A spritzer is a cool drink that is served with a mixture of fizzy or bubbled liquid along with flat liquid. We know them best as wine spritzers which are an incredibly lovely way to refresh yourself in the summer without adding tons of alcohol.
Basil Lemonade Pinot Gris Spritzer
Basil Oil
Makes 1 ½ cups.
Basil Peppered Strawberries with Crème Fraiche
Let stand for about 30 minutes and serve chilled over crème fraiche or at room temperature over crème fraiche.
Basil, Romano Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad
Tomato and basil recipes are easy and always foolproof because it is difficult to mess up this perfect pair; they complement each other no matter what. Enjoy the bounty of basil and tomatoes and let summer’s best pairing satisfy you beyond measure!
BBT Sandwich (Bacon, Basil and Tomato)
A simple twist on a tomato classic!
Cantaloupe Basil Mint Granita
All over the world one of the greatest pleasures we share is a mutual love for ice cream, granitas and sorbets. We all crave frozen treats as soon as the weather gets warm and even without the warm weather sometimes!
Chili Basil Salt
Sprinkle on pasta, pizza and seafood.
Chilled Tomato and Basil Soup
This is a delightful way to enjoy tomatoes and basil on the hottest days of summer. This soup’s uniqueness, lovely texture and subtle cool flavors make it an excellent choice for a lunch party.
Cinnamon Orange Basil Sweet Rolls
Some of our favorite winter herbal bread baking recipes.
Citrus Basil Cocktail
Makes 2 drinks
This cocktail is an invigorating drink that will both dazzle and refresh the drinker.
Citrus Basil Iced Tea
In the summer we get hot, and when we get hot our natural tendency is to drink something refreshing. Experts may tell us that water is the best thing to drink, but we human beings get bored with the same old thing even if it is good for us. Drinking tea has come back into fashion and we are surrounded by a vast amount of information about the health benefits of tea. Summer is a brilliant time to make the best of your body’s need for healthy liquid while taking advantage of the profound positive health impact of drinking tea and fresh herbs. Teas made of dried herbs contain powerful antioxidants, vitamins and loads of other good stuff that can be turned into a cooling summer drink that is the perfect solution to a hot day. It is a healthy alternative to a sugary soda pop or high fructose juice drink!
Ginger Citrus Basil Cosmopolitans with Citrus Basil Sugared Rims
Serve herbal sugars on the rims of fancy drinks, sprinkle over fruits or fruit salads, sprinkle on meats, vegetables and seafood before grilling to enhance cartelization, scatter on top of fresh butter cookies or pound cake, serve in little bowls for tea, or make your own flavored whipping cream by adding herbal sugar to heavy whipping cream before blending.
Lemon Basil Granita
All over the world one of the greatest pleasures we share is a mutual love for ice cream, granitas and sorbets. We all crave frozen treats as soon as the weather gets warm and even without the warm weather sometimes!
Orange Basil Beet Carpaccio
Makes 4 servings.
Orange Citrus Basil Mousse
Please enjoy some of these herbal mousse ideas!
Red Basil Aoili
Makes ¾ cup
Serve on sandwiches, burgers, meats and fish.
Red Basil Ice Cream
All over the world one of the greatest pleasures we share is a mutual love for ice cream, granitas and sorbets. We all crave frozen treats as soon as the weather gets warm and even without the warm weather sometimes!
Red Basil Summer Fruit Sangria
Makes 1 large pitcher
Red Basil Syrup
Bottle and refrigerate.
Roasted Pepper Basil Salsa
Summertime salsas have come a long way from the tomato, onion and cilantro salsa of our past. Spicy, smooth, sweet, cool, sultry, tangy, and down right sassy; that is how we like our summer salsas.
Sicilian Basil, Onion and Tomato Salad
Tomato and basil recipes are easy and always foolproof because it is difficult to mess up this perfect pair; they complement each other no matter what. Enjoy the bounty of basil and tomatoes and let summer’s best pairing satisfy you beyond measure!
Sicilian Caper, Basil and Tomato Salsa
Although traditionally enjoyed with grilled mackerel, this is a truly delightful mixture that can stand on its own; the flavors are perfect together.
Simple Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil
This is a truly decadent yet unbelievably simple recipe that captures the essence of slow roasted tomatoes together with basil. Serve over warm crusty bread or pasta, chicken or fish. It is also excellent over fresh steamed broccoli or green beans.
Strawberries in Basil Syrup
Picnics in the park are one of summer’s best treats.
Strawberry Basil Champagne Vinaigrette
Serve with a spinach & strawberry salad with almonds
Strawberry Basil Salsa
Summertime salsas have come a long way from the tomato, onion and cilantro salsa of our past. Spicy, smooth, sweet, cool, sultry, tangy, and down right sassy; that is how we like our summer salsas.
Strawberry Basil Tart
Serve with avocado ice cream. Avocado ice cream is extremely rich and decadent and really is a special treat.
Sun-dried Tomato Basil Mustard
This is an excellent condiment on grilled asparagus, grilled fish and seafood or any sandwich, hot dog or burger.
Sweet Fried Basil Leaves
At Ger-Nis, we can’t imagine that there is any herb lover out there who fails to appreciate the newest trend in hot herbs – fried herb leaves!
Thai Basil Green Curry
Makes 4 servings.
Tomato Basil Bisque
Makes 2 servings.
Tuna Burgers with Red Basil Wasabi Aioli
Burgers with herbs and a modern day twist. Recipe makes four 6 oz. burgers.
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