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Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• sugar
• water
• lime juice

Instructions

1. 1 Make a simple syrup by bringing sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan. Allow to boil for 1 minute, then remove from the heat. Let cool for about 10 minutes.
2. 2 Purée cooled simple syrup, lime juice, and basil in a blender. Pour into a container, cover, and place into the freezer until completely frozen, about 2 hours.
3. 3 Break the frozen mixture into pieces and place back into the blender. Blend until smooth. Return to the container, cover, and store in the freezer until ready to serve.

By Mark Logan

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• ✓ basil
• white sugar
• water
• lemon juice
• lemon zest
• lemon

Instructions

1. 1 Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, 3 to 5 minutes. Boil for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add lemon juice, basil sprigs, and lemon zest. Remove from heat and allow to cool for about 20 minutes.
2. 2 Pour into a 9x13-inch metal baking pan or two 8-inch metal cake pans.
3. 3 Place in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Remove basil leaves and stir. Freeze for 6 to 8 hours, stirring sorbet with a fork about once per hour until all the liquid is frozen.
4. 4 Scoop sorbet into individual serving dishes and garnish with lemon slices and fresh basil leaves.

By Bibi

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• vegetable oil
• egg
• sour cream
• white cake mix
• vanilla pudding mix
• balsamic vinegar
• white sugar
• strawberry
• mint

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Generously grease a fluted tube pan (such as a Bundt®).
3. 3 Stir vegetable oil, eggs, and sour cream in a large bowl until thoroughly combined; stir in cake mix, instant vanilla pudding mix, and basil until batter is smooth.
4. 4 Pour batter into prepared pan.
5. 5 Bake until the cake is lightly browned at the edges and a toothpick inserted into the thickest part of the cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
6. 6 Let cake cool in pan for 20 minutes before inverting to turn cake out onto rack to cool completely.
7. 7 Stir balsamic vinegar with sugar in a saucepan and place over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until vinegar syrup is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool syrup to room temperature.
8. 8 Just before serving, stir strawberries with balsamic syrup in a bowl; spoon berries and syrup over the cake. Sprinkle cake with fresh mint.

By jennifer macias

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• butter
• self-rising flour
• white sugar
• milk
• parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• black pepper
• peach
• white sugar
• balsamic vinegar
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pour 2 teaspoons melted butter into the bottoms of two 6-ounce glass or ceramic ramekins.
2. 2 Combine self-rising flour with 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl; whisk in milk to make a smooth batter. Whisk Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and black pepper into the batter; divide equally between the prepared ramekins.
3. 3 Place peach slices into a bowl and top with 2 tablespoons sugar and basil. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and water; mix. Allow peaches to rest and let sugar draw out the moisture, about 10 minutes. Divide sliced peaches and their juice over the batter.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the cobbler batter rises up over the peaches and cobblers are browned and bubbling, about 35 minutes. Let cool for about 20 minutes before serving for cobblers set up. Serve warm.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• mango
• lime
• cayenne pepper
• salt
• white sugar
• mango

Instructions

1. 1 Combine mango chunks, lime juice, basil, cayenne pepper, and salt in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour mango purée into a large bowl; stir in sugar until sugar dissolves. Fold in diced mango. Pour into freezer pop molds.
2. 2 Freeze until firm, 14 to 24 hours.

By Danielle Walquist Lynch

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• butter
• water
• white sugar
• cornstarch
• strawberry
• crescent roll
• sugar
• cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
2. 2 Bring water, ½ cup sugar, and cornstarch to a low boil in a saucepan, stirring constantly; add strawberries and basil and stir to coat. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Cut 1 tablespoon butter into pieces; place on top strawberries.
3. 3 Unroll crescent rolls; tear into pieces and arrange on top strawberries, adding as much as you'd like.
4. 4 Place remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a microwave-safe dish; microwave until melted, about 10 seconds. Brush melted butter over crescent rolls; sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon on top.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden, about 25 minutes, covering with aluminum foil during the last 5 minutes to prevent over-browning.

By Rachael N Reed Palmer

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• mango
• orange juice
• olive oil
• cucumber
• red bell pepper
• onion
• garlic
• jalapeno pepper
• lime juice
• parsley
• cilantro
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Process mangoes, orange juice and oil in a blender or food processor until pureed. Transfer to a medium bowl, along with remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. (Can be made several hours before serving.)

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• strawberry
• white sugar
• balsamic vinegar
• raspberry vinegar
• heavy cream
• sugar
• sour cream
• cream cheese
• white sugar
• almond
• meringue cookie

Instructions

1. 1 Combine strawberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, balsamic vinegar, raspberry vinegar, and basil in a bowl: set aside until strawberries release their juices and absorb flavors, at least 15 minutes.
2. 2 Whip heavy cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. Gradually add 1 tablespoon sugar, continually beating until soft peaks form. Beat in sour cream and cream cheese until well blended.
3. 3 Sprinkle enough of remaining 3 tablespoons sugar into a heavy saucepan until bottom of pan is covered with a thin layer. Cook over medium heat, adding more sugar as it starts to melt; stir until caramelized and amber in color. Stir in almonds.
4. 4 Pour sugar-almond mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper. Place another sheet of parchment paper on top; roll into a thin layer using a rolling pin. Cool. Break into pieces.
5. 5 Spoon a layer of macerated strawberries in bottoms of 4 serving dishes; top with a layer of whipped cream and crushed meringue cookies. Continue layering until reaches tops of dishes. Garnish with caramelized almond pieces, crushed meringue cookies, and macerated strawberries.

By Francisca Azeredo Lobo

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• decorating candy
• silver dragee
• cream cheese
• confectioners' sugar
• coconut extract
• vegetable oil
• egg
• water
• coconut
• white cake mix
• butter
• lemon
• lemon juice
• curry powder
• egg
• sugar
• heavy cream

Instructions

1. 1 To make the sweet basil cream, heat the whipping cream in a saucepan until hot; do not boil. Turn off the heat and add the basil, stems and all, to the cream and allow it to steep for 1 hour. Refrigerate the cream for 3 hours or overnight. Strain and discard the basil.
2. 2 Meanwhile, make the sweet curry lemon curd. Use a large microwave-safe bowl: the curd will expand to twice its volume as it cooks. Whisk together the white sugar, two eggs, and curry powder until smooth. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and butter. Cook in the microwave, stirring at one-minute intervals, until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Pour the cooked curd through a sieve and refrigerate for at least three hours or until set. The mixture will have the consistency of soft pudding.
3. 3 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with cupcake liners.
4. 4 Combine the white cake mix and coconut flakes in a mixing bowl. Stir in the water, three eggs, vegetable oil, and coconut extract. (For an extra-light texture, separate the egg whites from the yolks and beat the whites until medium-stiff peaks form. Fold the beaten egg whites into the cake batter.)
5. 5 Scoop the cake batter into the prepared pans, filling the cups 2/3 full. Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool completely.
6. 6 In a chilled bowl, whip the cold basil-infused cream and 3 cups of confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate. Beat the cream cheese and remaining 3 cups of confectioners' sugar until smooth and soft. Fold in the whipped cream and mix gently until fully combined.
7. 7 To decorate the cupcakes, spread a tablespoon of the lemon curd on top of each cupcake, followed by a dollop of the basil cream. Sprinkle with dragees.

By mkecupcakequeen

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• all-purpose flour
• whole wheat flour
• almond meal
• sugar
• lemon zest
• salt
• butter
• buttermilk
• egg yolk
• white sugar
• cornstarch
• milk
• vanilla extract
• apricot
• apricot jam

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Whisk all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, almond meal, 1 tablespoon sugar, lemon zest, and salt together in a large bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture forms pea-sized crumbs. Stir in buttermilk until dough comes together.
3. 3 Press dough into the bottom and ½ inch up sides of a 16x12-inch baking pan or baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack, about 1 hour.
5. 5 Meanwhile, whisk egg yolks, ⅔ cup sugar, and cornstarch together in a heavy-bottomed saucepan; whisk in milk. Add basil; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture begins to steam, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low and discard basil. Whisk vigorously until custard thickens, about 1 minute.
6. 6 Set a mesh strainer over a large bowl. Pour custard through strainer; press it through using a rubber spatula. Whisk vanilla extract into custard. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto custard surface. Refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours.
7. 7 Pour custard into crust; spread to edges with a rubber spatula. Arrange apricot slices on top.
8. 8 Place apricot jam in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high until melted, about 1 minute. Brush jam over apricot slices.

By cheesemite

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
• 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
• tomato
• salt
• summer squash
• herb stuffing mix
• mozzarella cheese
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Halve tomatoes horizontally; sprinkle cut sides with salt. Place tomatoes on paper towels, cut-sides down, for about 5 minutes. Hollow out tomato halves, leaving sides ¼-inch thick; discard seeds and chop pulp.
3. 3 Place pulp, squash, herb stuffing, mozzarella, basil, and black pepper in a bowl; mix until well combined. Stuff mixture into tomato halves.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender and cheese melts, about 20 minutes.

By Staci

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• garlic
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• chickpea
• white bean
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add the basil and cook uncovered until bright green, about 20 seconds. Immediately plunge basil in ice water until cold. Squeeze basil to remove excess moisture and pat dry with a paper towel.
2. 2 Put basil, garlic, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garbanzo beans, and white beans, salt, and black pepper, respectively, in a blender. Cover and blend until almost smooth; add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and puree until smooth.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• chickpea
• tahini
• lemon juice
• garlic
• red pepper
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended. Add roasted peppers and basil; process until the peppers are finely chopped. Season with salt and pepper.
2. 2 Transfer hummus to a small bowl, cover, and chill until ready to serve.

By MARBALET

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• olive oil
• celery
• carrot
• onion
• garlic
• vegetable stock
• quinoa
• turmeric
• lime juice
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in celery, carrots, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Stir in vegetable stock, quinoa, basil, and turmeric. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in lime juice and season with salt.

By jwyant89

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• couscous
• water
• olive oil
• garlic
• red bell pepper
• green onion
• cherry tomato
• salt
• black pepper
• balsamic vinegar
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Stir couscous into boiling water and return water to a boil. Cover and remove pot from heat. Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
3. 3 While couscous is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic, green onions, and peppers; sauté briefly. Stir in tomatoes, basil, cooked couscous, salt, and pepper. Mix together and transfer to a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Splash some balsamic vinegar on top.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese while still warm.

By Nancy Trempe

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• bulgur wheat
• water
• onion
• salt
• black pepper
• ground beef
• ground lamb
• pine nut
• butter
• cherry tomato
• mint

Instructions

1. 1 Place bulgur into a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand until water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. 3 Stir 1/4 cup onion, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, basil, and pepper into softened bulgur. Add ground beef and 1/2 pound lamb; mix well. Divide mixture into two portions. Pat one portion over the bottom of a 12x7-inch baking dish.
4. 4 Place remaining portion onto waxed paper and pat into 12x7-inch rectangle on a piece of waxed paper; set aside.
5. 5 Cook and stir remaining 1/4 cup onion and 1/2 pound lamb in a skillet until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease from the skillet. Stir in pine nuts and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Spoon over meat layer in the baking dish.
6. 6 Invert the second meat layer over the filling; peel off and discard waxed paper. Score the top layer into diamond shapes by cutting diagonally in both directions, leaving about 3 inches between the cuts. Press a small dab of butter into the middle of each diamond.
7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Garnish with cherry tomatoes and mint.

By Russ Neimy

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• lemon juice
• tahini
• garlic
• salt
• chickpea
• olive oil
• sun-dried tomato
• oil
• olive oil
• paprika

Instructions

1. 1 Place lemon juice, tahini, garlic, and salt in the bowl of a food processor; process until smooth. Add garbanzo beans and ½ cup olive oil; process until smooth, scraping sides of the bowl occasionally. Add sun-dried tomatoes; pulse until chopped to very small pieces and incorporated into hummus. Add basil; pulse until mixed in, about 3 pulses.
2. 2 Transfer hummus to a shallow serving dish; make a few decorative grooves on top. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil; sprinkle with paprika before serving.

By MARKCOSENZA

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• white sugar
• yeast
• water
• salt
• olive oil
• whole wheat flour
• spinach
• onion
• lemon juice
• garlic
• mint
• garlic salt

Instructions

1. 1 In a small bowl, stir together yeast, sugar and hot water; set aside until bubbles form on the yeast's surface. Stir in salt and olive oil. Place flour in a large bowl, then stir in yeast mixture and bring mixture together to form a soft dough. Working on a lightly floured surface, use your hands to knead the dough until it's satiny smooth and soft, about 15 minutes. Cover dough with a clean towel and set aside to rest.
2. 2 Coarsely chop the spinach. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and add spinach. Cook spinach 2 minutes, or just until wilted; drain very well and return to the pot. Add onions, lemon juice, garlic, basil, mint, and garlic salt. Cook and stir spinach mixture 2 minutes more to blend the flavors.
3. 3 Place a pizza stone in the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Meanwhile, cut the dough into golf-ball size pieces and roll into 5-inch diameter disks about 1/4-inch thick. Place 1 tablespoon of spinach filling in the middle of each disk. Be sure to stir the spinach mixture frequently so the juice doesn't separate. Fold up three sides of the disk to make a triangle, leaving a small hole in the center to release steam while baking.
4. 4 Bake 10 to15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and cool on racks.

By MissChefBaker

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• olive oil
• onion
• red bell pepper
• aleppo chile
• red pepper flakes
• garlic
• tomato
• salt
• black pepper
• egg
• feta cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, chiles, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until onions are soft and translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, with their juices, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tomatoes are softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
2. 2 Add eggs to the skillet, tilting the skillet until eggs cover skillet completely. Do not mix. Cook until eggs are set, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. 3 Top with basil and feta cheese.

By Yoly

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• cilantro
• parsley
• thyme
• tomato
• green bell pepper
• russet potato
• lamb chop
• cumin
• mint
• salt
• black pepper
• eggplant
• carrot
• beer
• brown onion
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Combine basil, cilantro, parsley, and thyme in a bowl; reserve 2 tablespoons herb mixture in a bowl and refrigerate.
2. 2 Place ½ of the remaining herb mixture in a large soup pot. Add ½ of the tomatoes, ½ of the bell peppers, and ½ of the potatoes in layers. Top with lamb; season with cumin, mint, salt, and black pepper. Layer in eggplant and carrots, then top with remaining tomatoes, bell peppers, potatoes, and remaining ½ of herb mixture. Pour in beer.
3. 3 Cover pot; cook over medium heat about 1 hour. Add onions and garlic. Taste and season with salt if necessary; cook 2 hours more. Garnish with reserved 2 tablespoons herb mixture; serve hot.

By Tigran Mesropyan

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• tilapia
• black pepper
• ginger root
• cumin
• red pepper flakes
• sumac
• water
• lemon juice
• white wine
• tomato
• green olive
• caper
• artichoke heart
• garlic
• green bell pepper
• onion
• olive oil
• couscous
• water

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil and stir in couscous. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit 5 minutes.
2. 2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and sauté onion and green pepper about 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in garlic, and continue to cook and stir, about 2 minutes. Mix in artichoke hearts with reserved liquid, capers with reserved liquid, and olives. Stir in tomatoes, wine, lemon juice, and 1 cup water (or enough to attain desired thickness). Season with sumac powder, red pepper, basil, cumin, ginger, and pepper.
3. 3 Bring mixture to a boil and mix in fish chunks. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork. Serve over couscous.

By Randall Shillman

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• red cabbage
• green cabbage
• black pepper
• salt
• garlic
• parsley
• yogurt
• vegetable oil
• water
• salt
• all-purpose flour
• water
• white sugar
• active dry yeast
• salt
• cayenne pepper
• tomato paste
• ground lamb
• tomato
• cumin
• coriander seed
• paprika
• garlic
• olive oil
• lemon
• mint
• red bell pepper
• green bell pepper
• parsley
• onion

Instructions

1. 1 Make lamb sauce: Combine onion, parsley, bell peppers, basil, mint, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, paprika, coriander seed, and cumin. Pulse until vegetables are finely chopped. Add tomatoes and process until mixture is a thick puree.
2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add lamb, pureed vegetable mixture, and tomato paste; mix well. Cook and stir until lamb is cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in cayenne pepper and salt to taste. Transfer mixture to a shallow baking dish to cool to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
3. 3 Make dough: Dissolve yeast and sugar in 1 cup warm water. Combine flour and salt in a large bowl and stir well. Add 1/2 cup water and oil to yeast mixture and pour over flour mixture. Use your hands to mix dough. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
4. 4 Shape dough into a ball and transfer to an oiled bowl. Cover with a wet towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. Remove lamb sauce from the refrigerator and allow to come up to room temperature.
5. 5 Meanwhile, make garlic sauce: Combine yogurt, parsley, and garlic in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well and set aside.
6. 6 Punch dough down, transfer it to a floured work surface, and cut into 10 portions. Shape each portion into a round. Flatten each round with your hand; use a rolling pin to roll each piece into a 10-inch circle. The dough should be thin, like a crepe. Place the rounds on parchment paper.
7. 7 Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
8. 8 Stir lamb sauce and spoon it onto a dough round. Spread it thinly to the edges and press down lightly so it sticks. Place on the prepared baking sheets.
9. 9 Bake pizzas on the lowest oven rack in the preheated oven until the edges are a light tan color, 8 to 10 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool. The pizzas can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days or in the freezer for 3 months. To reheat, place pizzas in a 350 degrees F oven (175 degrees C) for 8 minutes.
10. 10 Assemble lahmacun: Drizzle pizzas with garlic sauce, top with shredded cabbage, and roll up to eat.

By lysis

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• mayonnaise
• sriracha sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Combine mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, and basil in a bowl. Refrigerate until serving.

By BMG

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
• thyme
• rosemary
• oregano
• olive oil

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

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• all-purpose flour
• egg
• olive oil
• water
• all-purpose flour

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

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
• parmesan cheese
• cream cheese
• olive oil
• butter
• garlic

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*