Re: I have a lot of basil.....

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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.

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Good idea!

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

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

Re: I have a lot of basil.....

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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

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o wow its similar.. that's awesome!

Re: I have a lot of basil.....

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Posted by AR31

o wow its similar.. that's awesome!

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It is similar, I'd love to try it with red pepper that sounds interesting

Re: I have a lot of basil.....

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Posted by Joette_Terese

lots of basil is stuffed between the meat and the skin (and in the cavity).

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what a description! this is why i can only buy chicken breast already cut. srry, i get grossed out easily w/ meat/poultry!

Re: I have a lot of basil.....

Pesto!!! I love to do a simple tomato, prosciutto, and mozzarella panini with it. Yum. I also like to make pizzas with it and some grilled chicken and mozzarella cheese. I've also made this shrimp salad with pesto and it's really good.

Here's some recipes:

Pesto Shrimp Salad


Pesto

Re: I have a lot of basil.....

ok ladies heres the recipe

chicken breast stuffed with sun dried tomatoes and basil


1/4 cup of oil packed sun dried tomatoes with

1tablespoon oil from the tomatoes

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

4 med chicken breast halves

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Preheat oven at 425,

coarsley chop sun dried tomaotes ( i used the pesto so ididnt have to do this)

in small bowl mix basil, tomatoes, parmean and 1/2 tsp pepper


make pocket in meant, stuff eaqually amounts of the mixture to each chicken breast. place chicken breast in a 13x9 backing dish

take the 1tbp of oil from the tomatoes and the salt and remaining pepper and mix togehter, then brush mixture over chicken breast. bake chciken basting occasionally with pan drippings, until juice runs clear or when chicken is no loner pink inside this should take about 35-40minutes



any questions ladies please feel free to ask

Re: I have a lot of basil.....

pesto - its soooo easy too and u can freeze it if you have extra - its great on pasta, chicken, or you can even use it as like a condiment

I eyeball the entire recipe but here's a sort-of recipe
1 bunch of basil
1-2 garlic cloves
2 tbsp. pine nuts
a handful of grated parmesean cheese
(pulse it in a food processor then stream in olive oil, i would say its about a 3/4 - 1 cup

Enjoy!!

Pesto Pizza Bread

I love to cook. since i met my DH 6 years ago he has gained 40 pounds! Try my basil pizza bread its awesome : )

Pesto:
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves
3/4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
6 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive oil
fresh mozzarella
sliced tomato
1 baguette


For the pesto, combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Puree until the mixture forms a smooth, thick paste. Slice the baguette. Spread pesto mixture over the cut sides of the baguette. Layer the tomato first then the mozarella and toast in the oven until crispy and golden.

Yum

Re: I have a lot of basil.....

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Posted by lillprincess54

ok ladies heres the recipe

chicken breast stuffed with sun dried tomatoes and basil


1/4 cup of oil packed sun dried tomatoes with

1tablespoon oil from the tomatoes

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

4 med chicken breast halves

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Preheat oven at 425,

coarsley chop sun dried tomaotes ( i used the pesto so ididnt have to do this)

in small bowl mix basil, tomatoes, parmean and 1/2 tsp pepper


make pocket in meant, stuff eaqually amounts of the mixture to each chicken breast. place chicken breast in a 13x9 backing dish

take the 1tbp of oil from the tomatoes and the salt and remaining pepper and mix togehter, then brush mixture over chicken breast. bake chciken basting occasionally with pan drippings, until juice runs clear or when chicken is no loner pink inside this should take about 35-40minutes



any questions ladies please feel free to ask

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I love sundried tomatoes.. will def. try this