Basil/5 recipes

A zesty homemade salad dressing with olive oil, two types of vinegar, Romano cheese, garlic, and a kick of hot sauce. Mixes up in 5 minutes flat and gets better as it chills.

Boiled shrimp marinated overnight in a fiery herb oil with hot sauce, Old Bay, garlic, basil, oregano, and thyme. A bold, zesty appetizer that feeds a crowd. Makes 25.

Butter-sauteed shrimp deglazed with white wine, served over thin pasta with a slow-simmered Provencal tomato sauce rich with basil and oregano. Worth every minute of the long, lazy simmer.

Very nice flavor to this dish. Simple to make and satisfying.

I absolutely loved this recipe. It is so easy to make and so flavorful. If you like spicy food, you need to try this. Definitely a keeper!

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This is from Paul, who used to run an old BBS (remember those?) with a cooking "echo". You can use all beef or all turkey. Also good with some shredded Parmesan cheese sprinkled over the marinara before serving.

Chicken breasts soaked overnight in a bold marinade of pineapple juice, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and fresh herbs. Grill or pan-fry for a sweet-tangy crust with a kick of red pepper.

Set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker chicken ratatouille with eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and bell pepper in a garlicky tomato-basil sauce. Ten minutes of prep, hours of flavor.

Spice-rubbed chicken breasts with a luxurious green peppercorn cream sauce made with white wine and chicken stock. A bistro-style French classic you can pull off at home in about an hour.

Creole cabbage salad tossed in a savory beef bouillon vinaigrette with garlic, herbs, and a splash of hot sauce. A bold, tangy slaw that's ready in 20 minutes.

A savory, dairy-free gravy made from nutritional yeast that tastes remarkably cheesy without a drop of cream. Vegan, versatile, and ready in 20 minutes. Pour it over everything.

Rotolo di Spinaci: hand-rolled pasta dough filled with spinach, walnuts, ricotta, and mozzarella, simmered in cheesecloth then baked in tomato sauce. A classic Italian stuffed pasta roll for 6.

Whole cold glazed salmon baked in wine with fresh herbs, chilled overnight and finished with fish aspic and turnip flower decorations. A stunning centerpiece for buffets and celebrations.

Give your rice a new look and companion with this succulent dish that is perfect for a dinner for two.

Pepper-crusted veal loin chops simmered in a gutsy double tomato sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, red wine, and a kick of Tabasco. Served over pasta with grated Romano.