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staceylacey
Winter weddings!!!!!!!!!!!
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I have a lot of basil.....
So i made something that called for basil yesterday and now I have a ton of fresh basil. Anyone have any recipes ideas of what I can make tonight so I dont waste it
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Posted 10/1/08 12:25 PM 
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AR31
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Re: I have a lot of basil.....
pesto?? 
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Posted 10/1/08 12:30 PM
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ant n tilde
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Re: I have a lot of basil.....
pesto!
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Posted 10/1/08 12:30 PM
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ant090608
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Re: I have a lot of basil.....
def pesto!
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Posted 10/1/08 12:33 PM
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acsm
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Re: I have a lot of basil.....
definitely pesto.. you can make it and freeze it until you want to use it..
heres an easy recipe.. you dont have to use the pignoli nuts if you dont want.. it'll still taste good..
PESTO
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Posted 10/1/08 12:34 PM
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staceylacey
Winter weddings!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: I have a lot of basil.....
OOO I have never made pesto but its worth a try!!!!!
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Posted 10/1/08 12:35 PM
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jtgarsik
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Re: I have a lot of basil.....
a big pot of sauce! i always make a ton & freeze it in separate gallon ziplock bags...then u can use it for all different occasions
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Posted 10/1/08 12:41 PM
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jtgarsik
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Re: I have a lot of basil.....
Posted by acsm
definitely pesto.. you can make it and freeze it until you want to use it..
heres an easy recipe.. you dont have to use the pignoli nuts if you dont want.. it'll still taste good..
PESTO
is this recipe any good??? i made pesto once & it was  the dh & i both threw everything out! i'd really like a decent recipe!
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Posted 10/1/08 12:42 PM
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acsm
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Re: I have a lot of basil.....
Posted by jtgarsik
Posted by acsm
definitely pesto.. you can make it and freeze it until you want to use it..
heres an easy recipe.. you dont have to use the pignoli nuts if you dont want.. it'll still taste good..
PESTO
is this recipe any good??? i made pesto once & it was the dh & i both threw everything out! i'd really like a decent recipe!
i never used this recipe but from reading it, it has all the basics that you need..
for me, when pesto doesnt taste right, i just add more cheese!!
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Posted 10/1/08 12:45 PM
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AR31
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Re: I have a lot of basil.....
ok mine is a little different..
1 red pepper -
1 tomato
Basil
Garlic
Olive oil
some toasted almonds
let it rip in the food processor..
salt/pepper to taste
i forgot: cheddar cheese.. 
Message edited 10/1/2008 12:51:57 PM.
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Posted 10/1/08 12:50 PM
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GinaZ
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Re: I have a lot of basil.....
I just posted about a sadwich I just had. It uses fresh basil. It is basil, cream cheese, and tomato on a baguette. So Yum!!!!!
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Posted 10/1/08 12:50 PM
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kristin597
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Re: I have a lot of basil.....
Basil chicken is really good and easy.
Ingredients:
2/3 cups Now Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 tablespoons Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
1.5 servings Fennel Seed
1.5 servings Salt, Table
1 servings Coarse Ground Black Pepper
3 servings Chicken Breast
1 cups Basil Leaves
1 servings Garlic Clove
Whisk 1/3 cup of oil, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, fennel seeds, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a heavy-duty re-sealable plastic bag. Add the chicken and seal the bag. Massage the marinade into the chicken. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day, turning the chicken occasionally.
Meanwhile, blend the basil, garlic, lemon zest, remaining 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a blender until smooth. Gradually blend in the remaining 1/3 cup oil. Season the basil sauce, to taste, with more salt and pepper, if desired.
Prepare the barbecue for medium-high heat or preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken until just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to plates. Drizzle the basil sauce over and serve.
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Posted 10/1/08 12:54 PM
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Aug07OFCbride
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Re: I have a lot of basil.....
Posted by jtgarsik
a big pot of sauce! i always make a ton & freeze it in separate gallon ziplock bags...then u can use it for all different occasions
i agree. yummy sauce!! we grew our own basil this summer adn we still have alot left to use so im going to use it for sauce too.
and i dont like pesto so i wouldnt do that personally.
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Posted 10/1/08 12:54 PM
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lillprincess54
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Re: I have a lot of basil.....
I used basil this week to , I made chicken breast stuffed with sun dried tomatoes, basil and parmesan cheese
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Posted 10/1/08 12:59 PM
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Aug07OFCbride
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Re: I have a lot of basil.....
Posted by lillprincess54
I used basil this week to , I made chicken breast stuffed with sun dried tomatoes, basil and parmesan cheese
oooh, do you have the recipe?? sounds yum.
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Posted 10/1/08 1:04 PM
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staceylacey
Winter weddings!!!!!!!!!!!
Member since 4/06 1581 total posts
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Re: I have a lot of basil.....
Posted by lillprincess54
I used basil this week to , I made chicken breast stuffed with sun dried tomatoes, basil and parmesan cheese
 SOunds so good...... do you have the recipe???
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Posted 10/1/08 1:16 PM
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jtgarsik
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Re: I have a lot of basil.....
Posted by staceylacey
Posted by lillprincess54
I used basil this week to , I made chicken breast stuffed with sun dried tomatoes, basil and parmesan cheese
SOunds so good...... do you have the recipe???
i want the recipe too!!! 
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Posted 10/1/08 1:18 PM
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GinaZ
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Re: I have a lot of basil.....
Posted by jtgarsik
Posted by staceylacey
Posted by lillprincess54
I used basil this week to , I made chicken breast stuffed with sun dried tomatoes, basil and parmesan cheese
SOunds so good...... do you have the recipe???
i want the recipe too!!!
ya that does sound really good!
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Posted 10/1/08 1:19 PM
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lillprincess54
Loving life as a WIFEY
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Re: I have a lot of basil.....
As soon as i get home i will post it for you, i got the recipe from one of my cook books and its really easy
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Posted 10/1/08 1:21 PM
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08JulyBride
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Re: I have a lot of basil.....
Dont have a recipe but if you want to freeze extra to use during winter... I lay the leaves on a cookie sheet or dish and put it uncovered in the freezer for like an hour so they freeze without getting smushed together.. then once frozen, put them in an airtight container to keep in freezer.
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Posted 10/1/08 1:31 PM
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staceylacey
Winter weddings!!!!!!!!!!!
Member since 4/06 1581 total posts
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Re: I have a lot of basil.....
Posted by 08JulyBride
Dont have a recipe but if you want to freeze extra to use during winter... I lay the leaves on a cookie sheet or dish and put it uncovered in the freezer for like an hour so they freeze without getting smushed together.. then once frozen, put them in an airtight container to keep in freezer.
Good idea!
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Posted 10/1/08 1:33 PM
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Joette_Terese
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Re: I have a lot of basil.....
I actually just found a recipe for a roasted chicken - lots of basil is stuffed between the meat and the skin (and in the cavity). Let me look for the recipe.
ETA: Chicken
Message edited 10/1/2008 2:25:16 PM.
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Posted 10/1/08 2:24 PM
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MikeandJess
Soy Married.
Member since 10/06 14134 total posts
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9/14/2008 11:00 AM
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Re: I have a lot of basil.....
I've made this pesto recipe before, it came out great and it was really easy but watch those almonds, they'll burn, 10 minutes was too long
INGREDIENTS
* 1/4 cup almonds
* 3 cloves garlic
* 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
* 1/2 cup olive oil
* 1 pinch ground nutmeg
* salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place almonds on a cookie sheet, and bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
2. In a food processor, combine toasted almonds, garlic, basil, olive oil, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Process until a coarse paste is formed
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Posted 10/1/08 2:33 PM
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AR31
i'm a wifey!
Member since 10/07 2247 total posts
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Re: I have a lot of basil.....
Posted by MikeandJess
I've made this pesto recipe before, it came out great and it was really easy but watch those almonds, they'll burn, 10 minutes was too long
INGREDIENTS
* 1/4 cup almonds
* 3 cloves garlic
* 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
* 1/2 cup olive oil
* 1 pinch ground nutmeg
* salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place almonds on a cookie sheet, and bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
2. In a food processor, combine toasted almonds, garlic, basil, olive oil, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Process until a coarse paste is formed
o wow its similar.. that's awesome! 
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Posted 10/1/08 3:01 PM
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MikeandJess
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9/14/2008 11:00 AM
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Re: I have a lot of basil.....
Posted by AR31
o wow its similar.. that's awesome!
It is similar, I'd love to try it with red pepper that sounds interesting
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Posted 10/1/08 3:21 PM
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