Basil

Fresh Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart

Fresh Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart Created by Chef Joe Pastry Serves 4-6 Ingredients 1 package of store bought pie crust 4 tomatoes 3 Tablespoons olive oil 3 Tablespoons reduced balsamic vinegar 8 fresh basil leaves 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon shallots, chopped 1 lemon, zested and squeezed 5 ounces goat cheese Directions 1. Preheat oven

Pesto Pasta Salad

Pesto Pasta Salad Created by Kati Butler Serves 4 Ingredients and Directions for Pesto 3 large garlic cloves ½ cup pine nuts 2 ounces of parmesan cheese, coarsely grated 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 3 cups loosely packed fresh basil 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil With food processor running, drop in garlic and

Rice Wine and Basil Vinaigrette

Rice Wine and Basil Vinaigrette Created by Sara Polczynski Makes 2 cups Ingredients ¾ cup rice vinegar 1¼s cup olive oil 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon shallots, minced 2 Tablespoons fresh basil leaves, minced kosher salt and pepper, to taste Directions 1. Place the vinegar, dijon, and shallots in a food processor or blender.