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Basil

There are many different types of basil, all of which have the same wonderfully overpowering aroma. Much used in Italian and Mediterraniean cuisine, it tends to lose its flavour once cooked, so is best added at the last minute. See below for recipes and tips relating to basil.

Lentil & basil savoury pate

Lentil & basil savoury pate

By Patty on February 16, 2010

Lentil & basil savoury pate is made from brown lentils and despite it looking somewhat bland, it screams with flavour. I wanted to share this to dispel that myth of lentils being boring veggie food for ageing hippies.

It is easy to make and full of protein and fibre. Absolutely fab on homemade crusty bread or as a sandwich filler.

Posted in Appetizers, Brunch, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan, Veggie | Ingredients Basil, Garlic, Lentils, Maggi, Onion, Vegetable stock | Leave a response

Tomato soup

Tomato soup

By Matt on January 29, 2010

This is a really quick recipe for tomato soup that you can make and serve within half an hour. It’s a beautiful colour, tastes great and is healthy! There’s no need to make this more complicated than it has to be…

Posted in Appetizers, Brunch, Main courses, Recipes | Ingredients Basil, Garlic, Onion, Plum tomatoes, Tomato, Vegetable stock | 1 Response

Spaghetti bolognese

Spaghetti bolognese

By Matt on September 22, 2009

If you’re not into cooking already, start making spaghetti bolognese, from scratch. It’s easy, delicious and will help with making so many other meals. Who needs Dolmio?

Posted in Main courses, Recipes | Ingredients Basil, Beef mince, Garlic, Ketchup, Onion, Red wine, Stock, Tomato, Worcestershire sauce | 2 Responses

Sausage one-pot

By Matt on August 25, 2009

Slowly cooked onions give the rich sauce a lovely sweet flavour. Use whatever sausages you like the most. This is great comfort food, and with only one pot to wash up, you have more time to relax on the sofa!

Posted in Main courses, Recipes | Ingredients Basil, Garlic, Leek, Lentils, Onion, Pepper, Sausage, Tomato, Wine | 6 Responses

Posh potato salad

Posh potato salad

By Matt on July 15, 2009

This is an amazingly tasty recipe, which really brings the humble potato salad bang up to date. Packed with flavour, and ideal to have with a salad or barbeque.

Posted in Appetizers, Main courses, Recipes, Veggie | Ingredients Basil, Egg, Gherkin, Pepper, Potato, Tomato | Leave a response

Herby meatballs

Herby meatballs

By Matt on June 30, 2009

This is a recipe I don’t make as often as I should. After cooking it last night, it’s gone once again to the top of my “what to make with beef mince” list, above spaghetti bolognese, cottage pie and burgers

Posted in Main courses, Recipes | Ingredients Basil, Beef mince, Garlic, Onion, Parmesan, Parsley, Pasta, Tomato, Wine | Leave a response

Simple tomato sauce

Simple tomato sauce

By Matt on June 28, 2009

A really simple recipe for tomato sauce. This is ideal for pizzas, or serving with pasta.

Posted in Main courses, Recipes, Snacks | Ingredients Basil, Garlic, Onion, Pasta, Pizza, Tomato | Leave a response

Big up the basil!

Big up the basil!

By Matt on June 21, 2009

Basil is a great herb to use with Italian cooking and is easy enough to grow indoors on a sunny windowsil. This quick and easy guide will show you how.

Posted in How to | Ingredients Basil | 3 Responses

Green pesto

Green pesto

By Matt on June 16, 2009

Once you know how to make it, and how to grow a basil plant, you can have a long lasting supply of delicious homemade pesto. It keeps for a few days in a jar, so you just have to cook some pasta and stir it in.

Posted in Appetizers, Main courses, Recipes, Veggie | Ingredients Basil, Garlic, Lemon, Parmesan, Pesto, Pine nuts | Leave a response

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