650 red basil toasts Recipes

broccolini, stems trimmed, whole-wheat couscous, peanut oil, divided, red bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, divided, onion, sliced, garlic cloves, finely chopped, boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into 1-inch pieces, red wine vinegar, divided, fresh basil leaves , torn and divided, sliced almonds, toasted

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 .

penne pasta, fresh asparagus (about 1 lb), olive oil, red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (about 3/4 cup), minced garlic, low-sodium chicken broth, salt, pepper, chopped fresh basil, shredded parmesan cheese, divided, butter, pecan halves, toasted and divided, garnishes: freshly grated parmesan cheese , freshly ground pepper

chunks seedless watermelon (about 6 lb), ripe tomatoes (preferably heirloom) in assorted colors, cored, cut into 1 1/4-inch chunks (about 6 cups), more) fleur de sel or coarse kosher salt, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, red wine vinegar, chopped assorted fresh herbs (such as dill, basil, and mint), fresh arugula leaves or small watercress sprigs, crumbled feta cheese (about 5 oz), sliced almonds, lightly toasted

minced shallots or 1/4 cup green onion, olive oil (divided ), basmati rice or 1 cup jasmine rice, well rinsed, vegetable broth or 2 cups chicken broth, grated lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, roughly chopped fresh cilantro or 1/3 cup fresh basil or 1/3 cup mint or 1/3 cup a combination herbs, diced garlic, diced red pepper, toasted chopped nuts (cashews, pine nuts or pecans)

sliced onion, green, sweet red and yellow pepper , julienned, garlic cloves, minced, vegetable oil, divided, minced fresh basil or 1/2 tsp dried basil, garlic salt, french bread, shredded mozzarella cheese

ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, beaten, gourmet vegetable dip (spicy tomato & basil with cashew & parmesan flavoured), hamburger buns, split & toasted, rocket or spinach leaves, tomato , slices, red onion , slices, mayonnaise

olive oil, bell peppers (preferably 1 red and 1 yellow), chopped, onions, chopped, eggplant, unpeeled, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes, garlic cloves, chopped, chopped fresh basil or 1 1/2 tbsp dried, chopped toasted pine nuts, dried thyme, dried rosemary, canned vegetable broth, penne, freshly cooked, grated parmesan cheese

walnut pieces, roasted red peppers, drained, parmesan cheese, grated, fresh basil leaf, washed and dried, italian parsley, washed and dried, garlic cloves, peeled, olive oil, orecchiette, butter, toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped (garnish ), fresh basil leaves, washed, dried, and cut in thin strips (garnish )

cubed peeled eggplant (about 1 small), salt, roasted red bell peppers, olive oil, zucchini , sliced in half lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices (about 3 cups), chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, un-drained, red wine vinegar, freshly ground black pepper, tube polenta , cut into 8 slices, olive oil-flavored cooking spray, sliced fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, grated parmesan cheese

ground chicken, yellow onion, diced, garlic cloves, finely chopped, olive oil, kosher salt, egg, shredded parmesan cheese, dried basil, dried oregano, garlic salt, dried parsley, ground pepper, red pepper flakes, milk, panko breadcrumbs (japanese bredcrumbs), olive oil, yellow onion, garlic cloves, cremini mushroom, arborio rice, chicken stock, shredded parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, basil leaves, pine nuts, toasted, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan cheese, divided, kosher salt, black pepper

broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, asparagus , pieces (or green beans), fettuccine, olive oil, onion, chopped, carrot, diced, sweet red pepper, diced, garlic, chopped, vegetable stock, fresh basil, chopped, pepper, parmesan cheese, grated, toasted slivered almonds

bacon (about 8 slices), chopped, two 6 1/2-oz cans minced clams, cream cheese, softened, sour cream, chopped red bell pepper, scallions, chopped fine, chopped fresh basil leaves, drained bottled horseradish, fresh lemon juice , or to taste, worcestershire sauce, tabasco to taste, accompaniment:pita toasts or potato chips

sandwich bread, olive oil, divided, garlic powder, divided, red cherry tomatoes, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, uncooked spaghetti, chopped fresh basil, pine nuts, toasted, salt, freshly ground black pepper

green bell pepper, yellow sweet pepper, sweet red pepper, kosher salt, fresh asparagus, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, onion powder, dried basil (rub between fingers to waken flavor), fresh lemon juice, ricotta cheese, plain yogurt, sour cream, fresh flat-leaf italian parsley, roughly chopped, ziti pasta, uncooked, parmesan cheese, freshly grated, pine nuts, toasted, fresh ground black pepper , to taste

pitted cherries, fresh basil or 1/4 cup mint, thinly sliced, fresh chives, chopped, balsamic vinegar or 2 tsp red wine vinegar, salt & pepper, baguette, thinly sliced and toasted, crumbled feta cheese

unpeeled eggplant, about 1/2-inch thick, egg, beaten, seasoned dry bread crumbs, extra virgin olive oil, red onion, sliced and separated into rings, provolone cheese, fresh basil leaves, italian bread, toasted, tomato slices

fresh basil leaves, finely chopped, sized garlic cloves, finely minced, parmesan cheese, freshly grated, pine nuts, toasted or 1/3 cup walnuts, extra virgin olive oil, salt and red pepper flakes, shrimp, large, peeled and deveined, batch basil pesto (recipe above, divided), olive oil, lemon juice, fresh (2 or 3 lemons), parmesan cheese, fresh lemon zest, salt & freshly ground black pepper, linguine , cooked al dente, pasta cooking water