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Brioche Croutons
Pantry American

Brioche Croutons

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Place brioche chunks in a large mixing bowl. Add Parmesan cheese, basil, and garlic; pour in melted butter. Mix using a rubber spatula, being careful not to tear bread. Spread evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until croutons are golden brown, about 10 minutes.

By Thomas M Friesner

Basil Aioli
Pantry American

Basil Aioli

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine mayonnaise and basil in a food processor; blend until mixed and mayonnaise turns slightly green. Add garlic; process until well blended. Add lemon juice and zest; process until well mixed, 30 to 45 seconds.
  2. 2 Transfer to a bowl and cover. Chill until flavors combine, about 1 hour.

By CallieJo

Chive Pesto
Pantry American

Chive Pesto

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pulse garlic chives in the bowl of a food processor until finely chopped. Add fresh basil; pulse until finely chopped. Pour olive oil in slowly, with the processor running, until smooth. Add garlic powder, oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper; pulse until blended. Add cream cheese; pulse until blended.
  2. 2 Transfer pesto to a bowl; cover. Chill until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.

By Alexandra Antonia

Basil Cream Sauce
Pantry American

Basil Cream Sauce

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine basil and garlic in a food processor.
  3. 3 Pour oil in slowly, with the processor running, until mixture begins to emulsify, about 40 seconds. Add Parmesan, pine nuts, salt, and pepper; blend for 1 minute.
  4. 4 Bring cream to a simmer in a saucepan over low heat.
  5. 5 Pour 1/2 of the hot cream into the food processor, and pulse for 20 seconds until incorporated with basil mixture.
  6. 6 Transfer basil-cream mixture to the saucepan. Stir with cream until well blended, then simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.

By Ayanna Cassanova

Roasted Red Pepper Aioli
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Roasted Red Pepper Aioli

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place roasted red peppers and basil in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped and combined. Add lemon juice; pulse 3 times. Scatter garlic halves over mixture; pulse to chop, 4 to 5 times. Add mayonnaise and sugar; pulse until smooth, 5 to 7 times. Season with salt and pepper.

By REBECCADK

Homemade Garlic Basil Mayonnaise
Pantry American

Homemade Garlic Basil Mayonnaise

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Prepare a bowl of ice water and have it standing nearby.
  2. 2 Place basil leaves into boiling water and blanch until leaves are bright green and slightly soft, about 10 seconds. Remove basil leaves with a fine mesh strainer and place into ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain basil, wrap in a paper towel, and gently squeeze to remove excess moisture.
  3. 3 Place egg yolks into a container with a base slightly larger than the base of a stick blender, such as a measuring cup or large beer glass. Add garlic, lemon juice, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, basil leaves, and Dijon mustard to egg yolks. Pour vegetable oil over the top.
  4. 4 Push stick blender all the way to the bottom of the container. Pulse blender 6 or 8 times, about 1 second per time, until mixture begins to emulsify on the bottom. Once mayonnaise begins to form, raise the stick blender slightly in the container and continue to blend until all oil has run through the blender, mayonnaise is thick, and basil is finely chopped, 10 to 20 more seconds. Taste and adjust seasonings. Transfer to a bowl. Mayonnaise will keep, refrigerated, for 2 to 3 days.

By John Mitzewich

Perfect Chicken Brine
Pantry American

Perfect Chicken Brine

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water, kosher salt, sugar, sage, basil, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaf to a simmer in a large pot over medium-high heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until salt and sugar dissolve completely, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove from heat; cover and let steep for 20 to 30 minutes. Set pot in an ice bath and stir occasionally until brine cools to room temperature, 20 to 30 minutes. Refrigerate until fully chilled before using, at least 1 hour.

By Kate

Old Hamburger Bun Croutons
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Old Hamburger Bun Croutons

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Drizzle olive oil over hamburger bun cubs in a large bowl; toss to coat. Spread cubes onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil, salt, and black pepper over the cubes.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until brown and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

By tashaspice

Garlic Bell Pepper Vinaigrette
Pantry American

Garlic Bell Pepper Vinaigrette

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
2910 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Choose a clean bottle or jar with a well fitting lid or cork. Put the peppers, garlic, parsley, and basil into the jar or bottle. Pour in olive oil, italian dressing, and red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover with lid, shake well to mix, and refrigerate at least 2 days to allow flavors to develop.

By NIC710

Best Steak Marinade in Existence
Pantry American

Best Steak Marinade in Existence

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, basil, garlic powder, parsley, white pepper, minced garlic, and hot pepper sauce in a blender; blend on high speed until thoroughly combined, about 30 seconds.
  3. 3 Use to marinate steak before cooking, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

By Kookie

Swiss Chard and Pecan Pesto
Pantry American

Swiss Chard and Pecan Pesto

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir Swiss chard and garlic in hot oil until chard leaves have wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  2. 2 Process basil, pecans, sea salt, Parmesan cheese, and remaining olive oil in a food processor until all the ingredients are well integrated. Add Swiss chard mixture and lemon juice to the food processor; continue pulsing until the mixture is puréed. Season with salt and pepper.

By MeghanO

Best Hot Sauce
Pantry American

Best Hot Sauce

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place peppers, onion, dates, basil, parsley, tomato, bouillon powder, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; pour in the oil. Pulse mixture until finely chopped, adding more oil if needed to thin; season with salt.
  2. 2 Pour pepper mixture into a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Squeeze lemon juice into pepper mixture, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Allow pepper mixture to cool; pour into a glass jar with a lid. Store pepper sauce in the refrigerator.

By Shilo

Mushrooms in White Wine Sauce
Pantry American

Mushrooms in White Wine Sauce

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, 1/2 cup water, wine, bouillon cube, basil, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Mix remaining 1/4 cup water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; stir into mushroom mixture and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.

By LINDAAL

Cucumber-Tomato Sauce
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Cucumber-Tomato Sauce

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic; cook until fragrant, 1 to 3 minutes. Stir in dried basil; cook a few seconds more.
  2. 2 Add tomatoes, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a simmer; stir in cucumber and bell pepper.
  3. 3 Simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture reduces and thickens, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Zucchini-Houdini

Brown Chicken Stock
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Brown Chicken Stock

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
180 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Arrange the chicken bones on a baking sheet. Roast for about 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until well browned.
  2. 2 Heat the olive oil in a stock pot over medium heat. Add the onions, celery and carrots; cook and stir until browned. If they scorch, just add a bit of water and scrape up all the bits.
  3. 3 Add the roasted chicken bones to the pot, and fill with enough water to cover the bones by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, and add the garlic, thyme, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 2 hours. Add more water if needed.
  4. 4 Strain out all of the solids from the broth, drain off the fat, and refrigerate. You can also remove the fat after it has chilled. The stock will be thick. Use full strength for soups and gravies, or dilute with water for a milder flavor. I like to use freezer bags for longer storage.

By KATHYTAP11

Greek Yogurt Ranch Salad Dressing
Pantry American

Greek Yogurt Ranch Salad Dressing

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour vinegar into a 1-cup liquid measure. Add enough milk to make 1/3 cup; let sit until sour and curdled, 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine chives, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, pepper, paprika, and salt in a small bowl. Mix in yogurt until smooth.
  3. 3 Gradually stir sour milk into dressing to thin.

By Van Dana

Chicken Seasoning Blend
Pantry American

Chicken Seasoning Blend

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix salt, basil, rosemary, garlic powder, mustard powder, paprika, black pepper, thyme, celery seed, parsley, cumin, cayenne pepper, and chicken bouillon together in a small bowl until blended.
  3. 3 Use immediately or store in an airtight container for future use.

By Patrick

Uncle D's Sweet Piccalilli (Green Tomato Relish)
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Uncle D's Sweet Piccalilli (Green Tomato Relish)

4.7

Prep
40 min
Cook
40 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Inspect eight 4-ounce jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until piccalilli is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  2. 2 Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard seeds, and basil in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Stir green tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, and apples into vinegar mixture; boil vigorously, stirring occasionally, until vegetables softened and flavors blended, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Pack relish into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  4. 4 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water 2 inches apart using a holder. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for about 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove the jars from the stockpot; place on a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Press centers of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Dave Hagan