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Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• cream cheese
• half-and-half
• chive
• rye bread
• cucumber

Instructions

1. 1 Beat cream cheese with half-and-half with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth and easy to spread; stir in chives.
2. 2 Use a large round cookie or biscuit cutter to cut 24 rounds out of the bread slices. Spread each round with cream cheese mixture and top each canape with 1 or 2 thin cucumber slices and a basil leaf. If making ahead, cover tea sandwiches lightly with plastic wrap and chill.

By christaann

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• ground sausage
• cream cheese
• bread crumb
• romano cheese
• olive oil
• garlic salt
• oregano
• hungarian hot pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Cook sausage in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and let cool for 5 minutes.
3. 3 Transfer sausage to a medium bowl. Add cream cheese, bread crumbs, Romano cheese, olive oil, garlic salt, oregano, and basil; mix until well combined.
4. 4 Stuff pepper halves with sausage mixture, then transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until stuffing is golden brown and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

By Russ

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• black pepper
• salt
• worcestershire sauce
• balsamic vinegar
• lime
• olive oil
• cherry tomato
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• oregano
• cumin
• salt
• garlic
• jalapeno pepper
• green onion
• red bell pepper
• cucumber
• tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Combine diced tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, green onion, jalapeño, and garlic in a large bowl. Stir in salt, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
2. 2 Place cherry tomatoes, olive oil, lime juice, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a blender. Cover and purée until smooth.
3. 3 Pour puréed mixture through a strainer into the tomato-cucumber mixture; stir to combine.
4. 4 Place 1/3 of the tomato mixture into the blender. Cover, turn blender on, and purée until smooth. Return puréed mixture to the remaining tomato-cucumber mixture. Stir to combine. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
5. 5 Season cold soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and top with basil.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• garlic
• red pepper flake
• canola oil
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Combine basil leaves, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a food processor or blender. Pulse 3 to 4 times. Slowly pour in canola oil and olive oil and blend until thick and creamy, about 30 seconds. Add additional oil if needed to make the spread smoother.

By Allrecipes

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• ✓ basil
• potato chip
• parmesan cheese
• garlic
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. 2 Arrange potato chips in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet; top with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, dried basil, and garlic.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and chips are just starting to brown around the edges, about 4 minutes. Top chips with remaining Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Drizzle olive oil over cheese layer. Cool and transfer to a serving bowl.

By Cally

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• bread
• mango
• romano cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the broiler.
2. 2 Arrange French bread slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Broil in the preheated oven 1 to 2 minutes per side, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat.
3. 3 In a medium bowl, mix mango and fresh basil.
4. 4 Top each bread slice with equal amounts of the mango and basil mixture. Sprinkle with Romano cheese, adjusting the amount to taste.
5. 5 Return topped bread to broiler. Broil 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned. Serve hot.

By Justin Aleo

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• mayonnaise
• garlic
• lemon juice
• worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Mix the mayonnaise and garlic together in a small bowl. Add the lemon juice and basil; whisk until thoroughly combined. Beat the Worcestershire sauce into the mixture. Serve immediately, or chill until serving.

By Andrea Alexander

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• ricotta cheese
• salt
• garlic powder
• black pepper
• red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. 1 Combine ricotta cheese, basil, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and pepper flakes in a mini food processor and process until all ingredients are well incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes.

By Yoly

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• black bean
• lemon juice
• garlic powder

Instructions

1. 1 Process black beans, lemon juice, basil, and garlic powder together in a food processor until thick.

By thepurplebaker

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• mini bagel
• oregano
• garlic powder
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
2. 2 Mix oregano, garlic powder, and basil in a small bowl. Pour olive oil into a separate bowl. Brush bagel slices with olive oil on both sides; wipe any excess oil from pieces using a paper towel. Sprinkle a small amount of oregano mixture onto each bagel piece. Arrange seasoned bagel slices onto a cooking rack.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bagel chips are browned and crisp, about 1 hour. Let cool 10 minutes.

By Ryan

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• ✓ basil
• cream cheese
• havarti cheese
• parmesan cheese
• lemon peel
• garlic
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Mix cream cheese, Havarti cheese, Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons basil, lemon zest, and garlic together in a bowl. Transfer cream cheese mixture to a piece of plastic wrap. Roll the plastic wrap around cream cheese mixture forming a cone shape, resembling a tree.
2. 2 Stand the 'tree' upright and remove the plastic wrap. Cover the visible portion of the 'tree' with 1/4 cup basil and parsley.
3. 3 Gently wrap the 'tree' with a fresh sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.

By Laura

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• skewer
• blackberry
• mozzarella
• apricot
• balsamic glaze

Instructions

1. 1 Assemble skewers in this order: basil leaf, blackberry, basil leaf, mozzarella ball, basil leaf, and a dried apricot.
2. 2 Drizzle skewers with balsamic glaze and serve.

By lutzflcat

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• baguette
• olive oil
• tomato
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2 Place bread slices on a baking sheet. Brush tops with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly toasted.
3. 3 Combine remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, drained tomatoes, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
4. 4 Divide tomato mixture evenly over toasted bread. Serve immediately.

By Hunt's

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• baguette
• ricotta cheese
• black mission fig
• balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Place the baguette slices on an ungreased, foil-lined baking sheet.
3. 3 Bake the bread in the preheated oven until the bottoms are brown, about 5 minutes; flip and bake until crisp, 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven.
4. 4 Spread 1 tablespoon of ricotta on each slice of toasted bread. Place a few ribbons of basil on each, arrange a slice of fig on top, and drizzle the finished crostini with balsamic vinegar.

By Rachel Wolkofsky Pollack

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• goat cheese
• prosciutto
• fig
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place goat cheese on a sheet of plastic wrap. Top with another sheet of plastic wrap and use a rolling pin to flatten into a 4x8-inch rectangle.
2. 2 Remove the top sheet of plastic wrap and cover goat cheese with slices of prosciutto, slightly overlapping the edges. Cover prosciutto with a new sheet of plastic wrap and flip both sheets over so the goat cheese layer is now facing up.
3. 3 Remove top sheet of plastic wrap. Cover goat cheese evenly with figs, basil, and black pepper. Starting from the long edge, roll tightly to form a log. Wrap log in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

By SunnyDaysNora

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• parmesan cheese
• romano cheese
• mayonnaise
• oregano
• green onion
• garlic
• biscuit dough

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
2. 2 In a medium bowl, mix together Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, mayonnaise, basil, oregano, green onions and garlic.
3. 3 Separate each unbaked biscuit vertically into 3 pieces. Spread 1 tablespoon cheese mixture on each piece.
4. 4 Arrange pieces in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 10 to 12 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm!

By Kaylee

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• vegetable oil
• broccoli
• cheddar cheese
• bread crumb
• egg
• oregano
• garlic powder

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with oil.
2. 2 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil; add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes. Let broccoli cool at room temperature until cool enough to handle.
3. 3 Transfer broccoli to a large mixing bowl. Add Cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, eggs, basil, oregano, and garlic powder to broccoli; mix well. Shape into nuggets or fun shapes and arrange onto the prepared baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, flip, and continue baking until heated through and beginning to firm, 10 to 15 minutes more.

By goodeats

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• mini tortellini pasta
• mozzarella cheese
• grape tomato
• wooden skewer
• pesto dipping sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes. Let cool completely.
2. 2 If necessary, cut fresh mozzarella into 1-inch pieces. Thread Fresh Mozzarella, fresh basil leaves, tortellini and tomatoes onto skewers. Serve with prepared pesto as a dipping sauce.

By BelGioioso Cheese

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• garlic and herb feta cheese
• cream cheese
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine the feta cheese and cream cheese in the container of a food processor or blender. Process until well blended. Remove to a serving dish and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with a sprig of basil, and serve.

By Adub

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• olive oil
• goat cheese
• cherry tomato
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Drizzle about 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil into the bottom of each 6-ounce ramekin and sprinkle about 1 tablespoon basil per ramekin over the oil. Place 1 goat cheese piece over the basil in each ramekin; surround with sliced cherry tomatoes. Top with cracked black pepper and cayenne. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoon of the remaining basil on top of each portion, place ramekins on a baking sheet, and drizzle each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons more olive oil.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• olive oil
• garlic salt
• chervil
• black pepper
• pita bread

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. 2 Mix oil, garlic salt, chervil, basil, and pepper together in a small bowl.
3. 3 Cut each pita bread into 8 triangles using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
4. 4 Arrange some pita triangles in a single layer on each of the prepared baking sheets; brush with oil mixture. Not all will fit, so set remaining triangles aside.
5. 5 Bake on two racks of the preheated oven until lightly browned and crispy, about 7 minutes, switching halfway through.
6. 6 Transfer pita chips to a serving platter and repeat Steps 4 to 5 with remaining triangles and oil mixture.

By Dawn

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• cream cheese
• feta cheese
• carrot
• garlic powder
• egg yolk
• parsley
• wonton wrapper
• soy sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Mix cream cheese, feta cheese, carrot, garlic powder, egg yolk, basil, and parsley together in a bowl.
3. 3 Place a wonton wrapper on a work surface and wet the corners of the wrapper with a moist finger. Spoon 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of the wrapper; fold wrapper over the filling, sealing the edges shut. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. Place wontons on a baking sheet and brush with soy sauce.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until corners of wontons are brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

By Jessica

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• crescent roll dough
• cream cheese
• mayonnaise
• garlic powder
• broccoli
• cauliflower
• carrot
• salad seasoning mix

Instructions

1. 1 Without separating the dough, roll out both packs of crescent rolls onto a baking sheet, forming them into a single, flat surface. Bake according to the directions on the package. Allow the finished rolls to cool.
2. 2 In a bowl, Mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, basil and garlic powder. Spread the mixture evenly over the surface of the rolls. Spread the broccoli, cauliflower and carrots on top of the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle the salad seasoning mix over all. Cut into squares and serve.

By Staci Mondell

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• cream cheese
• garlic
• vermouth
• parsley
• salt
• tarragon
• sage
• white pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Mix cream cheese, garlic, vermouth, parsley, salt, basil, tarragon, sage, and white pepper in a food processor until smooth. Refrigerate at least 1 day before serving.

By lutzflcat

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• olive oil
• halloumi cheese
• balsamic vinegar
• honey
• cherry tomato
• metal skewer

Instructions

1. 1 Combine oil and basil leaves in a food processor; pulse to combine. Place halloumi cheese in a flat bowl. Pour basil-infused oil over the cheese. Toss to coat and let marinate 1 hour.
2. 2 Heat vinegar and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until sauce begins to thicken, about 7 minutes. Turn heat off and set aside.
3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
4. 4 Add cherry tomatoes to the cheese and toss until coated. Thread cheese and tomatoes on skewers.
5. 5 Place on the preheated grill. Grill for 3 minutes, flip and grill for 3 more minutes.
6. 6 Transfer skewers to a serving platter. Drizzle with vinegar reduction and serve immediately. Garnish with additional basil if desired.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• watermelon
• mozzarella cheese
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Trim basil leaves into small circles about 1 inch in diameter.
2. 2 Thread watermelon and mozzarella cheese on toothpicks, sandwiching a basil leaf in between. Arrange on a serving plate.
3. 3 Pour olive oil and balsamic vinegar over toothpicks. Sprinkle salt and black pepper on top.

By Nicole Cox

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• baguette
• tomato
• red onion
• black pepper
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Combine tomato, basil, and red onion in a small mixing bowl; stir well. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
3. 3 Arrange bread on a baking sheet. Place in oven, and bake until well toasted, approximately 5 minutes.
4. 4 Remove bread from oven, and transfer to a large serving platter. Let bread cool 3 to 5 minutes. Rub garlic into the top of each slice of toast; the toast should glisten with the garlic. Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each slice, and serve.

By liamsgm

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• olive oil
• butter
• yellow onion
• salt
• black pepper
• paprika
• tarragon
• brown sugar
• goat cheese
• sour cream

Instructions

1. 1 Melt the butter with the olive oil in a shallow skillet over medium heat; cook the onion in the butter and oil until translucent. Season with salt, pepper, basil, paprika, tarragon, and brown sugar. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir until the onions have softened and caramelized, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
2. 2 Mix the goat cheese and sour cream together in a bowl; stir the onions into the mixture.

By Color Fell

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• green olive
• black olive
• artichoke heart
• banana pepper
• red bell pepper
• garlic
• caper
• lemon juice
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 In a food processor or blender, chop green olives, black olives, and artichoke hearts in batches until just spreadable; pour into a mixing bowl. Puree banana peppers and red bell pepper until just spreadable; mix into olive mixture.
2. 2 Stir in garlic, capers, basil, lemon juice, and olive oil until well blended. Tapenade will keep in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

By Pam R

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• tomato
• parmesan cheese
• olive oil
• garlic
• seasoning salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium bowl, mix tomatoes, dried basil, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic, seasoning salt and ground black pepper. Cover and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight, before serving.

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