Tag: basil

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Slow Cooker Cioppino

Simmering the base of this rich stew in the slow cooker allows for ultimate flavor concentration. When you’re almost ready to serve, add raw fish to poach quickly. A signature dish of the West Coast, cioppino can be made with a wide variety of fish and shellfish, so feel free to experiment with your favorites. […]

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Curried Shrimp and Melted Cherry Tomatoes

Find garam masala–a fragrant Indian spice blend–in the supermarket spice aisle. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound peeled and deveined extra-large shrimp 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon […]

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Seared Salmon with Balsamic-Blistered Tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes and balsamic vinegar mirror and amplify each other; both are a bit tangy and sweet, and both benefit from a little high heat in the pan. Shallots mellow as they sauté and provide a backbone for the sauce. Moving the to a sheet pan allows you to build the sauce in the skillet while […]

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Nutritional benefits of pasta can be greatly enhanced by adding holy basil powder

Researchers at the Bundelkhand University in India have brought the best of both worlds together by combining holy basil, one of the most popular medicinal herbs in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, and pasta, the ready-to-cook and easy-to-prepare ingredient that’s gaining ground in modern Indian cuisine. This gave birth to a distinct pasta that has a high fiber content, […]

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Basil, Squash, and Tomato Pasta Toss

Ingredients 3 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson) 1 cup water 2 tablespoons plus 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 ounces uncooked whole-grain rotini pasta 2 1/2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 2/3 cup), divided 1 large yellow squash, halved lengthwise and sliced (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 cup chopped […]

Spring Linguine with Basil

Ingredients 9 ounces uncooked fresh linguine 1 cup shelled fresh green peas 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil 2 ounces shaved fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Get Ingredients NUTRITION INFORMATION calories 324 fat 12 […]

White Pizza with Tomato and Basil

Ingredients 1 (10-ounce) Italian cheese-flavored thin pizza crust (such as Boboli) 1 teaspoon cornmeal Cooking spray 3 tablespoons refrigerated pesto with basil (such as Buitoni) 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded fresh mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1/2 cup sliced small tomatoes (such as Campari tomatoes) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup small basil […]

Spicy Basil Chicken

Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil 1/4 cup minced shallots 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 6 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon fish sauce 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1 1/4 teaspoons chile paste with garlic (such as sambal oelek) 1 teaspoon water 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon […]

Chicken, Red Onion, and Prosciutto-Wrapped Plum Kebabs

Ingredients 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs (cut into 32 cubes) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 24 plum wedges 1 1/2 ounces prosciutto, torn into pieces 16 basil leaves 16 (1-inch) wedges red onion 8 (8-inch) skewers Cooking spray 2 […]