Tuscan Cabbage Soup
Despite its humble name, this tasty soup is very nutritious and a big crowd-pleaser. It’s a very versatile recipe – replace the chicken stock with vegetable stock (and leave out the ham hocks) and you have a vegetarian version. Don’t have any white cannelini beans on hand? Use red kidney... Read More
Classic Basil Pesto
Serve pesto stirred into pasta, over baked potatoes, or spread over toasted baguette slices. Delicious with turkey or roasted chicken sandwiches, too! INGREDIENTS 2 cups firmly packed fresh basil leaves (about one large bunch of basil) 1/3 cup pine nuts, walnuts or almonds, lightly toasted until fragrant 1/4 cup Italian... Read More
Fresh Basil Vinaigrette
Use this vibrant vinaigrette for a summer salad of baby salad greens. INGREDIENTS 2 cups basil leaves (about 1 large bunch) 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup white wine or champagne vinegar 1 large clove garlic Salt and pepper to taste METHOD In a blender jar, whirl the... Read More
Basil
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a popular summer annual with large aromatic green leaves on soft branching stems and usually grows 18-24 inches tall. The most popular varieties are Sweet Basil and Genovese. The flavor of Sweet basil is floral and mild, with slightly minty notes, licorice-like aroma with clove-like undertones.... Read More