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Ways to use basil oil in recipes
To us, simple and quick “non-recipes” like this basil oil are the stuff of summer! We picked up the best heirloom tomatoes we could find and covered them in the basil oil, which was visually stunning and perfect for a patio party appetizer. Enjoy, and let us know if you try it out! Here are a few ideas for ways to use basil oil: It’s simple to put together, easier and cheaper than pesto, and extremely tasty. Alex and I love the bright green color and how it adds an herbaceous pop to whatever you use it on. Drizzle over tomatoes, pizza, caprese salad, and more! After squeezing out all the water, blend the basil with olive oil using a blender or immersion blender. It yields a beautiful, verdant green sauce that tastes like summer.
Tomatoes or a caprese salad Bread like sourdough bread, no knead bread, or focaccia Pasta like spaghetti, bucatini, rigatoni, or penne As a garnish like crostini with goat cheese or gazpacho Meat or seafood like grilled chicken or grilled salmon Vegetables like grilled corn, grilled vegetables, or roasted vegetables Eggs like hard boiled eggs or scrambled eggs Potatoes like French fries or smashed potatoes
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