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Strawberry Beer Bread with Fresh Basil

Strawberry Beer Bread with Fresh Basil

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Stir flour and white sugar together in a large mixing bowl. Pour in beer and stir. Add strawberries and basil and stir until well combined; batter will be stiff and sticky. Scoop batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the top generously with coarse sugar.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.

By Tammy Lynn

Homemade Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs

Homemade Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 Layer bread slices in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets. Allow a bit of room between slices for warm air to circulate.
  3. 3 Toast bread in the preheated oven, flipping until evenly dry, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely, 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Process bread in a food processor until fine. Add Pecorino Romano cheese, parsley, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and sugar and pulse until just combined.

By BabyDragonfly

Herb Bread for Bread Machine

Herb Bread for Bread Machine

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
180 min
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour warm water into the pan of your bread machine; add egg, salt, white sugar, olive oil, rosemary, oregano, basil, flour, and bread machine yeast, respectively.
  2. 2 Set machine to bake a large loaf with light crust and press Start.

By BowerMarty

Braided Italian Herb Bread

Braided Italian Herb Bread

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1 ½ cups flour, sugar, yeast, 2 teaspoons basil, salt, oregano, garlic powder, and rosemary in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Combine milk, water, and butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until butter melts, about 30 seconds. Pour over flour mixture; beat until dough is just moistened. Add egg; beat until smooth. Stir in remaining 3 cups flour until a soft dough forms.
  3. 3 Turn dough out onto a floured surface, such as a large cutting board or countertop; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Divide dough into thirds; shape each piece into a 15-inch rope. Transfer ropes to a greased baking sheet; braid together. Pinch ends to seal; tuck under the braid. Cover and let rise until doubled in volume, about 25 minutes.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brush top of braid with olive oil; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon basil.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet or transfer to a wire rack.

By Nerice Photography

Focaccia Bread

Focaccia Bread

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine flour, yeast, salt, sugar, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add water and vegetable oil, then mix until dough comes together.
  2. 2 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
  3. 3 Lightly oil a large bowl; place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a clean, damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  5. 5 Punch dough down and place on prepared baking sheet. Pat into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle. Brush top with olive oil and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  7. 7 Cut into 12 pieces and serve warm.

By Terri McCarrell

Tonkatsu Shoyu Ramen (Pork Cutlet Soy Sauce Ramen)

Tonkatsu Shoyu Ramen (Pork Cutlet Soy Sauce Ramen)

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a small pot halfway with water. Bring to a boil; add egg and cook in boiling water for 15 minutes. Drain. Run cold water over egg and set aside to cool.
  2. 2 Pour sesame oil into a large skillet. Lay pork slices in oil. Cover pork with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds, 1/2 of the basil, and 1/2 of the sage. Flip and cover pork with these remaining ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds, basil, and sage.
  3. 3 Cook pork, covered, over medium-low heat, until evenly browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until second side is browned, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat.
  4. 4 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook ramen noodles in boiling water until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander set in the sink; rinse noodles until water runs clear. Return noodles to the pot.
  5. 5 Stir kombu, bonito stock, soy sauce, and miso paste into noodles. Cook, stirring with chopsticks, over medium heat, until miso paste is dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer noodles to a serving bowl.
  6. 6 Peel and cut egg in half lengthwise. Place egg, pork slices, and fish paste slices over noodles. Garnish with tonkatsu sauce, ginger, green onion, and black pepper.

By bvncbvnc

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