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Orange Bubble
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 Posted: 06/10/04 - 10:28 Post subject: Basil recipes
I have a mass of basil that I've cultivated and already I've made a mountain of pesto. Any good basil recipes out there?
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Posted: 06/10/04 - 11:03 Post subject: Re: Basil recipes
| Orange Bubble wrote: | | I have a mass of basil that I've cultivated and already I've made a mountain of pesto. Any good basil recipes out there? |
Tomato-Basil bruschetta....mmmm..
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Posted: 06/10/04 - 11:07 Post subject: Re: Basil recipes
| Maddie's Wench wrote: | | Orange Bubble wrote: | | I have a mass of basil that I've cultivated and already I've made a mountain of pesto. Any good basil recipes out there? |
Tomato-Basil bruschetta....mmmm.. |
Mmmmm...thanks! I'm hungry for it now! 
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Posted: 06/10/04 - 11:49 Post subject:
How about in a salad with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and a light viniagrette?
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Posted: 06/10/04 - 11:50 Post subject:
How about mailing some of that to me??? I love fresh basil...what is it NOT good in??
I'll see if I can find some good recipes worth sharing
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Posted: 06/10/04 - 12:00 Post subject:
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Posted: 06/10/04 - 12:04 Post subject: Re: Basil recipes
| Orange Bubble wrote: | | I have a mass of basil that I've cultivated and already I've made a mountain of pesto. Any good basil recipes out there? |
Care to share your pest recipe?
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Posted: 06/10/04 - 12:06 Post subject:
You can freeze your pesto in ice cube trays, then put the cubes in ziplock bags. It will keep nicely for a while, and you can just dethaw serving sizes as you need them.
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Posted: 06/10/04 - 12:53 Post subject: Re: Basil recipes
| omega lambda wrote: | | Orange Bubble wrote: | | I have a mass of basil that I've cultivated and already I've made a mountain of pesto. Any good basil recipes out there? |
Care to share your pest recipe? |
Take 1 part Shelfie and..... 
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Posted: 06/10/04 - 13:07 Post subject:
| bpdou wrote: | | You can freeze your pesto in ice cube trays, then put the cubes in ziplock bags. It will keep nicely for a while, and you can just dethaw serving sizes as you need them. |
Yup, I already do that. 
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Posted: 06/10/04 - 13:13 Post subject:
You could do it like they do in Maine.
Take your extra (tomatoes, basil, cucumbers, whatever) and put it on a table in the front yard.
Then put a sign that says 50 cents a bunch, honor system.
I bet it will disappear and you might even get paid for some of it. 
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Posted: 06/10/04 - 13:58 Post subject:
| Maddie's Wench wrote: | You could do it like they do in Maine.
Take your extra (tomatoes, basil, cucumbers, whatever) and put it on a table in the front yard.
Then put a sign that says 50 cents a bunch, honor system.
I bet it will disappear and you might even get paid for some of it. |
Ha! They do that down here with coconuts. No one gets any money though because they're lying on the side of the road everywhere.
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Posted: 06/10/04 - 15:13 Post subject:
I had a Basil Brulee once. Yes. Like a Creme Brulee, but with basil. It was the most wonderful shade of green and it was delicious!
I looked for a recipe on the web, but...
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Posted: 06/11/04 - 12:17 Post subject: Re: Basil recipes
| omega lambda wrote: | | Orange Bubble wrote: | | I have a mass of basil that I've cultivated and already I've made a mountain of pesto. Any good basil recipes out there? |
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2 cups packed fresh basil
2 garlic cloves (more if you like it really arlicy)
1/2 cup walnuts (I use chopped awlnuts rather than whole)
1 1/4 cups evoo
1/2 cup grated Parmesean
1/2 cup pecorino or Romano
3/4 tsp. salt (or to taste)
Process basil, walnuts, and garlic in a food processor or blender and process for 1 seconds. With machine still on, add oil in a steady stream until almost 1 cup of oil has been used. With machine still running, add Parmesean and pecorino/ROmano, and he remaining oil. Taste and season with salt (if needed).
You can use pine nuts instead of walnuts, or even a combination of the two. A few sundried tomatoes (packed in oil) make it nice and colorful and add a bit more richness to the sauce.
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