The CookingBites Recipe Challenge: Basil

[ElizabethB]

Caprese Puffs
I love Caprese. I was cleaning my fridge with Basil on my mind and found a package of Puff Pastry in the freezer. Basil + Puff Pastry = Caprese Puffs

Recipe - Caprese Puffs

 

[caseydog]

I was wondering when you would enter the basil fray. Nicely played.

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[Morning Glory]

Steamed purple asparagus wrapped in basil leaves - actually I microwaved them which is perfect for purple asparagus as it preserves the colour:

 

[MypinchofItaly]

Recipe - Stuffed-Rice Tomatoes Roman-style

 

[Windigo]

I am planning on making a pasta dish with basil tomorrow. Hope it's still in time.

 

[Morning Glory]

I am planning on making a pasta dish with basil tomorrow. Hope it's still in time.

Plenty of time - look at the countdown clock!

 

[JAS_OH1]

I am planning on making a pasta dish with basil tomorrow. Hope it's still in time.

You've got til the end of the month.

 

[Windigo]

Plenty of time - look at the countdown clock!

Oh lol I just saw it for the first time great thanks

 

[ElizabethB]

I have an idea for another puff pastry bite utilizing basil.

 

[ElizabethB]

G wanted grilled red fish on the half shell for dinner. I have plenty of Pesto and decided to try basting the fish with pesto and topping with tomato slices. I wasn't sure how G would react. He loved it.

Recipe - Grilled Red Fish on the Half Shell With Pesto and Tomatoes

 

[Windigo]

Orchiette with tomato sauce, buffallo mozzarella and homemade pesto.
Pasta al pesto e mozzarella di buffala campagna

 

[MypinchofItaly]

Orchiette with tomato sauce, buffallo mozzarella and homemade pesto.
Pasta al pesto e mozzarella di buffala campagna
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Oh sweetie, this is great, bravissima!

 

[Windigo]

Oh sweetie, this is great, bravissima!

Thanks I tried to give caprese pasta my own twist. Glad I didn't dissapoint

 

[Burt Blank]

Gnocchi with pancetta, basil, peas and arugala.

 

[Morning Glory]

Gnocchi with pancetta, basil, peas and arugala.

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