Basil/16 recipes

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Sweet roasted beets and fresh basil match perfectly in this easy to make side dish.

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This tantalizing pesto sauce full of flavor is perfect for soups or with pasta to make a main dish.

A delicious quiche made with succulent smoked ham, mozzarella cheese and sliced tomatoes.

Try this basic dish that has hints of Italian heritage in every bite.

The Fraser High School restaurant serves my favorite tomato basil soup. I could eat this everyday!!! The recipe is for a large yield so I tried to make some changes.

A light and healthy pasta dish. Make certain to use high quality tomatoes, preferably fresh.

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Trying to use up most of the vegetables in your garden? Try this dish that tastes too good to be healthy.

I ruined my blender making this. Use a food processor! Can be frozen for use in the winter.

Basic salad with a hint of salad that is sure to entertain guests!

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Dip

Basil eggplant is a simple recipe, and this version substantially reduces the unnecessary oil that usually plagues eggplant dishes. The basil and chile pepper turn the basic eggplant into something exciting. Use either the long, thin Japanese eggplants or the big purple globe/Italian eggplants. We love this recipe – even without the chile peppers. And we always serve with Jasmine rice.