BASIL GRAIN SALAD

3 c. cooked grains1 lb. small zucchini, halved & cut into 1/4 in. slices2 c. cooked corn kernels3/4 c. tightly packed minced fresh basil1/4 c. thinly sliced scallion greens1/4 c. olive oil3 Tbs. freshly squeezed lemon juice or balsamic vinegar, … Continue reading

PESTO

1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts 1/2 cup parsley1/2 cup to 1 cup basil (to taste)1/2 cup olive oil1/2 cup parmesan cheese2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced1/2 t. salt Blend together in blender. (from Quick Vegetarian Pleasures, by Jeanne Lemlin) … Continue reading

BASIL PESTO VEGAN

2 c. basil leaves2 c. tomatoes, chopped2 garlic cloves, pressed2 Tbs. toasted pine nuts1 tsp. salt Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. (from What Do You Do With This Stuff?) … Continue reading

REAL BASIL CHEESECAKE

2 large eggs 1 c. sour cream3/4 c. granulated sugar1 c. basil leaves, destemmed2 Tbs. cornstarch2 Tbs. lemon juice1 tsp. vanilla2 pounds cream cheese, softened2 Tbs. butter, softened1 c. crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers Preheat oven to 450 degrees. … Continue reading

THAI CHICKEN WITH BASIL

3-4 Tbs. finely chopped green chili peppers2 Tbs. soy sauce1 tsp. sugar1 tsp. vinegar3/4 c. chopped basil leaves2 Tbs. chopped fresh mint1/2 tsp. cornstarch3 Tbs. vegetable oil2 whole chicken breasts, boned, skinned, cut into 1/4-by-2-inch strips2 garlic cloves, minced1 large … Continue reading

PESTO SAUCE

2 c. washed fresh basil3 cloves garlic4 Tbs. pine nuts or walnuts (optional)1/2 c. olive oil1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese Place all ingredients in the blender or food processor, except the cheese, which is added after the first ingredients are … Continue reading

PESTO SAUCE

3 c. (packed) fresh basil leaves3/4 c. (packed) freshly chopped parsley leaves2-4 cloves garlic (depends on your taste preference)1/2 c. pine nuts or walnuts 1/2 c. olive oil3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese Place all ingredients in the blender or food … Continue reading