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Chewy Watermelon Rind Candy

Chewy Watermelon Rind Candy

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
390 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut watermelon rind into 2-inch long, 1-inch wide, and 1/2-inch thick pieces.
  2. 2 Combine water, sugar, spearmint, and basil in a large pot. Bring to a rolling boil. Strain out spearmint and basil. Add watermelon rind, making sure pieces are completely immersed. Cook until rind is soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Drain watermelon pieces and arrange in a single layer on dehydrator trays. Dry according to the manufacturer's instructions until pieces are candied, 6 to 8 hours.

By BJMeltz

Garlic Cheese Flatbread

Garlic Cheese Flatbread

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x15-inch baking sheet.
  2. 2 Press dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Combine butter, garlic, and basil in a small bowl; drizzle over dough. Sprinkle with Cheddar, Romano, and Parmesan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Cut into 12 squares and serve warm.

By Brent BeSaw

Herbed Italian Loaf

Herbed Italian Loaf

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place warm water, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, flour and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select dough cycle; press Start.
  2. 2 Most machines have a 'beep' toward the end of their cycle that allows you to add additional ingredients. Sprinkle in oregano and basil at this time.
  3. 3 When machine's Dough cycle has ended, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape into an oval or round loaf. Place loaf on a baking sheet that has been well greased with olive oil. Cover with a damp towel and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  4. 4 In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons water with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut three slits on top of bread. Brush entire loaf with salt water mixture and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden and bottom of loaf sounds hollow when tapped. This bread will be hard when it comes out of the oven. Let sit 10 minutes to soften before cutting.

By Betty Karda

Mediterranean Elote

Mediterranean Elote

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Spread corn on the baking sheet. Add lemon, pulp-side up.
  3. 3 Roast corn and lemon in the preheated oven until starting to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  4. 4 Squeeze 1/2 of the lemon juice over the corn. Spoon mayonnaise into the center of the bowl. Put crema on top of the mayonnaise. Sprinkle feta cheese over the crema. Garnish with olives and basil. Squeeze remaining lemon juice on top and dust with paprika.

By SEW

Muffin Tin Pizza Frittatas

Muffin Tin Pizza Frittatas

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. 2 Add a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over high heat. Once hot, add the sausage and cook, breaking it up as it browns, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the chopped peppers and cook until soft, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, beat the eggs, Parmesan, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Add the cooked sausage and peppers. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil cooking spray. Pour the egg mixture into the muffin tin.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, in another skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, and oregano and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and simmer to thicken, about 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove mini frittatas from the oven. Top each with a spoonful of the sauce and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving. Continue baking to melt the cheese, 5 minutes more. Top with parsley and basil.

By Rachael Ray Every Day

Cajun Crab Cakes (No Breadcrumbs)

Cajun Crab Cakes (No Breadcrumbs)

4.7

Prep
40 min
Cook
20 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in the celery, bell pepper, green onion, carrot, and garlic. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes more.
  3. 3 Season with 1 tablespoon parsley flakes, 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, basil, pepper, dill weed, oregano, and thyme. Cook and stir until fragrant, 5 minutes more.
  4. 4 Transfer cooked vegetables to a large bowl; allow to cool for about 10 minutes. Set skillet aside for later use.
  5. 5 Stir the beaten eggs into the vegetables. Mix in the crabmeat and cracker crumbs with your hands, making sure not to break up the chunks of crab too much.
  6. 6 Shape the crab mixture into 12 small cakes.
  7. 7 Heat vegetable oil in the skillet over medium high heat.
  8. 8 Pan-fry the crab cakes in batches until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes.
  9. 9 To make dipping sauce: Whisk together the mayonnaise, chile-garlic sauce, 2 teaspoon Creole seasoning, 2 teaspoon parsley flakes, and paprika.

By Tracy

Garlic Basil Spread

Garlic Basil Spread

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

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

Italian Herb Infused Olive Oil

Italian Herb Infused Olive Oil

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place basil, thyme, rosemary and oregano in a 12 ounce bottle. Using a funnel, pour oil into bottle. Cover tightly, and refrigerate unused portions. Use within 2 to 3 days.

By Carol

A Farewell to Basil Fettuccine

A Farewell to Basil Fettuccine

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Process basil leaves in a food processor until chopped very fine. Add 1 1/2 cups flour and pulse two or three times, or until combined. Mix in egg and oil. Add water until dough forms a ball shape. If dough seems dry, add a bit more water.
  2. 2 Wrap dough in a piece of plastic wrap which has been coated in a few drops of olive oil. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  3. 3 Remove dough from the refrigerator and cut into 6 equal size portions. Run pasta though a pasta machine or roll with a rolling pin to desired thickness. Use additional flour to coat pasta while rolling. Once dough is desired thickness, run through the machine on the fettuccine setting to create noodles.
  4. 4 Allow pasta to dry for 1 hour prior to cooking.
  5. 5 Cook in a large pot of boiling water until al dente, 3 to 5 minutes depending on the thickness of the pasta.

By GYPSY-WITCH

Pesto Chips

Pesto Chips

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
4 min
Total
9 min

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

Creamy Pesto Sauce

Creamy Pesto Sauce

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the basil leaves and cook until tender and bright green, 2 to 5 minutes. Drain basil, reserving 2 tablespoons of the basil water.
  2. 2 Blend basil, 2 tablespoons basil water, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, butter, and garlic in a blender until smooth and creamy.

By *DW*

Basil Butter

Basil Butter

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place basil, garlic, and pepper to the bowl of a food processor. Process until leaves and garlic are finely chopped.
  2. 2 Add butter and process until just combined. Spoon into a container with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate until firm.

By Janis Dee

Yummy Garlic Croutons

Yummy Garlic Croutons

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner.
  2. 2 Place bread into a bowl; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with garlic powder and basil. Mix with your hands until bread is well coated and seasonings are evenly distributed. Pour onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and toasted, 6 to 10 minutes.

By vulpecula

Basil Simple Syrup

Basil Simple Syrup

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, sugar, and basil leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let syrup steep for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Drain syrup through a mesh strainer into a sterilized glass jar; discard basil leaves. Let cool, then cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

By foodelicious

Basil Cucumber Smash

Basil Cucumber Smash

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a Collins glass, muddle cucumber, basil, and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add vodka and crushed ice. Stir until well chilled. Garnish with an additional cucumber slice and basil leaf.

By Juliana Hale

Strawberry-Basil Hard Seltzer

Strawberry-Basil Hard Seltzer

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Muddle 3 strawberries and basil leaves in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with 1 cup ice cubes and vodka. Cover and shake until chilled, 15 to 20 seconds.
  2. 2 Fill 2 rocks glasses with ice and strain cocktail over. Top with club soda. Garnish with remaining strawberries.

By France Cevallos

Red, Juicy, Herb-Fried Tomatoes

Red, Juicy, Herb-Fried Tomatoes

3.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together basil, thyme, salt, and white pepper in a bowl. Mix in 5 teaspoons olive oil to make a spreadable paste. Spread paste on cut-side of each tomato half.
  2. 2 Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Place tomatoes herb-side down in the skillet. Cover and simmer until tomatoes are hot but not stewed, about 5 minutes.

By LITTLE OREGON GIRL

Joyce's Simple Pizza Sauce

Joyce's Simple Pizza Sauce

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir tomato sauce, sugar, basil, Italian seasoning, and minced onion together in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook for 10 minutes.

By AdoptK9

Sweet Basil Tomato Sauce

Sweet Basil Tomato Sauce

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, onion, basil, and garlic in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until slightly reduced, about 30 minutes.

By Joy Andrews

Herb Garlic Oil

Herb Garlic Oil

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
1 min
Total
486 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Pour olive oil into the skillet gradually, sliding the skillet away from the burner if oil begins to splatter. Add garlic; cook until sizzling but not brown, about 1 minute. Turn off heat, leaving the skillet on the burner. Stir in extra-virgin olive oil, basil, and oregano. Transfer to a container and store in the refrigerator until flavors blend, 8 hours to overnight.

By Mikey Tarts

Dry Spice Rub for Lamb or Beef

Dry Spice Rub for Lamb or Beef

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together the paprika, thyme, basil, cumin, and curry powder, if desired, in a small bowl. When ready to use, evenly sprinkle a light coating onto lamb or beef and pat into surface of the meat. For the most flavorful results, season meat and place in a resealable plastic bag; refrigerate 2 hours before cooking.

By Jessica Godfrey

Tomato Vinaigrette

Tomato Vinaigrette

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a blender or small food processor, blend or process the tomatoes, vinegar, basil, thyme, and mustard on medium to high speed, about 25 seconds or until well combined. To store, transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Shake well before serving.

By Allrecipes Member

Mango Bruschetta

Mango Bruschetta

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

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