Capay Valley Farm Shop » Basil – Capay Valley Farmshop – Food box Farmshares http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com Fresh Local Goodness Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:56:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Frozen Basil http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/blog/recipes/frozen-basil/ http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/blog/recipes/frozen-basil/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:28:35 +0000 roxanne http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/?p=3669 If you have an abundance of , it freezes easily and will be a welcome fresh flavor in the winter months/capayvalleyfarmshoptags/basil/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Basil">basil in water, it keeps its color betterp>

Ingredients

1 bunch p>

2 ice-cube trays

cold water

Preparation

Chop basil finely, place in ice cube tray and cover in water>

 

]]> http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/blog/recipes/frozen-basil/feed/ 0 New Potatoes with Green Herbs http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/blog/recipes/new-potatoes-with-green-herbs/ http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/blog/recipes/new-potatoes-with-green-herbs/#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:06:35 +0000 roxanne http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/?p=3429 Potatoes can be roasted in the over or over the stove and can really be seasoned with any green herb/capayvalleyfarmshoptags/basil/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Basil">basil, but , or can be added or substituted for a different flavorp>

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs

2 Tbsp butter

1/2 [...]]]> http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/blog/recipes/new-potatoes-with-green-herbs/feed/ 0 Fresh Basil Pesto http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/blog/recipes/fresh-basil-pesto/ http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/blog/recipes/fresh-basil-pesto/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:55:08 +0000 natasha http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/?p=2117 Serve with pasta, over baked potatoes, spread over toasted baguette slices or drizzle on pizza/capayvalleyfarmshoptags/basil/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Basil">basil’s not in season – it’s always delicious!

Ingredients 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese 1/2 cup extra virgin 1/3 cup pine nuts or 3 medium sized cloves, [...]]]> http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/blog/recipes/fresh-basil-pesto/feed/ 0 Caprese Salad http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/blog/recipes/caprese-salad/ http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/blog/recipes/caprese-salad/#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:28:18 +0000 natasha http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/?p=2017 The Caprese salad is super simple and delicious – and always beautiful to look at!

Ingredients 3 vine-ripe , 1/4-inch thick slices li> 1 pound fresh mozzarella, 1/4-inch thick slices 20 to 30 leaves /capayvalleyfarmshoptags/basil/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Basil">basil Extra-virgin , for drizzling Coarse salt and pepper Preparation

Layer alternating slices of tomatoes and mozzarella, adding a basil leaf between each, on a large, shallow [...]]]> http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/blog/recipes/caprese-salad/feed/ 0 Whole Wheat Pizza with Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/blog/recipes/whole-wheat-pizza-with-cherry-tomatoes-fresh-mozzarella-and-basil/ http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/blog/recipes/whole-wheat-pizza-with-cherry-tomatoes-fresh-mozzarella-and-basil/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:33:47 +0000 tnelson http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/?p=1008 Yield: 2 10-12 inch Pizzas

Preheat oven to: 400 degrees F

Ingredients
Dough
1 t Sugar li> 1 1/4 c warm water li> 1 1/2 t Active Dry Yeast li> 4 1/4 c Flour li> 1/2 c li> 1 t Salt li>
The dough will take the longest to prepare so start with blooming your yeast4 cups of warm/hot water 2 teaspoons yeast to a bowl; cover with a towel and let sit for 5 min in a [...]]]> http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/blog/recipes/whole-wheat-pizza-with-cherry-tomatoes-fresh-mozzarella-and-basil/feed/ 0 Zuccanoes http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/blog/recipes/zuccanoes/ http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/blog/recipes/zuccanoes/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:52:48 +0000 tnelson http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/?p=986 Adapted from ]]> http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/blog/recipes/zuccanoes/feed/ 0 Green Bean and Tomato Salad http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/blog/recipes/green-bean-and-tomato-salad/ http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/blog/recipes/green-bean-and-tomato-salad/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:38:22 +0000 tnelson http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/?p=934 Adapted from Salt 5 tablespoons extra virgin 1 large onion, peeled and cut into fine half rings ¼ cup vegetable stock About 30 fresh leaves, torn in pieces ½ cup fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped or torn 1 pound penne Freshly ground black pepper 4-6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

Preparation

Halve the summer squash lengthwise, then cut crosswise [...]]]> http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/blog/recipes/penne-with-summer-squash-and-basil/feed/ 1 Tips for Busy Cooks http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/blog/farmnews/tips-for-busy-cooks/ http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/blog/farmnews/tips-for-busy-cooks/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:17:34 +0000 nina http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/?p=834 ]]> http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/blog/farmnews/tips-for-busy-cooks/feed/ 0 No-Fry Eggplant http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/blog/recipes/no-fry-eggplant-2/ http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/blog/recipes/no-fry-eggplant-2/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:38:00 +0000 tnelson http://capayvalleyfarmshop.com/?p=799 Ingredients

1 Mozzarella cheese Tomato sauce, 1 small can /capayvalleyfarmshoptags/basil/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Basil">basilli>

Preparation Slice the eggplant p>

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