so recently, i've been messing around with fresh basil, and man, is it delicious! one thing's for certain, once you get hooked on the natural stuff, you can't go back to the dried and preserved (just like peanut butter... but that's a tangent for another day). instead of raving on and on about how basil can jazz up even the most basic ingredients, i'm going to throw out two simple recipes for you to try and taste for yourselves!
Tomato, Mozzerella, and Basil Phyllo Dough Pizza
1. preheat oven to 375
2. spread out 7-8 sheets of phyllo dough on lightly greased pan. be sure to follow phyllo dough directions to prevent sheets from drying out and to allow for proper separation between sheets.
3. top with mozzerella or mixture of appropriate cheeses.
4. lay slices of fresh tomato on top.
5. generously add freshly chopped basil.
6. add dash of oregano.
7. sprinkle light coating of cheese over everything.
8. bake 20-30 minutes until crust is golden brown.
serve as appetizer or even main meal!
Tomato and Basil Chicken Capellini
1. heat up olive oil and fresh chopped garlic on stove.
2. cook pasta separately.
3. add some diced onions.
4. add chicken chopped in small chunks. add 1 TBS of fresh basil. mix all together. simmer until chicken cooked through.
5. add red sauce with desired vegetables (i personally like zucchini and mushrooms).
6. add about another pinch or so of fresh basil and freshly ground black pepper. mix.
7. let it all simmer for about 10 minutes.
8. mix with the capellini and serve.
9. top with fresh cheese if so desired.
enjoy with a glass of white wine. a perfect light summer pasta. yums!
and if anyone out there has a favorite basil recipes/suggestions, do share!
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