2013 basil bake Recipes

prosciutto (thin), basil leaves (large), basil leaves (extra ), garlic cloves (sliced ), fresh mozzarella balls (buffalo), olive oil, salt and pepper (to taste)

ritz crackers , broken into crumbs about the size of peas, herbs, fresh, minced (parsley, dill or basil, or a combination, divided use), mayonnaise, garlic cloves, minced, lemon zest, finely grated, lemon juice, fresh, skinless cod fish fillets, 1/2 inch thick , pin bones removed, patted dry, salt & freshly ground black pepper, lemon wedge, for serving

marinara sauce (prepared or homemade ), snipped fresh basil leaf, portabella mushrooms , each about 4 to 5 inches in diameter, cooked chicken, cubed (2 average-sized chicken breasts), garlic clove, peeled and minced, chopped green onion, chopped green peppers, and sweet red and yellow peppers, minced italian parsley (no stems), dried italian herb seasoning (optional), salt, and freshly ground black (optional) or white pepper (optional), shredded mozzarella cheese (as desired) or cheese, of choice (as desired), grated parmesan cheese (optional) or romano cheese, as desired (optional), fresh basil (to garnish )

no-sugar-added spaghetti sauce, portabella mushroom caps, reduced-fat goat cheese, cut into 4 pieces, pine nuts, finely chopped, chopped fresh basil, fresh basil (to garnish ) (optional)

butter, softened, grated parmesan cheese, all-purpose flour, grated parmesan cheese, sugar, instant minced onion, baking soda, dried basil leaves, salt, sour cream, milk, sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and chopped, butter, melted, egg white, slightly beaten, grated parmesan cheese

chopped fennel bulb (about 1 lb), halved cherry tomatoes, chopped onion, x 1/2-inch) slices red bell pepper, x 1/2-inch) slices yellow bell pepper, chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp dried basil, dry white wine, olive oil, chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp dried oregano, freshly ground black pepper, salt, garlic cloves, crushed

plain pasta or 1 lb whole wheat pasta (penne, ziti, shells or corkscrews work well), extra virgin olive oil, garlic, minced, yellow onion, diced, crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, crushed red pepper flakes , to taste, fresh basil leaf, salt and pepper, basil pesto (i use lighter version- - lighter version ), part-skim ricotta cheese, freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

basil and garlic prepared polenta, cut into 16 slices, tomatoes, oil-cured black olives, pitted, sliced in half (optional), garlic-flavored olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried italian herb seasoning, pre-shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaf, chopped, for garnish

vine ripened tomatoes, diced and seeded, olive oil, shallot, minced, chopped fresh basil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, salt, pepper, heavy cream, white wine, flounder fillets, olive oil

olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic clove, chopped, zucchini, sliced, arborio rice, vegetable stock , simmering, lemons , zested and juiced, parmesan cheese, grated, basil, roughly chopped

heavy cream, sour cream, fresh chives, finely chopped, fresh basil, finely chopped, fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped, fresh lemon juice, unsalted butter, fresh lemon juice, freshly grated lemon zest, fresh breadcrumbs, garlic cloves, minced, fresh parsley leaves, chopped, fresh basil leaf, chopped, salmon fillets

lemons, bone in chicken breasts, fresh basil, heavy cream (whipping cream), honey mustard, garlic cloves, minced, salt & freshly ground black pepper

ziti pasta or 14 oz rigatoni pasta, light olive oil, eggplant, halved and cut into very thin slices, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, tomatoes, chopped, handful fresh basil leaf , torn, red wine, ricotta cheese, grated pecorino cheese, sea salt and fresh grated black pepper

olive oil (not extra virgin), italian plum tomatoes, tomato puree, dried parsley, dried basil, chunk pecorino romano cheese (2-inch x 1/4-inch), ground beef, dried parsley, dried basil, garlic cloves, minced, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, italian sausage , with fennel 4-5 inches each, fresh mushrooms, sliced, hot pepper flakes (optional), ziti pasta , rigatti, part-skim ricotta cheese, part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded, pecorino romano cheese, grated, black pepper

focaccia bread, meyer lemon olive oil , sub. 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil combined with 1 tsp lemon juice, eggs , may use up to 4 if you have a larger loaf of bread, chopped fresh basil leaf, grated parmesan cheese, salt, fresh ground black pepper, milk

spaghetti, beefsteak tomatoes about 1 1/2 lbs cut into large slices, olive oil plus more for baking sheet, kosher salt and black pepper, fresh mozzarella, grated parmesan cheese, garlic chopped, crushed red pepper, torn fresh basil leaves

butternut pumpkin, peeled and cut into 5cm dice, tomatoes, chopped, red onions, peeled and chopped, fresh basil leaf, plain flour, stoned black olives, grated gingerroot, olive oil

yukon gold potatoes, chopped tomatoes (14.5 oz), garlic chopped or pressed, basil leaves, fresh (or 1-2 tsp dry ), lemon juice, olive or salad oil