For the basil oil, put the oil, basil and salt in a blender and blitz until smooth. Set aside. For the gnocchi, put the potatoes in a large saucepan of cold water and bring to the boil.

Basil is widely available in supermarkets; look for bright green leaves with no hint of wilting or black spotting. Dried basil retains little of the aroma and flavour of fresh basil, so is of ...

To upgrade a salad or a simple pasta recipe ! This oil is perfect to offer as a birthday gift ! Put the fresh basil leaves in the bottle. Fill with olive oil and close the bottle. Leave to soak ...

They topped the gelato with a tangy cherry tomato marmalade and a basil oil drizzle for a dish inspired by a traditional caprese salad. For the other savoury sample, the gelato makers cut the milk ...

Serve it with crisp toasts or vegetable crudites and win praises from your friends and family. 1. First prepare the pesto sauce: mix basil leaves, garlic, Parmesan and pine nuts in a blender. Add the ...

Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon olive oil over each head ... from 5 garlic heads into a food processor; discard skins. Reserve remaining roasted garlic head for chile-basil vinaigrette.

Serve them with a basil dip made with olives, Parmesan, mayo and a hint of garlic. In a hot pan add a dash of olive oil in which you can add the spring onions, green bell peppers and ginger. In a ...

make a basil vinaigrette by combining olive oil, champagne vinegar, crushed red pepper, garlic and basil leaves in a food processor—not only is this a delicious salad dressing, but it makes a ...