This is my favorite salad dressing. It takes about 5 minutes to make and is so much tastier than the store bought versions. Ingredients ½ cup olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tablespoon minced (finely chopped) fresh basil 1 teaspoon dijon mustard ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper [...]
Posts Tagged ‘basil’
Balsamic Vinaigrette with Basil
Posted in herbs, Recipes, tagged basil, food, herbs, Recipes on August 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Mezze Penne with Pesto
Posted in herbs, Recipes, tagged basil, food, herbs, pasta, Recipes on June 13, 2008 | 4 Comments »
This is a light and tasty pesto recipe adapted from a few authentic Italian ones that I have tried. Ingredients 1 small clove of garlic, minced 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 36 basil leaves 1 tablespoon grated pecorino romano cheese 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Half [...]




