25 tomatoes with fresh basil and aged balsamic Recipes

ripe beefsteak tomatoes, sliced, fresh basil leaf, balsamic vinegar (preferably aged ), olive oil, salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste)

heirloom tomatoes, in assorted colors, cored and cut into 3/4-inch chunks, english or regular cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch cubes, cubed yellow or red seedless watermelon flesh, hass avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and cut into 3/4-inch cubes, chopped mixed fresh herbs , in any combination: basil, tarragon, chives, and cilantro, coriander seed, extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

sourdoush bread , a little on the thick side, garlic cloves, peeled but whole, extra virgin olive oil, vine-ripened tomatoes, coarsely chopped, pitted black olives, aged balsamic vinegar, handful of fresh basil leaves , torn, sae salt and freshly ground black pepper

extra-virgin olive oil for brushing , plus 1/4 cup, baguette , cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick, salt and coarsely ground pepper, to taste, vine-ripened tomatoes, about 1 1/2 lb. total, fresh basil leaves, minced red onion, minced garlic, aged balsamic vinegar, fresh mozzarella cheese

diced stewed tomatoes, chicken broth or 0.5 (14 oz) can vegetable broth, chopped fresh basil or 1 tbsp dried basil, aged balsamic vinegar

ripe tomatoes , preferably heirlooms (a variety of colors will add interest to the salad), balls ) burrata cheese, cut into halves, chopped fresh basil , or to taste, salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste, a good extra virgin olive oil , to drizzle, aged balsamic of modena vinegar , aged 25 years or more (if you use regular balsamic, it doesn tsp have the same sweetness of a truly aged balsamic, so if you need to use this, reduce some with a bit of sugar until you have a thick syrupy glaze, or get some balsamic glace (such as colavita brand)

ripe beefsteak tomatoes, sliced, fresh basil leaves, balsamic vinegar (preferably aged ), olive oil, salt and ground black pepper

tomato , cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices, fresh burratta , cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices, salt and freshly ground pepper, prosciutto, aged balsamic vinegar ,* or balsamic reduction, recipe follows, extra-virgin olive oil, leaves fresh basil , slivered, storebought breadsticks , for serving

largish cherry tomatoes, balls of bocconcini cheese, basil leaves, good quality olive oil (couple tbsp), aged balsamic (or balsamic reduction), fresh ground salt & pepper to taste

tomato (vine ripened), vidalia onion, diced medium, olive oil, cucumber, peeled, diced medium, vinaigrette dressing (any good quality italian should do), balsamic syrup (available at specialty gourmet shops) or 1 tsp aged balsamic vinegar, basil pesto (available at specialty and some grocery stores), fresh mozzarella balls (mini), mixed salad green, chopped fine (to garnish ), salt and black pepper, to taste

basil leaves, fresh basil (*fresh* basil only !), mayonnaise, garlic clove, minced, aged balsamic vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, boneless skinless chicken breasts or 4 chicken thighs, boned and skinless, wide slices ciabatta, heirloom tomato , cut into 4 slices

beef eye round steaks, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, unsalted butter, sugar , plus a pinch, garlic, sliced, heads radicchio , torn into pieces, sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced, plus more for topping, balsamic vinegar (preferably aged ), low-sodium chicken broth, fresh basil leaves, sliced, plus leaves for topping

whole wheat onion rolls (if you can tsp find onion, that is fine. but you what a hearty stone ground or whole wheat bakery styl), baby arugula (1/2 cup per sandwich), heirloom tomatoes , you want 4 thick slices of each (i used 1 purple and 1 yellow, 2 different tastes, but use your favorite), onion, cut in 4 slices, balsamic vinegar (the more aged the better , but use the best you have. a store bought is fine if that is all you have ), olive oil (use regular vs extra virgin if possible, if not extra virgin will be fine), salt, pepper, mayonnaise (no miracle whip), olive (1/4 cup after they are chopped. i used a mix of green, black and kalamata, i usually have a jar or cup), fresh thyme, fine chopped, fresh basil, fine chopped, lemon zest, pepper

italian plum tomato, real parmesan cheese, fresh arugula, extra-vergin olive oil, minced garlic, leaves fresh basil , torn, salt, aged balsamic vinegar, penne

extra-virgin olive oil, onion, halved and thinly sliced, garlic , smashed, fresh bay leaves, tomato paste, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, bell peppers (red, yellow and orange), cut into 2-inch pieces, dry white wine, fresh basil , torn, balsamic vinegar (preferably aged )

italian bread , i use the loaves from the grocer s bakery, goat cheese (chevre), fresh mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, spoon extra virgin olive oil, garlic salt, basil leaves, ripened tomato, good quality aged balsamic vinegar, sugar (optional)

balsamic bbq sauce, ketchup, garlic, finely chopped, dark brown sugar, dark amber maple syrup, worcestershire sauce, aged balsamic vinegar, smoked sweet paprika, palmful coarsely ground black pepper, beef or chicken stock-in-a-box, sliced italian roast beef (substitute thick-sliced deli beef when leftovers are not available), crusty italian sub rolls or chunks of ciabatta bread, giardiniera italian hot pickled vegetables, drained and chopped, salad, arugula or watercress leaves, chopped, balls bocconcini, quartered, tomatoes, halved, basil leaves , torn or chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, salt and freshly ground black pepper

yellow tomatoes, sliced, tomatoes, sliced, green heirloom tomatoes, sliced, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella cheese, shallot, very thinly shaved, very good quality olive oil, very good aged balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper