Tag: basil

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Pork Chops with Roasted Cauliflower and Onions

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 pork rib chops, cut 3/4 inch thick (8 ounces total) 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crushed ¼ teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided 3 cups cauliflower florets 1 small onion, cut into wedges 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 leaf Chopped fresh basil, Italian parsley […]

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Simple Grilled Salmon & Vegetables

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise 2 red, orange and/or yellow bell peppers, trimmed, halved and seeded 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground pepper 1 ¼ pounds salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil 1 […]

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20-Minute Chicken Cutlets with Creamy Pesto Sauce

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 pound chicken cutlets ¼ teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup finely chopped red onion ½ cup dry white wine ½ cup heavy cream ¼ cup pesto 1 medium plum tomato, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped basil Directions Step 1 Sprinkle chicken with 1/8 […]

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Slow-Cooker Braised Beef with Carrots & Turnips

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground allspice ½ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 3-3 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, sliced 1 cup red wine 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, preferably San […]

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Tomato Salad with Grilled Shrimp

Look for beautiful and tasty heirloom tomatoes in a rainbow of colors at your local farmers’ market, and keep them at room temperature until you’re ready to slice and serve. Refrigerating will give them a mealy texture. Ingredients Vegetable cooking spray 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 5 tablespoons mixed chopped fresh herbs, such as […]

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Sparkling Cucumber-Basil Limeade

serves 4-6 ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon lime zest, plus 1 cup fresh lime juice (4 to 6 limes) 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, lightly packed 1 medium English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced 2 cups chilled sparkling water directions In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, lime zest + 1 cup water to […]

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Chicken Caprese Salad 1

INGREDIENTS 2 cloves garlic 2 c. basil leaves, plus more for garnish 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar 1/3 c. plus 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 8-oz. chicken breasts 3 c. shredded romaine 8 oz. fresh small mozzarella balls, drained 12 oz. cherry tomatoes, halved Freshly grated Parmesan, […]

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Flank Steak Panzanella Salad 7

Ingredients Cooking spray 1 pound flank steak, trimmed 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 cups baby arugula 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil 1 pound multicolored heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 […]

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Red Wine-Marinated Steaks with Grilled Vegetables 4

Ingredients 2 cups dry red wine (such as Merlot) 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1 bay leaf 2 (1-lb.) flank steaks, trimmed and divided 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, divided […]

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Spaghetti Quiche 4

INGREDIENTS FOR THE SPAGHETTI 1 tbsp. butter, plus more for baking dish 1 lb. spaghetti 2 c. jarred marinara 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan FOR THE QUICHE 6 large eggs 1/2 c. heavy cream 1/2 c. whole milk 3 tbsp. butter, melted 1/4 c. coarsely chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish kosher salt Freshly […]