261112 linda crusted fresh basil Recipes

fresh basil leaves , packed, garlic, minced, salt & freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, pine nuts, toasted, freshly grated parmesan cheese

fresh mozzarella cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, chopped fresh basil, fresh ground black pepper, tomato , slices (optional), baguette , slices (optional)

sourdough sandwich bread, olive oil, fresh basil leaves (leave whole , or cut chiffonade style), firm-ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick, fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4-inch thick, salt and pepper, to taste

italian bread, cut in 1/2-inch slices, reduced-fat swiss cheese, each cut in half, tomatoes (thin slices), salt (optional), fresh ground black pepper (optional), fresh basil leaf, chopped, butter, softened

tomatoes or 8 small plum , peeled, seeded and chopped, extra virgin olive oil, garlic clove, bruised (place fresh clove on cutting board and smack hard with side of knife, leaving the clove intact but b), salt, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, spaghetti, fresh basil, minced

french bread, diced cooked chicken, tomatoes, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh basil, dijon mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, grated cheddar cheese, grated parmesan cheese

uncooked pasta (shell , rotina or mostaccioli), fresh broccoli , cut into flowerets, summer squash, sliced, red peppers , cut into julienne strips, cucumber, quartered and sliced, artichoke hearts, drained, carrot, grated, salt and pepper, garlic, pressed or finely chopped, fresh basil, salt and pepper, dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, wine vinegar (red or white, your choice ), olive oil

fresh button mushrooms , cut into slices, onion , cut into 1/2 inch slices, tomatoes , cut in half lengthwise, olive oil , for basting, garlic, minced, snipped fresh basil, olive oil, kosher salt, fresh coarse ground black pepper

thick salmon steaks, olive oil, flour, salt, black pepper, fresh basil, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper

vermicelli, diced fresh tomatoes (3 to 4 large), part-skim mozzarella cheese , chesse cut into small cubes, olive oil, chopped fresh basil, garlic cloves, minced, salt and pepper, freshly grated parmesan cheese

extra virgin olive oil, chopped fresh basil, fresh lemon juice, shallot, minced, garlic clove, minced, salt, pepper, asparagus , tough ends trimmed and sliced thin on the bias, fresh cheese tortellini, pine nuts, grape tomatoes or 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved, parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)

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

fresh basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, freshly grated pecorino cheese

fresh basil leaves (washed and dried ), garlic, walnuts, extra virgin olive oil, freshly grated parmesan, freshly grated romano, salt and pepper to taste, baguette, tomatoes

salt, bucatini pasta, unsalted butter, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, chopped, tomato puree, dry bay leaves, a parmesan rind, torn fresh basil leaves, plus whole leaves for garnish, grated parmesan, freshly ground black pepper

grape or cherry tomatoes, halved, fresh basil leaves, ciliegine,* drained and patted dry, halved, chopped pitted kalamata olives, extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, crushed red pepper, minced fresh oregano or marjoram leaves, salt, kosher salt , for garnishing, note: ciliegine are cherry-sized balls of fresh mozzarella , available at upscale cheese markets and some gourmet grocery stores. if these are unavailable in your area, simply substitute 1-inch cubes of fresh mozzarella.

fresh basil leaves, hard cooked eggs, mayonnaise, freshly grated parmesan, salt, freshly ground black pepper

fresh green beans, vidalia or other sweet onion, peeled and sliced thin, handful of fresh basil , chiffonade, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, good vinegar -- i like a red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar for this.