Tagliatelle in a Fresh Basil & Walnut Sauce
This is a very rich pasta dish. I usually use tagliatelle which are flat, ribbon noodles but for a change I use pappardelle. These are broader noodles which sometimes have wavy edges. [... more]
Vegetarian Society |
Short pasta with tomato and vodka sauce
1. To make the tomato sauce, heat the olive oil in a small saucepan. Add the chopped garlic and fry gently until golden. 2. Add the jar of tomato passata and season with salt and pepper. Add several fresh basil leaves and cook gently for about 10 ... [... more]
BBC |
Tomato and Basil Salad
An extremely quick and refreshing salad. A handful of fresh basil (tulsi) leaves A little extra virgin olive oil. Cut tomatoes into wedges and place in a bowl. Add a handful of basil leaves. Mix gently. Sprinkle a salt and pepper. Tomato and ... [... more]
Mamta's Kitchen |
Angel Hair with Balsamic Pesto
Get your mini food processor (otherwise you big only will do just as well). You can stop when the mixture is well blended and somewhat chunky ('cos of the basil). Could it get any easier? 10 fresh basil leaves (add more or less according to your ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
simple ideas
Parboil with skins on until nearly tender Drain and season with salt and pepper. Thread onto skewers and barbecue for 7-8 minutes. OLIVE CIABATTA BREAD CUT INTO 12 THICK SLICES EXTRA OLIVE OIL FOR GRILLING AND DRIZZLING FRESH BASIL LEAVES TO ... [... more]
Vegetarian Society |
Greek salad
2. Add the onion, basil, lemon juice and olive oil. Season to taste. 30-55g/1-2 oz feta cheese, diced small handful of fresh basil, torn 1. Place the tomato and feta cheese into a large bowl. 3. Toss the ingredients together in the bowl to ... [... more]
BBC |
Peach and basil custard tart
1 large custard tart handful fresh basil leaves 2 cans sliced peaches 1 tbsp apricot jam, warmed 1. Lay the basil leaves over the top of the tart. 2. Place enough peach slices to cover the basil. 3. Glaze with warmed apricot jam. 4. Serve with ... [... more]
BBC |
Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
1. In a medium bowl, combine the tomato, mozzarella and basil. 1 tomato, chopped roughly 100g/31/2oz mozzarella handful of fresh basil 2. Pour over the olive oil and balsamic vinegar and season. 3. Toss the salad gently and serve. [... more]
BBC |
Tomato and Pumpkin Soup
1/2 pumpkin, peeled, de-seeded and diced 350ml/12fl oz chicken stock 3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped 2. Add the pumpkin and garlic and sauté for three minutes. 3. Add the tomatoes and sauté for two minutes. 4. Pour in the stock and leave to [... more]
BBC |
Growing Basil, Herb of Love
One of the most useful herbs - a key ingredient for many Italian and Indian dishes and great when fresh in salads. The 'fresh-from-the-garden' taste is far tastier than the dried variety - it is almost impossible to buy fresh basil in the ... [... more]
Garden Action |
Roasted seabass with Italian salsa
basil vinaigrette (made by blending fresh basil leaves, olive oil and vinegar) 1. Ask your fishmonger to de-bone the seabass, but to leave them whole (or do it yourself). 3. Peel the lemons and chop up the skin. In a large bowl mix the lemon skin ... [... more]
BBC |
Rice salad
2. Drain the rice and return to the pan. Stir in the fresh herbs, lime and lemon juice, olive oil, lemon pieces and seasoning. handful of fresh basil leaves, shredded handful of fresh coriander leaves, shredded 1/2 lemon, diced (pips removed) 1. ... [... more]
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