Over The Lemon Basil Moon Food

BAKED PARMESAN CARROT FRIES WITH LEMON-BASIL AIOLI

Steps:

• For the aioli: Combine the mayonnaise, basil, lemon zest and juice and garlic in a blender and blend until almost smooth. Season with salt. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• For the carrot fries: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Fit a large baking pan with a wire rack and spray the rack with cooking spray.
• Mix together the panko, Parmesan, parsley, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a wide shallow bowl. Whisk the milk and eggs together in another shallow bowl.
• Toss the carrots with the flour. Working with a few carrots at a time, shake off the excess flour, then dip them in the egg. Let the excess egg drip off, then toss them in the panko mixture, patting them so the crumbs adhere. Arrange them on the wire rack in a single layer.
• Spray the coated carrots thoroughly with cooking spray, then bake until golden brown and crisp-tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Serve the carrot fries with the aioli for dipping.

LEMON AND BASIL EGGS OVER FOCCACIA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cut the top off the foccacia and hollow out the bread inside. Tear the top of the foccacia and the inside bread into 1-inch pieces and save for the egg mixture. Brush the inside of the foccacia with the Meyer lemon olive oil. Place on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the basil, cheese, salt, pepper, and milk. Whisk lightly. Stir in up to 4 cups of the bread pieces.
• Carefully pour the egg mixture into the toasted foccacia bottom. Return to the oven and bake until the eggs have cooked, about 35 to 40 minutes.
• Cut the baked foccacia into 6 to 8 pieces and serve immediately.

WATERMELON BASIL SPRITZER

Steps:

• Divide the watermelon cubes and basil between 2 white wine glasses, then add the lemon lime soda. Add the wine and stir.

LEMON BASIL HALIBUT

Steps:

• Lightly coat the grill with cooking spray and preheat for 5 minutes.
• Place steaks in the grill and sprinkle with the paprika. Grill 6-8 minutes or until the fish flakes easily.
• In a small bowl, blend the margarine, basil, lemon juice and green onion.
• To serve, arrange each steak on a plate and top with a generous spoonful of the lemon-basil butter.