81 fresh aged basil Recipes

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

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

grapefruits, peeled and sliced, red onion, peeled and thinly sliced, black olives, pitted and chopped, fresh basil, thinly sliced, chives, chopped, aged balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil

grapefruits , trimmed of skin and cut into large slices, red onion, peeled and thinly sliced, pitted chopped black olives, basil, leaves thinly sliced (about 1 cup), chopped chives, aged balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper

ripe but firm figs, sherry wine vinegar, pedro ximenez sweet sherry, fresh ground black pepper, rustic whole wheat bread, sliced 3/4 inch thick, aged goat cheese, softened at room temperature, fresh basil leaf , slivered

fresh strawberries, cleaned and hulled, granulated sugar, aged balsamic vinegar , plus additional to drizzle, fresh basil leaves , torn, sliced pieces neutral-flavored bread , spread with unsalted butter and lightly toasted, fresh ricotta cheese, fresh ground black pepper

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

fresh lemon juice, shallot, coarsely chopped, garlic, chopped, honey, olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper, basil leaves , chiffonade, olive oil, sweet onions, sliced 1/2-inch thick, balsamic vinegar, salt and freshly ground pepper, octopus, cleaned, water, aged sherry vinegar, garlic , smashed, wine corks, bay leaf, black peppercorns, olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper

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

granny smith apple, cored, unpeeled, firm pear, cored, unpeeled, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, kosher salt and black pepper, to taste, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, fresh basil, thinly sliced (fresh *only *!), aged dark balsamic vinegar

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

grapefruit, red onion, thinly sliced, fresh basil , thinly sliced into ribbons, fresh chives, chopped, feta cheese, crumbled, balsamic vinegar, aged, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper

shallot, aged balsamic vinegar, superfine sugar, juice of 1/2 lemon, strawberries, spinach leaves , from a farmer s market, fresh basil leaves, evoo, salt and freshly ground pepper

a 1 1/2-lb boneless lamb loin, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped fresh basil leaves, red bell peppers ,roasted and peeled, aged red-wine vinegar, soft mild goat cheese, spinach (about 6 cups packed)

roasted red peppers, chopped or torn fresh basil leaves, balsamic vinegar (preferably aged ), olive oil, salt and pepper

real maple syrup, aged balsamic vinegar, strong earl grey brewed tea, cooled, dijon mustard, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, mixed greens (mesclun ), fresh baby spinach, fresh cilantro, chopped (about 2 cups), fresh basil, chopped, fresh mint, chopped, sliced green onion, sliced (scallions), bosc pears, thinly sliced or 3 tbsp raisins

extra-virgin olive oil, stalks celery, finely diced, carrots, finely diced, onion, finely diced, garlic, chopped, bay leaves, wild boar leg or lean shoulder meat, finely diced, juniper berries, cracked, full-bodied red wine , such as sardinian cannonau, peeled whole tomatoes, drained and chopped, gnocchetti sardi (see tips, below ), chopped fresh parsley and basil for garnish, aged pecorino cheese, grated

freshly baked good quality italian roll (substitute 2 slices stone ground whole wheat or uneseeded rye bread, preferably artisan made), prosciutto ham, thinly sliced, but in whole pieces, not shredded , the amount depending on the size of the roll, herbed sun-dried tomatoes , in olive oil (you may substitute an equivalent amount of julienned, if desired), aged provolone cheese, thinly sliced, herbed olive oil , from the sun-dried tomatoes, if desired (substitute a vintage extra-virgin olive, dried sweet basil and dried greek oregano), parsley, rolled anchovy fillet, with caper on a small piece of boston lettuce, caponata or pickled cauliflower or asparagus, tip on a small leaf of leaf lettue