Basil/15 recipes

Basic bread with a hint of basil that will keep you in the kitchen until it's done!

Classic rich cheesecake studded with mini chocolate chips.

Note: 15 bean mixtures are available packaged in supermarkets and health food stores. If you prefer, make your own by combining equal amounts of dried blackeyed peas, red kidney beans, white kidney beans (cannellini), green lentils, split peas, black beans, yellow split peas, navy beans, cranberry (Roman, shell, or shell out) beans, great Northern beans, pinto beans, small white limas, red lentils, cow peas (field peas), and pink beans. Avoid using beans such as garbanzos and large lima beans, as these take longer to cook than other varities.

Asparagus, tofu, and bell pepper are stir-fried in a Chinese based garlic-ginger-soy sauce. It's packed with deliciousness and goodness.

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

It might seem a little odd, but this soup is so flavorful and easy to make! My daughter even loves it :) 3 simple ingredients that's it. 1 bag 15 bean soup dry (rinse and soak in pot of water overnight) 1 can of Rotel (I use mild for a little kick) 1 packet of dry ranch dressing mix. Soak beans overnight, then bring beans and about 6-8 cups water to a boil. Add can of Rotel and ranch mix to pot and simmer for 2-3 hours.

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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.

Succulent chicken breast is served on top of salad greens, fresh herbs and gorgonzola cheese tossed with a simple lemon vinaigrette.

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.