Summer recipe Non-contest - (Part 2 )
It's August 1st, time for another non-contest. Thanks to BerryBaby for starting us off with Zucchini last week . I'm thinking we should make a supporting character the star this time. The theme is Basil. What are you making with all of that fresh basil? I will read all the replies while drinking a basil cocktail . Please post pictures too.
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Caprese salad, of course. Crudo sauce for pasta when the tomatoes are exceptionally nice. Topping for homemade pizza.
And hubby shreds a few leaves into his omlets.
https://food52.com/recipes/12973-zucchini-with-almond-basil-pesto
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/pesto-recipe-1951665
So in a addition to the usual (herbal tea, basil-infused oil, frozen cubes of pureed basil for a winter taste of summer), I think i'll try fried whole basil leaves as an appetizer or a garnish.
They do it with sage and parsley, why not basil?
Ingredients
2 basil leaves
1/4 ounce simple syrup
2 ounce lemon vodka,
Directions
Muddle basil in simple syrup. Add vodka, shake, and strain into martini glass. Top with basil leaf garnish (optional).