Tag Archive | "basil"

Basil Cream Dressing

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

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Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves; coarsely chopped, 3/4 cup light mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream or low fat yogurt, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 2-3 scallions with greens; chopped, 3 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp yellow mustard powder, 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper, 2 cloves garlic; finely chopped. Method: Combine [...]

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Tomato and Basil Sauce

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

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Ingredients: 3 tomatoes; chopped, 4-5 cloves garlic; chopped, 6-8 fresh basil leaves, 2 tbsp olive oil, Pepper to taste. Method: Heat olive oil in a pan and add chopped garlic. Saute for a minute till it leaves its aroma. Then add the chopped tomatoes and cook stirring, till tomatoes are nice soft. Chop the basil [...]

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Pesto Pasta Dressing

Saturday, March 1, 2008

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Ingredients: 3, 1″ cubes Parmesan Cheese, 18-20 basil leaves, 5-6 cloves of garlic, 1 small onion, 3 tbsp pine nuts, 1/2 cup Olive oil, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: Mix all the ingredients in a grinder or a blender and blend to a smooth paste. Pour over pasta and serve.

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Fresh Tomato n Herb Pasta with Cheese

Friday, February 22, 2008

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Ingredients: 250gms Pasta (of your choice), 10 ripe plum tomatoes, chopped, 2 cloves of garlic, crushed, 1/4 cup Of fresh herbs (oregano, basil, parsley, mint etc.) chopped, 1/4 tsp red chilli flakes, 2 tbsp olive oil, Salt & Pepper to taste, Parmesan or Pecorino cheese. Method: In a bowl, mix the tomatoes, garlic, fresh herbs, [...]

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