81 with fresh basil and aged Recipes

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

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

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

fresh minced garlic, minced fresh thyme, fresh ground pepper, kosher salt, olive oil, logs goat cheese, cut into 4 pieces each, seasoned bread crumbs, good quality- aged balsamic vinegar, minced fresh garlic, minced shallot, chopped fresh basil, dijon mustard, soy sauce, rice vinegar, cracked pepper, extra virgin olive oil, candied pecans (optional), shaved carrot (optional), red onion (optional)

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

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

aged sherry vinegar, freshly squeezed lemon juice, diced shallot, dijon mustard, california clover honey, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, california extra-virgin oil, fresh lamb sausages , such as northern california lamb sausages, canola oil, for brushing, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, assorted black olives, pitted and halved, fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped, whole toasted pistachios, chopped, california soft goat cheese , cut into pieces, red onion, thinly sliced, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh tarragon

fresh strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced, aged balsamic vinegar of balsamic vinegar reduction, freshly ground black pepper, six-inch pita or flatbread rounds, whole wheat or white, extra virgin olive oil, for brushing, coarse salt, two-inch small mozzarella balls, fresh basil leaves