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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
• 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
• 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
• salt
• roma tomato
• anaheim chile pepper
• mushroom
• green onion
• spinach
• bok choy
• jalapeno pepper
• water
• cornstarch
• garlic
• curry powder
• chili powder
• red curry paste
• ginger
• liquid aminos
• coconut milk
• pineapple chunk
• extra-firm tofu

Instructions

1. 1 Wrap tofu in 2 to 3 layers of paper towels and place on a plate. Place a second plate on top to encourage fluid out of the tofu. Let sit until paper towels are saturated, 3 to 5 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking tray.
3. 3 Discard wet paper towels and cube tofu. Place on the prepared baking tray.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until adequately dry, about 20 minutes.
5. 5 While the tofu is baking, drain pineapple chunks, reserving juice.
6. 6 Combine coconut milk, liquid aminos, ginger, curry paste, chili powder, curry powder, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. Add reserved pineapple juice and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
7. 7 Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl; add to the coconut milk mixture and whisk until slightly thickened.
8. 8 Stir in basil and jalapeno; cook for 1 minute. Add bok choy, spinach, green onions, mushrooms, chile peppers, tomatoes, and pineapple chunks; stir to coat. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are crisp tender, about 5 minutes.
9. 9 Add tofu and stir to coat. Season with salt. Transfer to a covered dish for 10 minutes to let flavors mix, or serve immediately.

By Kiersten

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*

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• oregano
• thyme
• marjoram
• rosemary
• sage

Instructions

1. 1 In a food processor, combine basil, oregano, thyme, marjoram, rosemary and sage. Blend for 1 minute, or until desired consistency is achieved.

By Denyse

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• garlic
• black pepper
• butter

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

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• french bread
• vegetable oil
• garlic powder

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

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• water
• sugar

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

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• cucumber
• sugar
• vodka
• ice

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

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• olive oil
• parmesan cheese
• pine nut
• garlic
• salt
• nutmeg

Instructions

1. 1 Blend the basil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, salt, and nutmeg in a blender until smooth. Use immediately or refrigerate until use.

By Love2Cook

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• olive oil
• pine nut
• nutritional yeast
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine basil leaves, olive oil, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, garlic, salt, and black pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until smooth.

By Fioa

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• strawberry
• ice cube
• vodka
• club soda

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

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• thyme
• salt
• white pepper
• olive oil
• roma tomato
• olive oil

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

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• salad dressing
• garlic
• oregano
• sugar

Instructions

1. 1 In a mixing bowl, whisk together the bottled dressing, garlic, basil, oregano and sugar. Refrigerate at least 24 hours before serving.

By Colleen

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• tomato sauce
• sugar
• italian seasoning
• onion

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

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• tomato
• tomato
• onion
• garlic

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

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• olive oil
• garlic
• olive oil
• oregano

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