Coming home from the farm and raised her CSA share, I had the freshness of the basil in our basket odor. It had me thinking about so many dishes that I could do to use of each sheet of this wonderful plant.
The word basil comes from the Greek word for king, and this herb really high on the list of favorites at home. There are several types of basil. What we see in the stores and grow in our herb gardens is regarded as basil and is usually found in Italian foods.It is a Thai basil and holy basil, both used in Asian cooking and have more variety of flavors – a more licorice and another of cloves.
Here are some ideas for you to use, take the flavors of this wonderful king of herbs in your kitchen.
Lasagna: I always add fresh basil leaves in a layer in my lasagna. It imparts a wonderful, fresh flavor of the ingredients.
Sandwiches: How about a grilled turkey panini with provolone? Really tastewell and is so simple. Take a good ciabatta bread or Italian, a little low fat mayo, layer the turkey, cheese, tomatoes and basil. Top with another bread cut into slices. Butter the bread slices and cut on the grill or in a pan and panini.
Another sandwich to add to this list, is a grilled cheese. Use a hearty bread with a delicious cheddar smooth, not too spicy, cut into thin slices. Add a few slices of Roma tomatoes and fresh basil. Grill and enjoy
Pizza: I use fresh basil onPizza, although I'm not talking about the traditional Pizza Margherita. It adds so much depth to a sausage, mushrooms, onions and pizza. Even a grilled chicken pizza with white sauce and fresh basil – Super combination.
Bread: Add chopped basil, spread a mixture of garlic butter and a little grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese before frying.
Chicken: Saute chicken in a pan with white wine, garlic, onion and fresh basil. . The cooked chicken and ΒΌ cup chicken stock removal. Bringto a boil, thicken with cornstarch / flour / water mixture. Adjust seasonings and serve as a wonderful sauce with the chicken.
Do not forget the traditional pesto, the wonderfully freezes for a few months. Besides the large pick a snack from the appetizer table – fresh bread, Italian or crackers with a slice of mozzarella, fresh tomato slice, quick grind of cracked pepper and basil leaf. The subject always empties quickly.
Use this sheet and give very simpleits rightful place as king in your kitchen.
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