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djyee100

djyee100

1 hour ago, sartoric said:

This is our current basil crop which needs harvesting. 

I've made so much pesto we're a bit over it.

Any suggestions for ways to use it ?

 

Ravioli and tomato salad with masses of basil, a recipe from Deborah Madison's Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone. I recommend tossing in the basil just before service. Otherwise it gets mushy. I take this salad to summer potlucks and people love it.
http://www.bigoven.com/recipe/ravioli-and-tomato-salad-with-masses-of-basil/183205

 

Also Thai Basil Chicken, one of my faves for a quick weeknight dinner. I cut back on the garlic and chiles in this recipe. I prefer Thai basil for this dish, but I've used Italian basil with good results. I sometimes cook this recipe with an equivalent amount of ground chicken instead of boneless thighs. That works well too.
http://www.thaifoodandtravel.com/recipes/basil-chicken-recipe.html

 

I wish I had too much basil now. Also, I long for good tomatoes. And it's only January!

 

djyee100

djyee100

1 hour ago, sartoric said:

This is our current basil crop which needs harvesting. 

I've made so much pesto we're a bit over it.

Any suggestions for ways to use it ?

 

Ravioli and tomato salad with masses of basil, a recipe from Deborah Madison's Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone. I recommend tossing in the basil just before service. Otherwise it gets mushy. I take this salad to summer potlucks and people love it.
http://www.bigoven.com/recipe/ravioli-and-tomato-salad-with-masses-of-basil/183205

 

Also Thai Basil Chicken, one of my faves for a quick weeknight dinner. I cut back on the garlic and chiles in this recipe. I prefer Thai basil for this dish, but I've used Italian basil with good results. Also, I sometimes cook this recipe with an equivalent amount of ground chicken instead of boneless thighs. That works well too.
http://www.thaifoodandtravel.com/recipes/basil-chicken-recipe.html

 

I wish I had too much basil now. Also, I long for good tomatoes. And it's only January!

 

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