Classic Pesto
Place basil leaves, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil and pine nuts in a food processor or blender. Blend to smooth purée, transfer to a bowl and add the cheese. Pesto should never be cooked - it is added to pasta after it is cooked and ... [... more]
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Roasted seabass with Italian salsa
basil vinaigrette (made by blending fresh basil leaves, olive oil and vinegar) 1. Ask your fishmonger to de-bone the seabass, but to leave them whole (or do it yourself). 3. Peel the lemons and chop up the skin. In a large bowl mix the lemon skin ... [... more]
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Artichoke and garlic bruschetta
2. Rub the ciabatta slices with the garlic clove and grill in the hot pan for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden. 3. Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving plate. Arrange the artichoke hearts on top. 4. Place the basil leaves, ... [... more]
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Pan-fried sesame haddock with tomato sauce
1. For the tomato sauce, sauté the onion in the oil for 2-3 minutes. 8. Slice and serve round the edge of the fish with the tomato sauce. 4-5 tomatoes, chopped 4-5 basil leaves, torn 140g/5oz haddock fillet 3-4 tbsp sesame seeds 2. Add the tomato . [... more]
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Salmon Skewers
2. Cut the bread into bite-sized cubes and griddle the bread in the hot pan until crisp and golden. 3. Alternately thread the salmon slices, basil leaves and croutons on six wooden skewers. 2 thick slices white bread, crusts removed 200g/7oz ... [... more]
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Rosti Stacks with Spicy Mango Coulis
To garnish fresh parsley and basil leaves Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas6 Halloumi & Mango with a Minty Dressing Mango, Pineapple & Orange Fool Mango & Tomato Salad Mango Madness intro page [... more]
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Nicoise salad with basil mayonnaise
1. To make the salad, place the green beans, tomato, olive oil and coriander in a bowl and toss together. 2. To make the mayonnaise, place the mustard, egg yolks and basil leaves into a food processor and blend until smooth. 3. Gradually drizzle ... [... more]
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simple ideas
Parboil with skins on until nearly tender Drain and season with salt and pepper. Thread onto skewers and barbecue for 7-8 minutes. OLIVE CIABATTA BREAD CUT INTO 12 THICK SLICES EXTRA OLIVE OIL FOR GRILLING AND DRIZZLING FRESH BASIL LEAVES TO ... [... more]
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Chicken with a potato crust and pomodorini sauce
4. Use a mandolin to cut the potato into wafer thin slices. Place the potato slices in a small bowl, season and dust with the flour. 5. Arrange the basil leaves on the chicken breast. Arrange the potato slices on top of the basil leaves. 6. Heat ... [... more]
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Quick 'pizza' with goats' cheese
2. Place the slices of bread on a baking tray and top with the cherry tomatoes. 3. Scatter over the goats' cheese, rocket and basil leaves. Drizzle over the olive oil. 2 thin slices bread, cut from a round loaf 50g/13/4oz tinned cherry ... [... more]
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Apple and basil bruschetta
1. In a large frying pan, melt the butter and fry the shallot and apple. splash balsamic vinegar handful basil leaves 2. Add the balsamic vinegar and reduce for 1-2 minutes. 3. Stir through the basil and serve on the bread. 1 slice bread, ... [... more]
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Minced chicken stir-fried with basil
100g/4oz fresh holy basil leaves, or ordinary basil (weight after removing stems) 450g/1lb minced chicken (from boned, skinned chicken breast and/or legs) 1. Wash the basil leaves and pat them dry. Set aside half of the whole leaves, chop the ... [... more]
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