Category: Basil Magazine

  • Mexican Herbed Chicken & Albondigas Soup with Winter Greens

    Serves 6 INGREDIENTS Meatballs 1 pound ground chicken 2 limes, zest and juice ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped fine 1 teaspoon jalapeño pepper, chopped fine ¼ cup red pepper, chopped fine 1 tablespoon dried cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten Soup Olive oil, for sautéing 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 medium red onion,…

  • Thai Chicken & Coconut Green Herb Curry Soup

    Serves 6 INGREDIENTS Olive oil, for sautéing 4 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped 2 green chilies, chopped 1 tablespoon lemongrass, chopped fine 3 limes, zest and juice 1 large red onion, chopped 4 chicken breasts sliced into thick, long slices about 1 inch wide and the length of the breast 2 large…

  • Fresh Herb Fennel Crusted Tuna, Scallops & Shrimp Seafood Stew

    Serves 6-8 Ingredients Olive Oil 1 pound tuna roast (ask your butcher for uncut tuna steaks-you need 1 large piece) 1 pound medium or small scallops 1 pound peeled shrimp Zest and juice of 3 lemons ¼ cup fennel seeds ¼ cup peppercorns ¼ cup coarse sea salt 1 teaspoon red chili flakes ½ cup…

  • Herbed Beef Barley Stew

    Serves 6-8 INGREDIENTS Olive oil, for sautéing 2 tablespoons butter 2 medium yellow onions, chopped medium 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 2 inch cubes and pre-seasoned with salt & pepper ½ cup fresh thyme, chopped ¼ cup fresh rosemary, chopped ½ cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped 1…