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Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• red bell pepper
• chicken broth
• garlic
• oregano
• heavy cream
• feta cheese

Instructions

1. 1 In a food processor or blender, process undrained peppers with chicken broth, garlic, oregano, and basil until smooth.
2. 2 Transfer liquid to a saucepan, and heat over medium-low heat. Simmer for 5 minutes. Slowly whisk in cream, and heat through.
3. 3 Serve in soup bowls over crumbled feta cheese. Sprinkle additional feta cheese and oregano on top for garnish.

By AMYGANYO

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• cream cheese
• half-and-half
• chive
• rye bread
• cucumber

Instructions

1. 1 Beat cream cheese with half-and-half with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth and easy to spread; stir in chives.
2. 2 Use a large round cookie or biscuit cutter to cut 24 rounds out of the bread slices. Spread each round with cream cheese mixture and top each canape with 1 or 2 thin cucumber slices and a basil leaf. If making ahead, cover tea sandwiches lightly with plastic wrap and chill.

By christaann

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• farfalle pasta
• chorizo sausage
• pine nut
• garlic
• parmesan cheese
• tomato
• olive oil
• red wine vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Cook pasta in salted, boiling water until al dente.
2. 2 While the pasta is cooking, brown chorizo over medium heat. Add nuts and brown them also; do not burn! Add garlic, and remove from heat.
3. 3 Drain pasta. In a large bowl, toss together pasta, chorizo mixture, basil, cheese, and tomatoes. Whisk together olive oil and vinegar; pour over pasta, and toss. Serve.

By Karyn

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• chicken
• onion
• celery
• poultry seasoning
• allspice
• salt
• black pepper
• seasoning salt
• cream of chicken soup
• egg
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• water
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Place chicken, onion, and celery in a large pot; fill the pot with water. Season with poultry seasoning, whole allspice, basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and seasoning salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for approximately 2 hours, or until chicken is cooked.
2. 2 Remove chicken from broth and set chicken aside to cool; strain broth to remove seasonings and any bone. Return broth to the pan, stir in cream of chicken soup and continue simmering.
3. 3 In a medium bowl, stir together eggs, olive oil, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper with 2 cups water. Gradually add flour, and stir to form a thick dough.
4. 4 Using a large spoon and knife, scoop a spoonful of dough and cut small pieces into broth. Repeat with remaining dough. Stir, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
5. 5 Meanwhile, skin and debone chicken; cut meat into small pieces, add to broth and heat through.

By SLOEFINGER

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• ground sausage
• cream cheese
• bread crumb
• romano cheese
• olive oil
• garlic salt
• oregano
• hungarian hot pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Cook sausage in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and let cool for 5 minutes.
3. 3 Transfer sausage to a medium bowl. Add cream cheese, bread crumbs, Romano cheese, olive oil, garlic salt, oregano, and basil; mix until well combined.
4. 4 Stuff pepper halves with sausage mixture, then transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until stuffing is golden brown and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

By Russ

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• olive oil
• marjoram
• thyme
• rosemary
• sea salt
• paprika
• black pepper
• vegetable bouillon powder
• pork shank

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Whisk olive oil, marjoram, basil, rosemary, thyme, sea salt, paprika, black pepper, and vegetable bouillon powder together in a bowl. Rub pork shanks with herb rub and arrange on a large baking pan.
3. 3 Roast in preheated oven until shanks are tender and outer skin is crispy, about 3 hours.

By Kevin Edwards

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• egg
• heavy cream
• saltine cracker
• parmesan cheese
• garlic powder
• salt
• pepper
• chicken thigh
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 In a medium bowl, combine the egg and heavy cream and beat together well. In a separate medium bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, cheese, basil, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste.
3. 3 Rinse chicken and pat dry. Dip each piece into the egg wash and then dredge liberally in the cracker crumb mixture. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Fry the chicken in the oil for 5 minutes per side, or until both sides are golden brown and crusty. Place chicken in a 9x13 baking dish and cover with foil.
4. 4 Bake, covered, at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 minutes, then remove foil and bake, uncovered, for 15 to 20 more minutes, or until chicken juices run clear.

By Suzanne

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• spinach spaghetti pasta
• butter
• pollock
• onion
• escargot
• garlic
• parsley
• oregano
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti, and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain, stir in a tablespoon of butter, and set aside.
2. 2 Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until lightly browned. Lay the pollock fillets in the skillet, and cook until golden on each side, about 5 minutes. When the fillets are starting to be done, break them into pieces with a fork or spatula.
3. 3 Add the remaining butter to the skillet, and stir in the escargot. Cook and stir for about 4 minutes. Escargot cooks fast like shrimp, so watch it. Remove from the heat, and season with parsley, oregano and basil. Top with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.

By Victoria M H

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
• butter
• linguica sausage
• onion
• green bell pepper
• red bell pepper
• black pepper
• oregano
• bean
• water
• white rice

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat; add linguica, onion, bell peppers, black pepper, basil, and oregano. Sauté until vegetables are very tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
2. 2 Stir beans into linguica-vegetable mixture; cook until beans are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Pour in water; stir in rice. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is completely absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

By Cathy Chace

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• olive oil
• shallot
• garlic
• thyme
• salt
• black pepper
• goat cheese
• date
• chicken breast
• prosciutto

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread 1 tablespoon olive oil on a baking sheet; set aside.
2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallots; cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Transfer shallot mixture to a bowl. Mix in goat cheese, dates, and basil; stir until well-combined.
3. 3 Cut a 1-inch long slit with a sharp knife into the thick side of each chicken breast. Work your fingers into the slit and expand the slit to form a pocket.
4. 4 With your fingers or a spoon, stuff each chicken breast with about 1/4 cup goat cheese mixture. Wipe off any cheese mixture from the outside of chicken breast. Wrap each breast in a slice of prosciutto so that the pocket opening is covered. Place chicken breasts, seam-sides down, onto the prepared baking sheet.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Flip chicken and continue baking until chicken is no longer pink and prosciutto is browned and crisp, about 20 minutes more.

By stefychefy

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• salt
• black pepper
• paprika
• oregano
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• beef brisket
• onion
• bay leaf
• irish stout beer

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
2. 2 Mix salt, black pepper, paprika, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl; rub spice mixture over brisket.
3. 3 Arrange onion rings in the bottom of a roasting pan; lay brisket, fat-side up, atop onions. Scatter bay leaves around brisket. Pour beer over brisket. Cover roasting pan with an oven-proof lid or aluminum foil.
4. 4 Cook in the preheated oven for 8 hours. An instant-read thermometer should read an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (65 degrees C). Remove from oven and let rest for 1 hour before slicing.

By JOSIE

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• cream of chicken soup
• dry white wine
• kalamata olive
• oil-cured olive
• caper
• garlic
• artichoke heart
• sun-dried tomato
• chicken breast
• rice
• egg noodle
• mashed potato

Instructions

1. 1 Stir the soup, wine, olives, capers, garlic, artichokes and tomatoes in a 3 1/2-quart slow cooker. Add the chicken and turn to coat.
2. 2 Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours** or until the chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with the basil, if desired. Serve with the rice.

By Campbell's Kitchen

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
• cooking spray
• vegetable oil
• onion
• ground beef
• green bean
• tomato
• garlic
• potato
• water
• egg
• cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. 4 Add ground beef and basil. Cook and stir until beef is crumbly and browned, about 5 minutes.
5. 5 Mix in green beans, tomatoes, and garlic; cook until beans are slightly softened, about 5 minutes more.
6. 6 Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
7. 7 Mix together mashed potatoes, water, and beaten egg in a medium bowl until smooth. Spread evenly over beef mixture.
8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes start to brown on top, 15 to 20 minutes.
9. 9 Sprinkle with cheese and continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes.
10. 10 Serve and enjoy!

By GINGER P

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• long grain white rice
• olive oil
• ground beef
• tomato
• chicken stock
• bay leaf
• salt
• black pepper
• mint
• egg
• mozzarella cheese
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, and cook, stirring to crumble, until evenly browned. Mix in the crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, and bay leaves. Simmer for 25 minutes over low heat.
3. 3 Meanwhile, place rice into a saucepan with enough water to cover by one inch. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes (halfway), then drain off water.
4. 4 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove bay leaves from sauce, and mix in the half-cooked rice. Stir in basil, mint, eggs, and mozzarella cheese; season with salt and pepper.
5. 5 Transfer to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 40 minutes.

By INGU

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• white wine
• olive oil
• chicken breast
• garlic
• onion
• tomato
• white wine
• thyme
• kalamata olive
• parsley
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat white wine and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden, about 4 to 6 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
2. 2 Add garlic to pan drippings; sauté for 30 seconds. Add onion; cook and stir until onions are tender, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add 1/2 cup white wine; simmer for 10 minutes. Add thyme and basil and simmer for 5 more minutes.
3. 3 Return chicken to skillet, cover, and cook over low heat until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Add olives and parsley; cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

By Robyn Webb

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• porcini mushroom
• cream of mushroom soup
• water
• chicken stock
• butter
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• arborio rice
• salt
• pepper
• thyme

Instructions

1. 1 Place dried mushrooms into a small bowl, and cover with hot water; soak 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, and gently squeeze dry with paper towels. Chop mushrooms, and set aside.
2. 2 Scoop cream of mushroom soup into a bowl, and gradually stir in boiling water until mixture is smooth but not runny.
3. 3 In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the stock to a gentle simmer.
4. 4 Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onion, garlic, and chopped mushrooms; cook about 3 minutes. Gradually stir in rice; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly to coat rice with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in thyme and basil to taste.
5. 5 Pour in the mushroom soup mixture, stirring until absorbed. Gradually add 1/3 stock, stirring until liquid is absorbed. Continue to stir in stock gradually, 1 cup at a time, allowing the liquid to be absorbed before adding another cup. It should take about 20 minutes for all the stock to be absorbed and the rice becomes al dente (tender but firm to the bite).

By Kathy

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• ground beef
• onion
• rosemary
• mixed vegetable
• tomato
• tomato sauce
• red potato
• butter
• romano cheese
• milk
• garlic
• salt
• oregano

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
2. 2 Place beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Season with rosemary and basil. Cook and stir until beef is evenly browned; drain grease. Mix in mixed vegetables, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Cook and stir until vegetables are heated through. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
3. 3 Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
4. 4 Add butter, Romano cheese, milk, garlic, salt, and oregano to potatoes in the pot. Mash together with a potato masher until smooth. Spread mashed potatoes over beef and vegetable mixture in the baking dish.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn the oven broiler to high and continue cooking until the top of potatoes are golden brown, about 3 minutes.

By HEATHER C

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• olive oil
• linguica sausage
• onion
• green bell pepper
• chicken
• oregano
• salt
• black pepper
• white wine
• chicken broth
• bay leaf
• red pepper flakes
• orange

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sausage, onion, and bell pepper; saute until vegetables are softened and sausage is browned, about 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate, leaving drippings in the pot.
2. 2 Combine oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and rub on chicken. Add chicken to the pot, raise heat to medium-high, and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
3. 3 Stir sausage and vegetable mixture into the pot with wine, broth, bay leaves, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer, covered, until chicken is no longer pink in the centers, 35 to 45 minutes.
4. 4 Remove and discard bay leaves. Serve chicken with orange wedges.

By mcqueenbee

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• tomato
• water
• olive oil
• cucumber
• yellow bell pepper
• onion
• jalapeno pepper
• garlic
• sherry vinegar
• parsley
• cilantro
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Pour 1/2 cup diced tomatoes into a food processor. Add water and oil to the food processor; blend until puréed. Pour into a medium bowl and add remaining diced tomatoes.
2. 2 Stir in cucumber, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, garlic, vinegar, and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• ground turkey
• onion
• cabbage
• tomato
• chicken broth
• water
• long grain white rice
• worcestershire sauce
• salt
• black pepper
• cheddar cheese
• tomato sauce
• sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Add turkey and onion; cook and stir until turkey is brown and crumbly and onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
2. 2 Add cabbage, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, water, rice, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon basil, salt, and black pepper; make sure mixture does not exceed maximum fill line. Stir occasionally until mixture starts to boil, 5 to 7 minutes.
3. 3 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Set timer for 5 minutes, allowing pressure to build, 10 to 15 minutes.
4. 4 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5. 5 Release pressure using the natural-release method, about 8 minutes. Then use the quick-release method to release remaining pressure in short bursts according to manufacturer's instructions.
6. 6 Unlock and remove the lid; stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
7. 7 Combine tomato sauce, sugar, and remaining ½ teaspoon basil in a bowl; pour ½ sauce into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spoon cabbage-rice mixture over sauce; spoon remaining ½ sauce over top. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 25 to 30 minutes.

By hrsping

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• tomato juice
• tomato
• onion
• green bell pepper
• cucumber
• green onion
• parsley
• lemon juice
• red wine vinegar
• garlic
• tarragon
• sugar
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Combine tomato juice, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, parsley, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, tarragon, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until well combined but still slightly chunky.
3. 3 Pour into a serving bowl and cover. Place in the refrigerator to chill before serving, at least 2 hours.

By Kara

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• salmon
• salt
• black pepper
• mayonnaise
• mustard
• oregano
• dill weed
• lemon zest
• thyme
• feta cheese
• spinach
• puff pastry
• egg white
• water
• lemon wedge

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
2. 2 Pat salmon fillet dry with paper towels. Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of salmon fillet.
3. 3 Mix mayonnaise, mustard, oregano, basil, dill, lemon zest, and thyme in a small bowl. Set aside ½ of the mixture for serving.
4. 4 Spread remaining mixture on the top of salmon fillet.
5. 5 Unfold puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Use your fingers to even out the folds in the pastry.
6. 6 Spread spinach in center of pastry in a rectangle the size of the fillet, and sprinkle with feta cheese.
7. 7 Place salmon, mayonnaise-side down, on top of feta cheese.
8. 8 Beat egg and water together in small bowl. Brush the edges of pastry with egg wash to ensure the puff pastry is “glued” together.
9. 9 Lift edges of pastry and slightly stretch to enclose the salmon.
10. 10 Pinch edges to seal. Place the bundle, seam-side down, on prepared baking sheet. Brush egg wash on tops and sides of pastry.
11. 11 Cut several small slits in top of pastry to allow steam to escape.
12. 12 Bake in preheated oven until pastry is golden brown, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the salmon should be at least 145 degrees F (62 degrees C). Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
13. 13 Serve with reserved herb Dijon mixture and lemon wedges.

By Valerie Roman

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• cabbage
• ground beef
• ground pork
• veal
• rice
• onion
• parsley
• egg
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper
• thyme
• oregano
• tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Place cabbage, core-side down, into an 8- to 10-cup microwave-safe casserole dish. Add 1/2 cup water, cover, and microwave on high until outer leaves are soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and cool.
2. 2 While the cabbage is cooling, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. 3 Combine ground beef, pork, veal, rice, onion, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add 1 teaspoon each of thyme, basil, and oregano; mix until well combined.
4. 4 Remove 12 outer leaves from the cooled cabbage and trim off any thick stems to make them easier to roll. Reserve remaining cabbage for another use or discard.
5. 5 Divide meat mixture into 12 equal portions. Place one portion onto the stem end of each cabbage leaf. Roll up the leaves and fold in the ends. Place the rolls, seam-side down, in a single layer in a casserole dish.
6. 6 Combine crushed tomatoes with remaining thyme, basil, and oregano and pour over cabbage rolls.
7. 7 Cover and bake in the preheated oven until meat is cooked through, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

By Bren

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• worcestershire sauce
• hot pepper sauce
• cumin
• black pepper
• salt
• parsley
• balsamic vinegar
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• garlic
• onion
• cucumber
• celery
• green bell pepper
• beef broth
• tomato juice
• tomato

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, mix the tomatoes, tomato juice, beef broth, green bell pepper, celery, cucumber, onion, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar. Season with basil, parsley, salt, pepper, cumin, hot pepper sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Cover bowl, and refrigerate gazpacho 8 hours or overnight before serving.

By Allrecipes Member

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• black pepper
• salt
• worcestershire sauce
• balsamic vinegar
• lime
• olive oil
• cherry tomato
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• oregano
• cumin
• salt
• garlic
• jalapeno pepper
• green onion
• red bell pepper
• cucumber
• tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Combine diced tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, green onion, jalapeño, and garlic in a large bowl. Stir in salt, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
2. 2 Place cherry tomatoes, olive oil, lime juice, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a blender. Cover and purée until smooth.
3. 3 Pour puréed mixture through a strainer into the tomato-cucumber mixture; stir to combine.
4. 4 Place 1/3 of the tomato mixture into the blender. Cover, turn blender on, and purée until smooth. Return puréed mixture to the remaining tomato-cucumber mixture. Stir to combine. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
5. 5 Season cold soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and top with basil.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• paprika
• cheddar cheese
• white sugar
• soy sauce
• tomato sauce
• tomato
• kidney bean
• onion
• vegetable oil
• milk
• black pepper
• salt
• parsley
• garlic powder
• butter
• mixed vegetable
• carrot
• potato

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and mash; set aside.
3. 3 While potatoes are cooking, steam or boil carrots and mixed vegetables until near tender. Drain and set aside.
4. 4 Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic powder, basil, and parsley in hot butter for about 20 seconds. Stir into mashed potatoes in the pot; season with salt and pepper. Gradually beat in milk until potatoes are light and fluffy; add more milk to reach desired consistency. Set aside.
5. 5 Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until tender but not brown. Stir in kidney beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and carrot-vegetable mixture. Cook until heated through and bubbly.
6. 6 Transfer mixture to an 8x8-inch baking dish. Drop mashed potatoes in mounds over the top. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika.
7. 7 Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

By Sparkles

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• worcestershire sauce
• hot pepper sauce
• tomato paste
• mushroom
• tomato
• beef stock
• cayenne pepper
• caraway seed
• black pepper
• salt
• marjoram
• paprika
• bay leaf
• red wine
• sauerkraut
• garlic
• mushroom
• onion
• carrot
• green cabbage
• all-purpose flour
• pork stew meat
• bacon
• kielbasa sausage

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add kielbasa and bacon; cook and stir until bacon has rendered its fat and sausage is lightly browned. Use a slotted spoon to remove the meat and transfer to a large casserole or Dutch oven.
3. 3 Coat cubes of pork lightly with flour and fry them in the bacon drippings over medium-high heat until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer pork to the casserole. Add cabbage, carrots, onion, fresh mushrooms, and garlic. Add in sauerkraut. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir until carrots are soft, about 10 minutes. Do not let the vegetables brown.
4. 4 Deglaze the pan by pouring in red wine and stirring to loosen all of the bits of food and flour that are stuck to the bottom. Season with bay leaf, paprika, basil, marjoram, salt, pepper, caraway seed, and cayenne; cook for 1 minute.
5. 5 Mix in beef stock, tomatoes, dried mushrooms, tomato paste, hot pepper sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Heat through just until boiling. Pour vegetables and all of the liquid into the casserole dish with meat. Cover with a lid.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until meat is very tender, 2½ to 3 hours.

By MJ46NY

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• mayonnaise
• sriracha sauce

Instructions

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

By BMG