BEAR POND FARM
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basil recipes GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH Butter the outside of two slices of bread. Spread insides of slices with Bear Pond Farm Premium Basil Pesto. Stuff sandwich with Havarti cheese or your favorite variety. Grill both sides of sandwich, approx. 2-1/2 to 3 minutes total. CREAMY PESTO LINGUINI Cook 1 Lb. of linguine al dente and return to cook pot with 2 or 3 oz pasta water. Add 1/2 c up of Basil Pesto, 1 cup heavy cream and 1 Tbs. butter. Gently heat; don't boil. Stir frequently to blend sauce. GOAT-CHEESE TOMATOES A great first course. • 1/3 cup goat cheese (chevre) • 2 tablespoons Bear Pond Farm Premium Basil Pesto • 4 medium tomatoes • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil • salt and fresh-ground pepper to taste Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix together goat cheese and pesto in a small bowl; set aside. Cut about 1/4-inch off top of tomato and discard ''cap''. Drizzle olive oil on tomato. Season with salt and pepper.Bake tomatoes on baking sheet for about 45 minutes, or until tender. (They should not cook so long that they begin to fall apart.) Remove from oven and top with goat cheese mixture. Sprinkle with basil and broil for about 2 minutes, or until cheese begins to turn golden and bubble. Serve immediately.Makes 4 servings. GRILLED SLICED FLANK STEAK WITH BASIL-ALMOND PESTO Sure to become a favorite. • 1 1-lb flank steak, trimmed of visible fat • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper • 1/8 teaspoon chili powder • 1/8 teaspoon cumin • 1/8 teaspoon coriander • 2 tablespoons Bear Pond Farm Premium Basil Pesto • non-stick cooking spray • 2 tablespoons sliced or slivered almonds • 1 tablespoon chopped and seeded jalapeño pepper • 2 cloves garlic • 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream • 1 tablespoon lime juice Mix salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin and coriander together in a small bowl. Season steak, both sides, set aside and prepare grill. Combine almonds, jalapeno and garlic in blender or food processor and process until finely chopped, about 15 seconds. Add sour cream and lime juice and process until smooth. Over very high heat or flame, grill steak for 6 to 7 minutes on each side for medium rare. Remove steak from grill and let it rest 3 to 5 minutes allowing juices to redistribute. Using a very sharp knife, cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices. Serve steak with 2 tablespoons Basil Pesto. Makes 4 servings. |
