Ingredients: 1 baguette, cut diagonally into 1-cm-thick slices, 1-2 tbsp olive oil, 1-2 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, pinch of sugar or small drizzle of honey (or more, to taste), 500g mixed mushrooms, roughly chopped, salt and freshly ground black pepper, 100g ricotta, 100ml natural yoghurt, 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley, plus extra whole leaves for serving, zest of 1 lemon, extra 12 tsp Read More …
Ingredients: 1 8-inch loaf round italian bread, cut in half crosswise, and cut into 10 slices per side, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil , 4 to 6 roma tomatoes, cut into 1-inch dice (about 3 cups), 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, cleaned, stacked in a pile, rolled, and cut into a fine julienne, 6 cloves garlic, 3 crushed and 3 cut in half lengthwise, 2 teaspoons coarse salt METHOD: Freshly gr Read More …
Ingredients: 500 gram ripe cherry tomatoes pr 1 tin of chopped, 1 small bunch basil, 1 shallot, 1 cloves garlic, 80 gram feta cheese, 8 slices of baguette, 1 tsp mild mustard, sea salt, black pepper, 2 tbsp white wine vinegar METHOD: olive oil, Toast the bread in batches if needed., Finely slice up the shallot and place in the salad bowl, along with the mustard and white wine vinegar. Crush i Read More …
Ingredients: 1 baguette french bread cut into 1/4 slices, olive oil, you can combine any cpmbination of cheeses, 4 ounces cream cheese softened, 4 ounces goat cheese, ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, 2 cloves garlic minced (1 teaspoon), 6 ripe roma tomatoes diced, 3 teaspoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, 6-8 fresh basil leaves chopped, plus some for garnish, salt and pepper to taste, 2-3 Read More …
Ingredients: 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained., 1 clove garlic minced, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 3/4 cup hot water, 1 pkg. (6 oz) stove top stuffing. i like the whole wheat variety, 1.5 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces, 1 teaspoon dried basil, salt and pepper, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, 1/2 cup shredded parmesan METHOD: Place tomatoes with liquid Read More …
Ingredients: 2 cans (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained., 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 (6 ounce) package stuffing mix for chicken, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, torn basil leaves METHOD: Preheat oven to 400 Read More …
Ingredients: 8 ripe roma tomatoes, diced, 1/2 cup basil, chopped (or more if desired), 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper, 1 whole wheat baguette, cut into 16 slices METHOD: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F., Dice tomatoes and place in a bowl, mix in chopped basil, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil and balsamic vinegar and Read More …
Ingredients: 3 cups diced crusty bread, 5 tablespoons olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper , 6 chicken breasts (thin-cut) , 5 roma tomatoes, diced , 2 cloves garlic, pressed , 6 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade, plus whole fresh basil leaves for garnish , 3 tablespoons balsamic reduction/glaze METHOD: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F., Toss the diced bread with 1 tablespoon olive o Read More …
Ingredients: 4small boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, 1/2cup sun-dried tomato dressing (such as kraft), divided, 2tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2– tomatoes, finely chopped, 1/2cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, 1/4cup chopped basil METHOD: Place a large sheet of heavy-duty foil over half of grill grate; heat grill to medium heat. Meanwhile, place chicken in resealable plastic Read More …
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) spaghetti, 4 cups (1 l) chicken or vegetable broth, 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 4 small plum tomatoes, ¼ cup (60 ml) loosely packed fresh basil leaves, 34 garlic cloves, ? cup (75 ml) olive oil, ½ oz. (15 g) fresh parmesan cheese METHOD: Place the chicken breasts in a large bowl.Season. Marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 8 hours., Break the spagh Read More …
Ingredients: 16 ounces figs, 8 ounces goat cheese, 1 baguette, olive oil, fresh basil, balsamic glaze METHOD: Make with ripe figs that are also still firm., Trim the top and bottom of the figs, then halve them -then cut the figs into equal sized slices., Slice the baguette into 1/4 inch slices. Place the slices on a baking sheet so that they are evenly spread out., Brush the tops of the bread Read More …
Ingredients: some ideas for toppings:, arugula, avocado, bacon, bacon jam, brie, caramelized onions, fresh mozzarella, fruit: berries, melon, figs, strawberries, marinated eggplant, marinated zucchini, mediavine, parmesan cheese, pesto, prosciutto, red onion jam, roasted corn, roaster peppers, salami, sautéd mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, tapenade or olive spread, tomato and basil METHOD: Brus Read More …
Ingredients: 1 cup tomatoes, pitted and diced (about 4 roma tomatoes), 1/4 cup red onion, diced (about 1/4 red onion), 2 cloves garlic, minced, 5 fresh basil leaves, chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/2 loaf of french baguette bread, sliced into ½ inch slices, 2 tablespoons olive oil METHOD: Bruschetta is all about Read More …
Ingredients: 10-12 tomatoes, diced and deseeded, 1/2 red onion, diced, 1/2 banana pepper, minced (optional), 1/3 green bell pepper, diced (optional), 3 oz red wine vinegar, 2 oz water or tomato juice, 1 packet italian dressing seasoning, or to taste, 4 oz extra virgin olive oil, 2-3 leaves basil, chiffonade METHOD: Add all of the ingredients to a medium mixing bowl., Toss well until everythin Read More …
Ingredients: 1/2 pound ripe tomatoes, at room temperature (3 to 4 medium), salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 6 basil leaves, thinly sliced, six 1/2-inch thick slices italian or french bread, 2 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole METHOD: Use the best tomatoes you can find. During the summer, we are inundated with sweet, plump tomatoes. In othe Read More …
Ingredients: you can use whatever bread you like most. here are some of the most popular breads used for bruschetta:, italian bread, sourdough bread, baguettes, french bread, rustic bread METHOD: Cut the baguette on a diagonal into 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch slices., Arrange into one layer on a baking sheet., Place under athe grill set to high until the top of the bread is lightly toasted., Turn a Read More …
Ingredients: serves 4, for the artichoke topping, 400g can artichoke heart in water, drained, zest ½ lemon and squeeze juice, small handful basil or mint, roughly chopped, 1 garlic clove, chopped, drizzle olive oil, for the walnut topping, 50g walnut halves, toasted, 140g ricotta, 1 tbsp grated parmesan or veggie alternative, squeeze lemon juice, to serve, 100g green olive, bowl of olives, 100g s Read More …
Ingredients: serves 2, 4 slices from a baguette, sliced on an angle, 1 tsp olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 1 avocado mashed *optional, 200g raw king prawns, juice 1 lime, small bunch coriander, leaves chopped, 2 large handfuls rocket METHOD: Toast the bread and keep warm. Heat the oil in a wok, then cook the garlic until sizzling. Turn the heat up, add the prawns, then cook until p Read More …
Ingredients: makes 12, 1 mini ciabatta or panini roll, cut into 12 x ½cm slices, 1 garlic clove, halved, 50g butter, 2-3 sweet potatoes, cut into 1cm cubes, 1 tsp thick balsamic dressing, plus more to serve if you like *optional(, 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more to serve, handful rocket leaves, 50g parmesan, crumbled (optional, interchangeable) METHOD: Heat a griddle pan and toast the bread for a Read More …
Ingredients: serves 4, veg may be adjusted to taste or omitted, or replaced with tomato, 40g sugar snap peas, halved diagonally, blanched, 40g peas, blanched, 40g broad beans, double podded, blanched, 4 radishes, very thinly sliced, 2 red chillies, deseeded and thinly sliced, 1 small pack mint, chopped, 1 small pack parsley, chopped, 1 tbsp chardonnay vinegar, 100ml olive oil, plus extra to brush Read More …
Ingredients: makes 12, 1 loaf ciabatta, extra virgin olive oil, 100g ricotta, 12 cherries, 6 plums or other fruit, 80g prosciutto, balsamic syrup (optional), salt, pepper to taste METHOD: Heat the grill to its highest setting. Cut the ciabatta into 12 slices, then brush each slice on both sides, with a little extra virgin olive oil. Grill the bread for 2 mins each side., Spread over the ricot Read More …
Ingredients: makes 12, ½ small red onion, finely chopped, 8 medium tomatoes (about 500g), coarsely chopped and drained, 2-3 garlic cloves, crushed, 6-8 leaves of fresh basil, finely chopped, 30ml balsamic vinegar, 60-80ml extra virgin olive oil, 1 loaf crusty bread METHOD: In a large bowl, mix the onions, tomatoes, garlic and basil, taking care not to mash or break up the tomatoes too much. A Read More …
Ingredients: serves 2, 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced through the root, green fronds reserved, 1 heaped tbsp roughly chopped dill, zest and juice ½ lemon, 1 tbsp olive oil, 4 small slices rustic wholemeal bread, or two large cut in half, 1 garlic clove, halved, 140g cooked shrimp or prawns, handful rocket METHOD: Bring a pan of water to the boil then add the fennel slices for 2-3 mins until jus Read More …
Ingredients: serves 4, 225g pack mozzarella cheese, 4 carrots, thinly sliced into rounds, 50ml extra-virgin olive oil, juice ½ lemon, 100g whole blanched almond, small bunch coriander, chopped, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1-2 large baguettes sliced, 1 garlic clove, halved, trimmed, 12 spring onions, trimmed METHOD: Cut the mozzarella evenly into 8 slices across the width of the cheese. Heat oven to Read More …
Ingredients: serves 4, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 shallots, finely chopped, 125ml double cream, small bunch chives, snipped, 1-2 large baguettes sliced, 2 tomatoes, sliced, 10-12 slices leftover brie or camembert, 4 slices serrano ham or prosciutto leaves, to serve METHOD: Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a saucepan and gently cook the chopped shallots for 2 mins until soft but not coloured. Pour in the crea Read More …
Ingredients: 500g mozzarella, 200g tub light cream cheese, small bunch mint, chopped, plus a few leaves to serve, small bunch chives, snipped, 450g ripe cherry tomato (we used a mixture of red and yellow), 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 tsp caster sugar, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus a little extra to drizzle, for the bruschetta, 1 french baguette (or gluten-free bread), thinly sliced, 2 tbsp Read More …
Ingredients: for the chicken:, 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon olive oil, for the bruschetta topping:, 4 roma tomatoes diced, 2 cloves garlic minced, 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped, 8 basil leaves chopped, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon oliv Read More …
Ingredients: 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped, ? cup mozzarella cheese cut into small cubes , ¼ cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil, 2 teaspoons olive oil , 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 12 slices whole grain baguette, toasted METHOD: In medium bowl combine tomatoes, cheese, red onion, basil, oil, balsamic vinegar, sal Read More …
Ingredients: serves: 2-4, can be served with or without chicken or shrimp, 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1/4 cup olive oil + 1 tablespoon, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved or quatered, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh Read More …
Ingredients: servings: 6, 1 pound linguine pasta, 4 large vine-ripened tomatoes, ~3 cups, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup basil leaves, chiffonade, 3 plump garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, freshly ground salt and pepper to taste, parmesan cheese, shaved, crushed red pepper, optional garnish METHOD: In a large pot, boil water for pasta as directed on package. When Read More …
Ingredients: serves 2, 140g artichoke in olive oil, drained, pinch of chilli flakes, small handful mint leaves, zest ½ lemon, 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling, 2 large or 4 small slices of crusty bread, 1 garlic clove, sliced, 50g parmesan, thinly sliced (or vegetarian alternative) METHOD: Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Halve or quarter the artichokes, if whole, and put them in a Read More …
Ingredients: serves 8, 200g cooked large prawn (you want about 16), defrosted if frozen, ¼ ciabatta, focaccia or a baguette loaf, cut into cubes, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 garlic clove, finely sliced, 1 lemon, halved, handful parsley leaves, roughly chopped, 8 skewers METHOD: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 1 hr before using. If the skewers are really long, use kitchen scissors to h Read More …
Ingredients: serves 2 for a main meal or 4 for a light supper dish., 4 thick long slices of baguette, 50g/2oz softened butter beaten with 1 chopped clove of garlic, 4 large flat mushrooms, 200g jar roasted red peppers, 150g to 200g of any firm cheese METHOD: Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5/170C fan. Spread both sides of each slice of bread with garlic butter (no need to remove the crusts). Put Read More …
Ingredients: serves 6, can be served with any type of pasta or atop bruschetta bread, 700ml vegetable stock, 200g chicken fillets, sliced thin, 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil, 2 tbsp olive oil, 9 tsp chopped olives, 9 sunblush or semi-dried tomatoes, halved, 100g mixed salad leaves METHOD: Bring the stock to the boil in a saucepan, then reduce to a simmer. Stirring continuously, pour in the polen Read More …
Ingredients: serves 2, 3 fillet steaks cut horizontal to make 5 steaks, 1 tsp olive oil, 1 ciabatta bread roll, halved, 1 tsp french mustard, handful watercress, 50g stilton, splash balsamic vinegar METHOD: Heat a griddle pan. Rub the steak with the olive oil, season, then cook for 2-4 mins on each side or until done to your liking. Put the steak on a plate to rest., Put the roll halves cut-s Read More …
Ingredients: 6 as a starter, 6 large slices sourdough, 3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling, 200g smoked salmon, loosely shredded, 2 lemons, 1 zested and juiced, 1 cut into wedges to serve, ½ tsp chilli flakes, 50g greek yogurt, 150g bag mixed radishes, roughly chopped, handful parsley, leaves picked METHOD: Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Brush the bread on both sides with oil, then Read More …