots, french beans, and water. 4) Cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes on power. 5)... - 43.5732

MAKING 1. In a food processor process shallots, chillies, galangal or ginger, lime leaves, lemon grass, tamarind, 1 tablespoon lime juice, water, shrimp paste and dried shrimps to make a thick paste, adding a little more water if necessary. 2. In a bowl place... - 43.1802

In a food processor or blender, whirl basil, oil, vinegar, cheese, garlic, and pepper until smooth. Pour about two-thirds of the marinade into a large heavy-duty plastic food bag; set aside remaining marinade in a large bowl. Rinse fish and pat dry. Add to... - 42.6123

Mix the boiling water with the basil and set aside. Line a 914 inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving enough over lap to seal the terrine after the pan has been filled. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch the carrots for 2 minutes in boiling water,... - 42.5515

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven to 375° F. MAKING 2. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and place these pieces in a single layer in an oiled ovenproof pan. 3. Put a basil leaf beneath and on top of each breast. 4. Pour on the orange... - 42.36

GETTING READY 1. In shallow baking dish, place the vinegar, basil, mustard, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and thyme and mix well 2. Add the turkey to the mixture and ensure that it is coated well 3. Set the turkey aside to marinate and turn it well once or twice... - 42.0826

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. MAKING 2. In a medium bowl, combine remaining mozzarella, parmesan cheese, basil and mayonnaise and garlic and stir to mix well. Keep aside 3. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out pizza crust into a 12 inch... - 41.5444

MAKING 1. In a large (5-quart) flame proof casserole or skillet, combine first five ingredients and stir well to blend. 2. Place on a medium high heat and bring to a boil, stirring every few minutes until cheese melts. 3. To the boiling liquid add... - 41.4253

MAKING 1) In a 1-quart casserole add carrots in water. 2) Cook covered on 100% power (high) for 12 to 15 minutes stirring twice. 3) Drain and keep aside. 4) In a blender container or food processor bowl add carrots, milk, salt, and basil. 5) Cover and blend... - 41.2489

MAKING 1.Coat grill with cooking spray. 2. Preheat grill for 5 minutes. 3.Put the steaks in the grill and season with paprika. 4. Grill the steaks for 6 to 8 minutes until the fish flakes easily. 5.Take a small bowl, and mix together green onion, lemon juice,... - 41.1563

MAKING 1)Take a bowl, and mix the butter,garlic,salt,basil, salt and pepper. 2)Now mix till evenly blended. 3)Choose a saute pan and heat oil. 4)Add the shrimp and mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes. 5)Add 2-3 tablespoons of the butter mixture and continue... - 40.8635

Soak a clay cooker in cold water 15 minutes. Meanwhile, clean, rinse and dry birds. Season inside and out with basil, thyme, salt and 1/2 tablespoon black pepper. Stuff birds with whole onions, garlic and parsley. Place in clay casserole. Add potatoes and... - 40.2421

In small bowl, combine tomato and basil; set aside. In large nonstick skillet, over medium heat, saute potato and onion in margarine until tender. Pour Egg Beaters into skillet; sprinkle with pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until mixture is set. Divide... - 39.7946

MAKING 1) In 13-oz casserole mix all ingredients except pepper. 2) Seal tightly. 3) Microwave on high (550 watts) for 30 to 60 sec [1 to 1 1/2 min]. Stir in between. 4) Seal tightly. 5) Microwave about 30 sec longer [30 to 60 sec longer] until... - 39.6212

Cook pasta in boiling, salted water, until al dente, if serving hot or just firm to the bite if serving as a salad. While pasta is cooking, combine prawns, garlic, onion, chilli flakes, lemon juice, oil, tomatoes and basil in a bowl. Drain pasta. Return pasta... - 39.5908

MAKING 1) To prepare dressing, take a bowl and mix thoroughly basil, oil, lemon juice, capers and garlic. 2) Take a serving plate and line beef slices and sprinkle black pepper on top. 3) Spread the dressing on it and sprinkle with onion. 4) Cover and... - 39.4415

1. Place the fish fillets in a shallow dish in a single layer. Pour over the olive oil and sprinkle with the crushed peppercorns. Lay the orange slices on top of the fish. Cover the dish, and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours. 2. Halve the... - 39.4192

GETTING READY 1) Over rapidly boiling water, steam the zucchini for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they turn crisp tender. 2) Remove from heat. 3) Quickly place under cold running water to stop the cooking. This will also help in preserving the color. 4) Drain... - 39.0808

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas MAKING 2. In a baking tray, add tomatoes, rub in some oil and seasoning and roast for five minutes until the skins begin to split 3. Add fish to the tray, top with most of the lemon zest and some... - 38.947

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Peel, quarter and core the pear. Sprinkle with the lemon juice. Remove and discard the tough outer ribs of celery until you reach the light-green inner ribs, or heart. Trim the celery heart to 5 inches, core and cut lengthwise... - 38.6077

MAKING 1) In a pan, add cold water and add in the potatoes with a basil sprig and salt. 2) Boil, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes till tender. 3) Drain and discard the basil. 4) In a pan, add the butter and heat. 5) Add in the chopped basil and cook for... - 38.3861

1. In large saucepan, combine carrots, potatoes, leeks, bouillon cube and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. 2. Add green beans and pasta; stir to combine. Simmer,... - 38.3492

GETTING READY 1. Clean the mushrooms by removing the dirt from them with a brush 2. Slice the mushrooms and set aside MAKING 3. In a small bowl, tip in the water, tamari, basil and mix well 4. Pour this mixture over the mushrooms and mix well again. 5. In a... - 38.2855

1 Preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil. 2 Make the basting sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, Parmesan, basil, salt and pepper. 3 Place the swordfish steaks on the prepared baking sheet and brush them... - 38.0783

Using a sharp pointed knife, trim out the stems of the tomatoes neatly. Place the butter, oil, salt, and pepper in a shallow, ovenproof dish that will accommodate the tomatoes comfortably. Using a brush, coat each of the tomatoes with the butter and oil and... - 37.7626

Slice the parsnips and simmer in the cream until soft. Puree, strain, then add the eggs and lemon juice. Mix well and season. Butter a mould of about 1 litre/2 pint capacity and sprinkle the inside with basil. Spoon in the puree and stand the mould in a... - 37.6882

In a food processor or blender, whirl basil, oil, vinegar, cheese, garlic, and pepper until pureed; set aside. Rinse fish and pat dry. Fit 1 large plastic bag (big enough to hold fish flat) inside another. Place fish in double bag and top with 2/3 of the... - 37.3302

Preheat the oven to 475°F. Roll out the pizza dough into a 1/4-inch-thick round. Using a 2 1/4- to 2 1/2-inch-diameter cookie cutter, cut out 30 dough circles. Arrange the circles on 2 large, heavy baking sheets. Sprinkle the Gorgonzola cheese over the... - 36.6646

1. Cut each red pepper in half and remove the seeds and white membrane. Pack the pepper halves tightly into a roasting tin with the skin side down. 2. Heat a frying pan until hot, add the millet grains and toast for 2-3 minutes, shaking the pan often. 3. In a... - 36.2528

MAKING 1) In a large pot of boiling water, cook the capellini till it is just tender. This usually takes about 5 minutes. 2) Drain the capellini and put it in a large serving bowl. 3) In a 1-quart saucepan, bring the garlic and stock to a boil. 4) Take the... - 35.8097

MAKING 1) In a food processor, add the basil, garlic, pine kernels, and the cheese together. Blend into a puree. 2) Pour the oil in a slow and steady stream, with the motor running, allowing the mixture to emulsify 3) Check the sauce for seasoning 4) Store... - 35.463

If in shells, cut oysters free and remove. Gently pat oysters dry. Dredge in flour and shake off excess. Place wok over medium-high heat. When wok is hot, add butter. When butter has melted, add oysters and sprinkle with basil. Stir-fry oysters gently for... - 35.4057

In a small pan, combine honey, vinegar, ginger, and dry basil. Stir over low heat until warm (about 3 minutes); set aside. Cut pineapple crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices; or cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. Arrange pineapple pieces in a single... - 35.1236

Prepare vegetables and place in a large bowl or food storage bag. Combine marinade ingredients and pour over vegetables. Cover and marinate 1 to 2 hours at room temperature. Drain off marinade and skewer vegetables on Kebob Rods. Rotate the skewered... - 35.0325

MAKING 1) In a pan, place the beans in 3 C water and allow to boil for 5 minutes. 2) Cover and keep aside for about 1 hour. 3) Return the pan to heat and stir in the basil, onion and seasonings. 4) Simmer for 45-60 minutes until beans are tender, adding... - 34.6934

MAKING 1) Take a saucepan and heat oil in it. Stir in garlic and fry gently until the color is changed but not browned. 2) Now, add tomatoes, sun-dried tomato paste, pepper, sugar and salt. Cover and simmer the mixture for about 15-20 minutes, stirring... - 34.6066

MAKING 1) In a small Dutch Oven, bring the water to a boil. 2) Add the vermicelli and let the water return to a boil 3) Cook the vermicelli, uncovered, till it is cooked al dente. Drain well. 4) In a large bowl, combine together the cooked vermicelly, oil and... - 34.2427

MAKING 1) Rub the steaks on both sides with about 1 teaspoon of the oil and salt. 2) Broil or grill the fish for 5 minutes on each side until cooked through. 3) Place the basil a food processor. 4) With the motor running, pour in the remaining oil and lemon... - 34.0044

Preheat oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil in saute pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 6 minutes over low heat. Add tomatoes and basil. Season and cook 10 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in fish... - 33.2247

Following package directions, cook pasta in a large kettle of boiling salted water until al dente. Meanwhile, in a pan, combine basil, parsley, garlic, butter, oil, Parmesan, salt, nutmeg, chile, and hot water; heat mixture over low heat until you drain the... - 32.7464

1. In large nonstick skillet, combine oil, garlic, pepper flakes and fennel seeds. Cook over medium heat 3 minutes, stirring frequently and being careful not to burn garlic. 2. Add peppers; increase heat slightly and saute, stirring occasionally, until... - 32.734

Hand chop the basil, parsley, oregano, garlic, and green onions together on a chopping board. Place in bowl and add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and Parmesan cheese. Stir and let stand for 15 minutes before serving. - 32.5949