I look forward to this time of the year when you can go out and pick some basil for a yummy meal. This is delicious smeared on french bread slices also. Since pine nuts are so expensive I sometimes substitute sunflower seeds. Basil Pesto Hands-on Time 10 Mins Total Time 10 Mins Yield Makes 2 cups June 2011 RECIPE BY SOUTHERN LIVING Use this pesto recipes to stir some summertime goodness into hot cooked pasta, rice, or grits for a…
FRESH TOMATO AND BASIL QUICHE INGREDIENTS Crust for 10-inch quiche pan 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup slivered onion 1 clove garlic, chopped 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil 1 cup evaporated skim milk 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 eggs 1 egg white 1 cup 1/4-inch-thick slices fresh tomato basil leaves, for garnish INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 10-inch quiche pan with crust. Heat a nonstick pan with olive oil; sauté…
Tomato & Basil Pesto Salad Combine ½ C. Basil Pesto (purchased from store or made from recipe basil pesto recipe below) Several cherry tomatoes cut in half 1 C. Mozzarella cheese, grated or in chunks ½ C. green olives, halved ¼ C. olive oil Directions Combine all ingredients above, cover, and chill before serving. Basil Pesto 2 tablespoons pine nuts (sunflower seeds are cheaper) 2 large garlic cloves, chopped 2¾ cups fresh basil leaves (about 6 bunches) 2 tablespoons (½…