Creamy Basil Dip Food

PASTA WITH BASIL CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a pan then add the onion. Cook until soft and translucent.
• Add the garlic, basil and dried herbs (if using) and cook for another 30 seconds.
• Pour in the cream and allow to come to a simmer. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce covers the back of a spoon easily.
• Transfer sauce to a food processor or blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until smooth.
• Pour the sauce back into the pan and add lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and add cooked pasta or serve over cooked chicken.

DELICIOUS BASIL DIP

Steps:

• In your blender or food processor, chop up your garlic, then add the basil and chop that all up. Then add the mayonnaise.
• Next add the Dijon Mustard, olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Blend everything until it is completely smooth and combined. Put it in a dish, cover and refrigerate for at least an hour or so. This allows the flavors to marry and results in a delicious, fragrant, wonderful Basil Dip.

PHILLY TOMATO-BASIL DIP

Steps:

• Spread cream cheese onto bottom of pie plate.
• Combine tomatoes and dressing; spoon over cream cheese.
• Top with remaining ingredients.

CREAMY BASIL DIP

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients. Refrigerate for 2 hours or so to let the flavors come together.
• Enjoy!

BASIL WALNUT SPREAD

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In ​a food processor , combine the basil and garlic. Process until finely chopped. Add cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, walnuts, olive oil, and a few turns of ground black pepper. Process until smooth.
• Transfer spread mixture to a serving dish and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
• Serve with assorted crackers or baguette rounds.
• Enjoy!

CREAMY BASIL-FETA SPREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the feta cheese, tomatoes and basil; beat until combined. Transfer to a serving dish; chill until serving. Serve with crackers.

BASIL SOUR CREAM DIP

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients in a food processor for one to two minutes until combined. You may want to stop machine and scrape the sides to make sure it's all incorporated.
• Place in fridge for 2 hours so flavors will blend.

SUMMER FRESH TOMATO BASIL DIP

Steps:

• Combine, cream cheese, sour cream, basil, Italian parsley, tomatoes, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, tomato paste, onion salt, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on High until whipped, 2 to 3 minutes.

CREAMY BASIL DRESSING OR DIP!

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, combine the lemon juice, basil, mustard, and garlic. Process until smooth. Then, with machine running, gradually ad oil. When oil has been completely blended in, add tofu (if making nondairy option). If using yogurt, remove the dressing from the food processor and place in small bowl and gently stir in yogurt.
• Season to taste with salt. Cover and refrigerate. Stir well before each serving. The tofu version will especially thicken when chilled. Thin with a teaspoon or so of water if needed.