Tag: basil

• Baked Stuffed Peppers

  

  A great dish using your garden fresh peppers. Ingredients4 medium size Green Peppers2 Tbsp canola oil3/4 lb ground beef1 C diced onion1/8th cup chopped fresh basil1/8 cup chopped fresh parsley1/2 C uncooked rice1 peeled and diced medium tomato1 1/4 C tomato juice1/2 C grated cheddar cheeseParmesan cheese DirectionsWash peppers.  Slice off the end near the…

• Canned Italian Style Tomatoes

  

  Nothing tastes better than tomatoes from your own garden. This recipe is a great way to preserve tomatoes for winter. With all the herbs added it makes meal preparation quick, just add the some beef or chicken. Ingredients10 Cups diced peeled tomatoes1/4 Cup finely chopped fresh basil1/4 Cup finely chopped parsley2 Tbsp dried oregano1 Tbsp…

• Murlo Goat Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Basil Spread

  

  We are a fans of any recipe that includes cream cheese. This is also true for recipes that use goat cheese. This simple flavourful spread is a great appetizer when entertaining.  Ingredients10 ounce Goat Cheese4 Tbsp chopped Fresh Basil4 chopped Sun Dried Tomatoes2 Tbsp Olive Oil3 cloves garlic Murlo Notes:1. Consider adding Rosemary or Thyme for…

• Spaghetti Pizza Casserole

  

  Not sure what to do with your left over spaghetti because you made too much. This is the dish. A different take on the traditional pizza. Ingredients2 Cups Left over spaghetti1/2 Pound Lean ground beef1  Smoked Italian Sausage (medium spice)1/2 Cup diced Green pepper1 Cup Salsa or 1 can tomato paste (213ml)1 can mushroom pieces2…

• Cilantro and Basil Pasta Salad

  

  A great salad in the summer when the garden is full of fresh herbs. This salad recipe is great to make the day ahead of your guests arriving. Serves 6. Ingredients 3 Cups dry elbow pasta1 Cup Sliced green onion1/2 Cup finely chopped fresh cilantro1/2 Cup finely chopped fresh basil1 Cup small cubed cheddar1 Cup…

• Infused Basil Oil

  

  This oil is a delicious kitchen staple in our house. Used as a bread dipping oil, poured onto fresh pasta or added to a salad dressing. The flavour is so intense and the aroma delightful. We typically make a large batch of this each year. The steps below will make a small batch. IngredientsFresh basil…

• Pizza Dough

  

  This pizza dough recipe has been used by Murlo for many years with excellent results.  Give it a try the next time you’re creating your own homemade pizza. 1/2 C lukewarm water1/2 Tsp sugar1/2 Tbsp dry yeast1/2Tsp salt2 Tbsp canola oil1 and 1/4 C all-purpose flour Directions 1. Mix water, sugar and yeast – let…

• Vermicelli Shrimp Pasta

  

  This recipe combines our two favourite food items, Shrimp and Vermicelli pasta.  We’re confident you will agree and look forward to hearing your comments. Ingredients7 oz raw shrimp peeled and deveined1/2 C Murlo’s Roasted Tomatoes *2 Tbsp Classico Basil Pesto1/2 C vegetable or chicken stock7 oz vermicelli or angel hair pasta *substitute with 1/2 C…