12 fresh basil variations Recipes

fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves, minced, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts, salt (i use finely ground sea or kosher), fresh ground black pepper, parmesan cheese, shredded

warm water (110 -120 degrees ), white sugar, sea salt, active dry yeast (or 1 packet will work), all-purpose flour, brown sugar, olive oil (for brushing on dough), pizza sauce (to taste), mozzarella cheese, shredded, fresh basil leaves, chopped, roma tomatoes, diced

cream cheese, softened, smoked salmon, diced, horseradish, chopped chives, chopped fresh thyme, chopped fresh basil, chopped flat leaf parsley, lemon juice, mashed ripe strawberries or 1/2 cup raspberries, sugar, orange juice

garlic cloves, scallions , cut into 2-inch lengths then lengthwise in half, red pepper flakes, rice wine (mirin), champagne or 1/3 cup white wine, soy sauce, water, littleneck clams, well washed and drained, fresh basil leaf , cut into thin strips, fish sauce

cooking oil, butter, all-purpose flour, onions, chopped, green bell peppers, diced, jalapeno pepper, sliced, celery ribs, chunked, andouille sausage, sliced (or smoked sausage, if you can tsp get smoked andoulle), shrimp, cooked, chicken, cooked and pulled, bay leaf, oregano (divided in two equal parts), basil, thyme, garlic cloves, diced, onion powder, garlic powder, aside for later addition to taste ground sea salt, aside for later addition to taste ground sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, fresh ground white pepper, ground crushed red pepper flakes or 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, paprika, chicken stock, cornstarch , to thicken, jasmine rice, cooked

cooked canellini beans, extra-virgin olive oil, black olive paste, balsamic vinegar, hot red pepper flakes, chopped fresh rosemary, basil leaves , cut in narrow ribbons ( chiffonade), garlic clove, thinly sliced, salt and pepper, thick slices italian peasant bread, grilled, cooked ceci beans ( chickpeas), extra-virgin olive oil, black olive paste, balsamic vinegar, hot red pepper flakes, chopped fresh rosemary, basil leaves , cut in narrow ribbons (chiffonade), garlic clove, thinly sliced, salt and pepper, thick slices italian peasant bread, grilled, cooked canellini beans, cooked mackerel , in olive oil, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, red onion, finely chopped, hot red pepper flakes, chopped fresh rosemary, basil leaves , cut into narrow ribbons, garlic clove, thinly sliced, salt and pepper, thick slices italian peasant bread, grilled

russet potatoes peeled, chopped shallots, eggs, lightly beaten, flour (or more ) or matzo meal (during passover), salt and freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil for frying, south western style omit the shallots ; mix the batter with chopped herbs such as cilantro, scallion and dried oregano. serve topped with slivers of roasted red peppers, grated jack cheese and salsa., curried style mix potatoes with some curry powder. make a circle of sliced fresh tomatoes on a dinner plate. center 3 to 4 overlapping pancakes in an inner circle and center a dollop of sour cream and hot pickle in the middle., italian style mix potatoes and onion with a smidgen of raw garlic and thin slices of prosciutto. cook in olive oil and serve topped with fresh ricotta cheese and surrounded with a dice of seeded tomatoes mixed with basil and vinaigrette.

bell peppers (use yellow, green, and red for nicer presentation, and flavor variation), garlic cloves, halved, fresh basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling, salt and pepper to taste

onions, garlic cloves, vegetable stock cubes, tomatoes, eggplants, mushrooms, red pepper (tinned works as well as fresh), tomatoes , sun dried, olive oil, salt and pepper, dried basil

sea scallops, all-purpose flour, seasoned with salt and pepper, butter, garlic, finely chopped, white wine, italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 1/8 cup, butter, fine cornmeal, chopped tarragon, salt and pepper, sea scallops, extra-virgin olive oil, sea scallops, salt and pepper, basic tomato sauce , recipe follows, italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 1/8 cup, basil leaves , cut into chiffonade, white wine, extra-virgin olive oil, sea scallops, salt and pepper, dry white wine, garlic, finely chopped, hot chile flakes, anchovy fillets, rinsed and drained, capers, lemon, cut into wedges, extra-virgin olive oil, spanish onion, chopped in 1/4-inch dice, garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced, chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tbsp dried, carrot, finely shredded, peeled whole tomatoes , crushed by hand and juices reserved, salt