last of the basil before frost ....

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15 years ago

Here is the best use I could find for the last of the basil before the killing frost...pretty yummy ! c

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schoolhouse_gw
15 years ago
Mama mia'! Delizioso!
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gldno1
15 years ago
That looks delicious even at 4:00 AM! I have never put fresh basil on a pizza before. I will have to give that a try next summer.
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Agree with the others, yes, basil will bite the dust. But, the good news is it is still possible to grow some in a pot for indoors. I do that every year. I think you still have time in zone 6. Basil seeds germinate fast in warm soil. Put a few in a pot and take it indoors when the weather turns cooler (before the frost) :) I use an 8 inch pot, deep one, because they really have a root system. Water every day during the winter and you will be rewarded. I usually keep mine going all winter long in a south window. Love the stuff. Ever make tomato confit? Put whole tomatoes, whole garlic heads, sea salt, pepper, and a ton of basil leaves in a big wide baking pan. Pour olive oil over all and roast uncovered in a slow oven for several hours. When the tomato skins come off, just pick them out. The garlic will just pop right out of the head, soft and yummy. You can freeze it if you like. It is so good on pasta, or used as a dip for garlic bread. Yum!
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Yeah, that seems pretty far gone. If it had a few solid fresh green leaves i would remove the damaged ones and bring it inside in a sunny, full all-day-sun, southern window. I've had basil plants last through the holidays in the NEast. But the flowers need to be pinched during august or the leaves get a bit leathery. I did pot up a big batch of asian variety this year that is doing well indoors. Seems heartier with smaller leaves not as thin as genovese. Just remember next year to bring it in if you have a nice sunny spot for it.
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15 years ago
It was delizioso for sure !! We have leftovers too !! The best way to do the basil is to either make the pesto and put it first so that the other stuff covers it or else wait till you take the pizza out of the oven and then throw torn up leaves over the hot cheese. Otherwise the taste ust disappears when you cook the pizza. Wish you could have had a piece....4AM is a great time for a snack ! c
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aftermidnight Zone7b B.C. Canada
15 years ago
Caroline, that looked so (mouth watering here) good. I'll have to try making something similar since I now have a baking stone for baking ciabatta bread :o).
One of my new favorite sandwiches is a southwest ranchero, chicken, bacon, tomato, red onion, baby spinach and a slice of cheese done up on a faccasia bun which was crisped up in a hot oven for a few minutes. Oops, let's not forget the chipotle sauce. Just had one for lunch it was yummy too.

Annette
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Original Author
15 years ago
OK Annette...that does it...we are ALL on our way...I hope you have plenty of fixins!! c
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