4 arte basil Recipes

italian ciabatta bread sliced length wise ., vine ripe tomato, ball fresh mozzarella sliced into 1/2 inch thick rounds, basil leaves torn in pieces, olive oil, sun dried tomato pesto (bella cucina artful food, brine from kalamata olives, romano cheese, sea salt, fresh ground black pepper

garlic cloves, peeled, pitted black olives, drained, parmesan cheese, grated, breadcrumbs, fresh basil, fresh oregano, roasted red pepper , oil-packed from a jar is fine, cracked black pepper, olive oil

dried rice vermicelli, shrimp, shelled, avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced into 8 slices per half, mango, peeled , cut off of the pit and sliced thinly, rice papers, head boston lettuce, leaves separated and ribs removed, mint leaves, cilantro sprigs, well rinsed and dried, chile-mint dipping sauce , recipe follows, chile-mint dipping sauce, chilled simple syrup (1 quart water plus 2 cups sugar brought to a boil), lime juice, rice wine vinegar, minced ginger, minced red onion, minced garlic, basil , leaves picked and chopped, cilantro, chopped, mint, chopped, roasted red bell pepper, peeled, seeded, and minced, roasted yellow bell pepper, peeled, seeded, and minced, minced jalapenos, salt and pepper