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Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
Make 4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2½ pounds plum tomatoes, cored, quarter and deseeded 2 yellow onions, peeled and quartered 5 cloves garlic, peeled ½ cup fresh basil, stems and leaves (chop leaves and reserve) 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped Salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 cups vegetable…
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Quinoa and Turkey Sausage Stuffed Peppers
Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS 2 cups water 1 cup quinoa 1 pinch salt 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 4 pieces turkey sausage (favorite variety) 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ bunch (about 10 big leaves) Swiss chard or kale, chopped 1 handful fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped 1 cup goat milk feta, cubed Salt Freshly…
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Spicy Italian Sausage Baked with Tomatoes & Potatoes
Serves 6 (makes 6-9 sausages) INGREDIENTS For the Sausage 2 pounds pork butt, cubed into ½-inch cubes ½ pound pork fat, slab bacon, or fatback 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped fine ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped fine ¼ cup fresh marjoram, chopped fine 1…
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Artichoke Pesto with Parmesan Tortilla Chips
Serves 8 INGREDIENTS For Dip 2 (15-ounce) cans of artichoke hearts, drained 2 cloves garlic, chopped ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated Juice and zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salt For Tortilla Chips 4 whole wheat tortillas, each cut into 8…
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Chicken Pesto Meatballs
Serves 4 INGREDIENTS For the Meatballs 1 pound ground chicken 2 cups fresh basil, chopped fine ½ cup pine nuts, chopped 8-9 cloves garlic, chopped fine (2 tablespoons reserved for sauce) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cracked pepper 1 teaspoon red chili flakes 1 egg For the Sauce Olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped garlic (reserved…
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Herbed Home Fries
Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 lb (about 5-7 potatoes) Yukon Gold or Red Potatoes, cut into cubes 1 onion, chopped Olive oil Salt Freshly ground pepper ¼ cup fresh thyme leaves, chopped ¼ cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped PREPARATION Preheat oven to 350ËšF.…
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Mixed Greens with Herbed Vinaigrette
Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 1 shallot, minced 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice Salt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons canola oil (neutral flavor oil) 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped 8 cups (about ½…
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Fresh Herb Pasta
Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour plus additional for dusting 4 large eggs, lightly beaten ½ cup (total) chopped fine, basil, parsley, tarragon, mint, marjoram, chives 1 teaspoon salt Directions To make dough in a processor: Blend flour, egg, and salt in a food processor until mixture just begins to form a ball (dough should be…
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Spinach and Fresh Herb Risotto
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 2 cups water 1 cup vegetable broth 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1½ cups baby spinach ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped ½ cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh marjoran, chopped 1½ cup Arborio rice 1 cup…
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Romano Beans with Grilled Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic and Olive Tapenade
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 pound Romano beans, cleaned and cut into 3 inch sections (steamed to aldente) 1 pint cherry tomatoes (all different varieties) lightly grilled and sliced in half 2 tablespoons chopped garlic Juice of one lemon ¼ cup olive oil Sea Salt course Cracked Black Pepper Olive Tapenade (recipe follows) PREPARATION Mix beans,…
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Indian Summer Ratatouille
This version of the traditional fresh Provencal vegetable stew is both easy and tasty as well and utilizes the best of the late summer/early fall bounty!
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Lemon Verbena Basil Cava Cooler
This exotic and intoxicating cooler will wow you and it stronger than it tastes so look out!
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Heirloom Tomato and Pesto Pasta Salad
INGREDIENTS 1lb Pasta, cooked 2 gloves Garlic, minced 4 medium Zucchini, chopped 1½ lbs. Heirloom tomatoes, chopped 2 cups fresh Basil leaves Juice of one large Lemon ½ cup Extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste PREPARATION In a large sauté pan, over medium heat, sauté garlic, add zucchini and season with salt,…
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King’s Country Buck
INGREDIENTS Fresh ginger Fresh basil ¾ oz lime juice 1½ oz dark rum ¾ oz Madeira Ginger beer Lime wheels, for garnish PREPARATION In a mixing glass, muddle a thin strip of fresh ginger and 3 leaves of fresh basil with lime juice. Next, add rum, Madeira and icem and shake vigorously. Strain over ice…
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Zucchini Basil Gratin
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 3 to 4 medium zucchini, shredded on box grater 3 teaspoons sea salt 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup fresh basil, chopped fine INGREDIENTS FOR TOPPING ½ cup fine bread crumbs ½ cup Asiago cheese, grated fine 1 tablespoon chopped basil 1 tablespoon olive oil PREPARATION Preheat oven to 400Ëš. Place shredded…
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Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Makes 1 Large Pitcher INGREDIENTS 1½ cup of sugar 1 pint of strawberries, hulled and quartered 10 lemons, halved and seeds removed 1 tablespoon lemon zest ¼ cup fresh basil leaves , chopped fine 15 -20 cups of water PREPARATION Juice the lemons with a hand juicer, set aside. In a medium wooden bowl mash…
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Cantaloupe Mint Cucumber Gazpacho
Serves 6 Ingredients 4 cucumbers, peeled, deseeded and chopped fine 1 medium cantaloupe, deseeded, peeled and cut into small dice 2 bunches green onions, sliced fine 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine ½ cup fresh mint, chopped fine ½ cup fresh basil chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine…
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Sauteed Scallops with Summer Succotash
INGREDIENTS 1 cup green beans (cut into diamonds) 1 cup corn kernels 1 cup diced zucchini 3 cloves garlic, smashed 4 large scallops Sherry vinegar Frantoia extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup chopped tarragon ¼ cup chopped basil Maldon sea salt, to taste PREPARATION In separate pans, sauté green beans, corn, and zucchini (each with…
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Heirloom Tomato Salad with Ricotta, Olives, and Herbs
INGREDIENTS 1 cup ricotta cheese ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 4 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1 pint cherry Tomatoes, halved 1 large red onion, sliced 1 cup fresh basil leaves ¼ cup fresh mint leaves ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley ½ cup pitted green olives (ideally calabrese or something equally briny) Red wine vinegar…
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Red Basil Iced Tea
Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 5 Bags Earl Grey Tea 8 cups water 1 cup Red Basil Ginger Simple Syrup, recipe follows PREPARATION Brew Earl Grey Tea in 8 cups of water, steep and cool. In a pitcher over ice, add tea and Red Basil Ginger Simple Syrup. Red Basil Ginger Simple Syrup INGREDIENTS 1 cup water…
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Chicken Cacciatore
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 4 chicken thighs, skin on, bone in 2 chicken wings, skin on, bone in Sea salt Black pepper ½ cup flour (for dredging) Olive oil 3 cloves of garlic, chopped fine 1 medium yellow onion, chopped medium 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped medium 2 medium carrots, chopped medium 2 ribs of…
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Herbed Tapenade
Serves 15 INGREDIENTS ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped ½ medium yellow onion, chopped fine 1 red bell pepper, chopped fine 1 yellow pepper, chopped fine 1 orange pepper, chopped fine 1 cup black olives, chopped fine 1 cup walnuts, chopped fine 1 small jar capers 3 small anchovy fillets 1…
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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…
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Strawberry Basil Infused Warm Milk
Here are a few of our favorites for this Fall!
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Sweet Herbed Cannolis
Italy is known for being a country filled with food influence and amazing cuisine and Sicily definitely holds its own in this area. There is a wide range of food power on this tiny island due to its proximity to its surrounding countries, Africa, Spain and Greece…
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Vibrant Leg Citrus Basil Scrub
Sit back and settle down because we’ve done all the work by creating the perfect menu accompanied by ideal treatments to give you and your friends seamless pedicures that will have you stepping into summer with style.
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Cantaloupe Basil Granita
Herbs and melons have unique pairing potential due to their extremely complex flavors. With the addition of herbs, the melon flavor tends to deepen and create a heightened complexity and sweetness in their taste. With a smorgasbord of possibilities, herbs and melons offer us a beautiful pairing for summer’s hottest days. Experiment with the many…
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Pineapple Carpaccio With Basil Syrup
Carpaccio, traditionally a dish of thinly sliced raw fish or beef, has come a long way. This season’s hot herb trend is more than just plain old carpaccio, it’s a showcase of flavor creativity and is no longer reserved for just beef and fish.
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Salmon Carpaccio With Almond Basil Citrus Oil
Carpaccio, traditionally a dish of thinly sliced raw fish or beef, has come a long way. This season’s hot herb trend is more than just plain old carpaccio, it’s a showcase of flavor creativity and is no longer reserved for just beef and fish.
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Broccoli With Red Peppers, Basil, Garlic & Lemon Juice
You can put virtually anything in a foil packet dinner – whatever inspires you at the market or in your ‘fridge. To get your creative juices flowing, here’s a few ideas to play around with. Simple and delicious!
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Tangerine & Basil Yogurt Granita
Here are a few of our latest ideas for spring’s best & most herby, fresh & light desserts!
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Strawberry Shortcake With Orange-Basil Biscuits and Sweet Pesto Cream
Here are a few of our latest ideas for spring’s best & most herby, fresh & light desserts!
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Cinnamon Orange Basil Sweet Rolls
Some of our favorite winter herbal bread baking recipes.
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Orange Citrus Basil Mousse
Please enjoy some of these herbal mousse ideas!
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Strawberry Basil Tart
Serve with avocado ice cream. Avocado ice cream is extremely rich and decadent and really is a special treat.
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Red Basil Syrup
Bottle and refrigerate.
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Red Basil Summer Fruit Sangria
Makes 1 large pitcher
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Sun-dried Tomato Basil Mustard
This is an excellent condiment on grilled asparagus, grilled fish and seafood or any sandwich, hot dog or burger.
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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!
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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…
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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.
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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.
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BBT Sandwich (Bacon, Basil and Tomato)
A simple twist on a tomato classic!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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Strawberry Basil Champagne Vinaigrette
Serve with a spinach & strawberry salad with almonds
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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…
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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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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.
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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.
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Strawberries in Basil Syrup
Picnics in the park are one of summer’s best treats.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Basil Lemonade Pinot Gris Spritzer
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.
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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.
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Chili Basil Salt
Sprinkle on pasta, pizza and seafood.
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Basic Marinara
One of the three basic pizza sauces.
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Citrus Basil Cocktail
Makes 2 drinks This cocktail is an invigorating drink that will both dazzle and refresh the drinker.
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Thai Basil Green Curry
Makes 4 servings.
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Red Basil Aoili
Makes ¾ cup Serve on sandwiches, burgers, meats and fish.
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Orange Basil Beet Carpaccio
Makes 4 servings.
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Basil Oil
Makes 1 ½ cups.
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Tomato Basil Bisque
Makes 2 servings.