More Basil Uses

[cjs]

I don't remember if I ever posted this spread, but it is awfully good - made it again a couple weeks ago.

PESTO-GOAT CHEESE SPREAD:
Process -
11-oz. log goat cheese
8-oz. pkg. softened cream cheese
2 cups loosely packed basil leaves
1/2 c. toasted pine nuts
3 garlic cloves
2 T. balsamic vinegar in food processor till smooth.


Chill 2 hrs. before serving. Makes 3 cups.

Store in frig up to 1 week, or freeze up to 4 mos.

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This weekend made this one from Nigella's book, Feasts -

Basil and Goat's Cheese Dip
can use feta in place of goat cheese.

1 cup walnut pcs. toasted
2 scallions, roughly chopped
1 1/2 cup basil leaves
1 packed cup soft goat's cheese
3 T. garlic-infused oil (you do keep this on hand, don't you???? )

Proess the walnut pcs, scallions & basil leaves, then add the goat cheese and oil; process again to make a grainy paste.

Transfer to a bowl.

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I had a little left over that didn't fit in the bowl - I think I'll toss it with some hot pasta - sounds good.

[HomeCulinarian]

Also copied to MC for future use. Thanx!

[Mare749]

These sound delicious, Jean. Really like the pic! You're getting awfully good with that camera. Hope you are using some of your photos in the cookbook. If not, you should be.

Maryann

[Roxanne 21]

LOVE basil----as I repeat myself again---the favorite in our household!!! Nice, Jean---thank you. Copied and PRINTED!!!! YEAH---got my techie over here to get the darn thang up and running again---

Your images are sooo impressive---another skill??---GEESH!! Is that one of the compulsory courses for foodie/chefs? Gotta get my act together here------

[Lorraine]

They both sound great. Thanks, Jean!