1788 basil toasts Recipes

penne pasta, olive oil, chopped onion, garlic cloves, chopped, tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped, fresh thyme or 1/4 tsp dried thyme, julienne-cut fresh basil, salt, fresh ground pepper, pine nuts, toasted

angel hair pasta, olive oil, butter, shrimp, peeled,tails left on,deveined,and rinsed (35 to 40 per lb.), minced garlic, hot chili flakes, fresh ground pepper, salt, dry white wine, fresh basil leaves , slivered, toasted pine nuts

prepared pizza crust (boboli is good), olive oil, garlic clove, minced, fresh ground pepper, tomatoes, thinly sliced, sweet onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings, ripe olives, pitted, sliced, goat cheese, crumbled, snipped fresh oregano, crushed or 1 tsp dried oregano, fresh basil , torn or 1 tsp dried basil, toasted pine nuts

olive oil, cobia steaks , cleaned of all dark meat, salt and pepper, lemon , zested, sweet basil, thai basil, chives, parsley, pistachios (toasted ), lemon , zest and juice, garlic cloves, salt and pepper, red pepper flakes, olive oil, fresh parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

boxed tomato or tomato-herb soup, ry bread, each cut into 4-inch rounds and toasted, part-skim sharp cheddar cheese, but into 4 slices, reduced-fat sour cream, chopped fresh basil, freshly ground black pepper chopped fresh basil (optional)

conchiglie pasta, basil pesto (i make my own or you can use a good store bought version. the recipe is immediately following.), pasta water, tomatoes , as many as you like, sliced in half., jared roasted red peppers, chopped, juice from the roasted red peppers, pesto, fresh basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, garlic (okay, i used about 3 cloves of in my pesto because i love ; however, you can use only 1 if you like. :o), extra virgin olive oil , this is an approximate amount. add enough until the pesto is a smooth and thick consistency., freshly grated parmesan cheese .

lobster, softened cream cheese, granulated garlic, bermuda onion, minced, hot sauce your choice, salt and pepper to taste, marinara sauce, alfredo sauce -recipe follows, white bread, eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, fresh basil for garnish, cook lobster , remove all meat, and chop coarsely. set aside small amount for garnish., mix cream cheese , garlic, onion, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. add lobster. set aside., beat eggs , milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. set aside., take 1 slice of bread and spread lobster and cream cheese mixture over it. top with another slice of bread. repeat with remaining bread and spread. dip each sandwich in egg mixture and place in heated frying pan that has been sprayed with pam. cook until golden brown. flip over and cook other side. let french toast cool while preparing sauce topping., add marinara and alfredo sauce to a pan and heat on stove (or in microwave). top your french toast with the sauce. garnish with reserved lobster meat and fresh basil. enjoy.

diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, drained, farfalle (bowtie) pasta, balsamic vinaigrette, chopped, fresh basil, sliced green onions, crushed red pepper flakes, toasted pine nuts, freshly grated parmesan cheese, baby spinach, slightly chopped, garlic cloves, minced, zucchinis, sliced

diced plum tomatoes, diced red onion, sliced, drained sweet pimientos, snipped fresh basil leaves, balsamic vinegar, salt and freshly ground black pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, olive oil spray, toasted almond broccoli , recipe follows, sliced almonds, broccoli florets (4 cups), olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper

boneless skinless chicken breast halves, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, divided, cracked black pepper, divided, country italian bread, cut in 1-inch cubes, chopped red onion, english cucumber, cut in 1/2-inch slices and then quartered, tomatoes, cored and cut in 1/2-inch pieces, black olives, halved, cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (or great northern beans), sharp provolone cheese, cut in 1/2-inch cubes, olive oil, minced garlic cloves, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, lemon zest, salt, cracked black pepper, mayonnaise, chopped fresh basil leaf, fresh lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, salt, torn fresh basil leaf, toasted pine nuts, basil sprigs, lemon slices

olive oil, eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/3-inch dice, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, minced shallots, minced garlic, mild soft napa valley goat cheese, crumbled, grated parmigianno-reggiano, plus more for serving, optional, chopped fresh basil, minced fresh chives, fresh thinly rolled out pasta sheets , or 1 package wonton wrappers, defrosted, olive oil, chopped yellow onions, minced garlic, peeled, chopped, and seeded tomatoes, thyme, kosher salt, crushed red pepper flakes, chicken or vegetable broth, tomato paste, heavy cream, unsalted butter, chopped fresh basil, fresh basil , for garnishing, lightly toasted pine nuts , for garnishing, optional

orzo (10 oz), unsalted butter, olive oil, chopped shallot (6 1/2 oz), zucchini (1 1/2 lb total), cut into 1/3-inch dice, yellow squash (1 lb total), cut into 1/3-inch dice, salt, black pepper, hazelnuts (4 oz), toasted , loose skins rubbed off in a kitchen towel, and nuts coarsely chopped, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh basil, grated fresh lemon zest

sourdough bread, white cheddar cheese, sliced, tomato, sliced thin, fresh basil leaves, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil or 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped

plums, quartered, pits removed, light brown sugar, freshly ground black pepper, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, sugar, grated orange zest, grated lemon zest, eggs, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, water, sugar, fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped, mascarpone, room temperature, sugar, chilled heavy whipping cream, divided, vanilla extract, purchased lb cake, cut into 1-inch cubes, coarsely chopped hazelnuts, toasted, basil sprigs, for garnish

linguine, fresh basil leaf, pine nuts, toasted, parmesan cheese, grated, garlic cloves, roughly chopped, olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste, basil leaves , cut into ribbons, grated parmesan cheese

carrots, cut diagonally into 1/8-inch-thick slices, fennel bulbs (sometimes called anise), stalks trimmed flush with bulb and bulb cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices, red potatoes , cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, green beans, trimmed, water, basil pecan pesto, fresh basil leaves, washed well and spun dry, olive oil, pecans, toasted golden brown and cooled, freshly grated parmesan, garlic cloves, chopped and mashed to a paste with 1/2 tsp salt

red pepper, chopped, baked beans (i prefer white in tomato sauce), garlic cloves, lemon, th cup sliced almonds, olive oil, dried oregano, dried basil, fresh basil (optional), salt and pepper, pita bread , sliced into eights and divided in half (so each 1 should make 16 triangle pieces), olive oil, sweet paprika (or regular if you don tsp have), cumin, salt, dried oregano, dried parsley, fresh parsley (optional) or basil, chopped (optional)

brussels sprouts, trimmed, whipping cream, garlic cloves, chopped, pecans, toasted, fresh basil leaves, grated lemon peel, fresh basil sprigs (optional), lemon wedges (optional)