95 rustic basil Recipes

boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 3, 1 1/2 to 1 3/4), olive oil (divided ), flour (more or less , as needed, to dredge chicken in), sliced baby portabella mushrooms (crimini), garlic cloves, minced or 5 garlic cloves, crushed, crushed red pepper flakes (optional and amount really to taste), dry white wine (dry sherry is good), diced tomatoes (14.5 ounce can, or may use 2-3 cups peeled, seeded and chopped roma or heirloom tomatoes with juice,) or 1 (14 1/2 oz) can crushed tomatoes, undrained (14.5 ounce can, or may use 2-3 cups peeled, seeded and chopped roma or heirloom tomatoes with juice,), lemon (juice of, no seeds), fresh basil, chopped, fresh oregano, chopped, fennel seed, capers (size doesn tsp matter), kosher salt, black pepper, chopped italian parsley, uncooked angel hair pasta , cooked al dente, shaved asiago cheese (use vegetable peeler) or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (use vegetable peeler)

rustic sourdough or italian country bread, garlic cloves, halved, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, ripe heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced, sliced roasted red peppers, basil leaves, kosher salt, pepper

cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, garlic cloves, finely chopped, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or basil, salt, black pepper, italian tuna in oil, drained, chopped fresh basil or flat-leaf parsley, pitted kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, finely chopped, celery rib, finely chopped, chopped red onion, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, black pepper, thick) slices rustic italian bread (from a round crusty loaf) or 4 (4-inch-long) oval panini rolls, loosely packed trimmed watercress sprigs

mint leaf, marinated artichoke hearts, pecorino romano cheese, green grape, manchego cheese, diced, chorizo sausage, sliced, watermelon, cut into chunks, fresh basil, tomatoes, olive oil, sea salt, jalapeno pepper, sliced, avocado, peeled pitted and cut into chunks, jicama, cut into wedges, fresh lime juice, fresh mozzarella ball, extra virgin olive oil, red pepper flakes, anchovy fillet, lemon zest, caper berries, cut in half, roasted red pepper, cut into chunks, crouton, sweet paprika, extra virgin olive oil, sweet red pepper, cut into chunks, goat cheese, chunks, oregano, feta cheese, chunks, yellow tomatoes, cut into chunks, cucumber, cut into chunks, kalamata olive, rustic bread, cut into chunks, fresh mint or fresh basil, prosciutto, cantaloupe, cut into chunks, cucumber, cut into chunks, sea salt, fresh lime zest, cracked black pepper

thick) slices plum tomato (2 large tomatoes), rustic french bread loaf, salt, freshly ground black pepper, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, divided

fresh basil leaves, divided, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, shallot, thinly sliced, fresno chile or red jalapeno, seeded, finely chopped, grated lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, ripe tomatoes, assorted colors and sizes, rustic or sourdough bread, cut into 1/2 -thick slices, garlic clove, halved

lettuce, oakleaf lettuce, lettuce, watercress, cos lettuce, little gem lettuce, chicory lettuce, radicchio, fresh mint, fresh basil, fresh flat leaf parsley, fresh rocket, cucumber, tomato, carrot, celery, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, feta, creamy blue cheese, mixed seeds, toasted, pine nuts, toasted, rustic crouton, pappadams, crumbled

ciabatta (or any rustic country style bread), garlic cloves, tomatoes, olive oil, fresh basil leaf, shredded, salt and pepper, sun-dried tomato (optional)

mayonnaise, minced fresh basil, grated lemon peel, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, skinless salmon fillets (each about 3/4 inch thick ), bacon slices, red onion, sliced, thick sourdough or any rustic bread slices (each about 5x3 inches), tomato slices, lettuce leaves (your favorite )

precooked pizza crust (rustic crust or mama marys), pizza sauce or 4 oz basil pesto, tomatoes, sliced, head of broccoli, cut into florets, kalamata olives, feta cheese, spinach, chopped, olive oil, fresh garlic cloves, minced, mozzarella cheese, grated

french bread, 1/2 inch thick, extra large eggs, fresh mozzarella cheese, thick slab bacon, roma tomato, i can tsp believe it s not butter, italian parsley, leaves basil

semolina rigattoni pasta, ricotta cheese, eggplants, tomatoes, vidalia onion, red bell pepper, extra virgin olive oil, thyme, oregano, basil, parsley

peeled and diced yellow onion, olive oil, plus more for soup and drizzling, garlic, chopped plus 2 to 4 cloves, cut into slivers, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup or organic sugar, ripe tomatoes, diced , with their juice, stale or lightly toasted open-faced bread, torn into pieces, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, vegetable broth or filtered water, if necessary, fresh basil leaves

rustic country-style or sourdough bread, sliced thick, garlic, virgin olive oil , best available, fresh basil , stems discarded, leaves chopped, tomatoes, sliced thinly (ideally yellow and red tomatoes), salt and freshly ground black pepper

whole mushrooms or 1/2 lb mushroom stems, garlic cloves, lightly crushed, tamari, olive oil, shallot, minced, minced garlic, chopped fresh herbs (basil, thyme, parsley or chives) or 1 tsp dried herbs (basil, thyme, parsley or chives), white wine, unsalted butter (1 stick) or 1/4 lb vegan margarine, at room temperature (1 stick), salt & freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, minced garlic, portabella mushrooms (reserve stems for au jus), salt & freshly ground black pepper, yellow onion, halved and sliced thinly, rustic baguette, swiss cheese (optional) or 4 slices mozzarella cheese (optional) or 4 slices provolone cheese (optional)

unsalted butter, onion, chopped fine, button mushrooms, trimmed and sliced thin, tomato paste, chicken broth, garlic cloves, minced, egg, soy sauce, chicken broth, unflavored gelatin, rustic white bread , torn into 1-inch pieces, minced fresh parsley, minced fresh basil or 1 tsp dried basil, minced fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp dried oregano, dijon mustard, fresh ground black pepper, dried thyme, ground turkey, thighs, ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, hot sauce, ground coriander

pitted and coarsely chopped black olives , such as kalamata, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped fresh basil leaves, chopped fresh rosemary leaves, pine nuts, lightly toasted, italian tuna packed in olive oil, drained and flaked, capers, drained, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper, italian eggplant (about 1 lb), sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped seeded tomato, chopped fresh basil leaves, red wine vinegar, garlic, finely chopped, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper, sugar , if needed, thick) slices crusty, rustic italian bread , such as ciabatta, good quality extra-virgin olive oil , for garnishing, sea salt , for garnishing, coarsely ground black pepper , for garnishing

chopped kalamata olives, fresh basil leaves, chopped red onion, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, shrimp, cooked and peeled, mixed salad greens, or enough for 4 portions, diced plum tomatoes, fresh parsley chopped, freshly ground black pepper , to taste, rustic bread loaf, sliced, olive oil for bread dipping