Parmesan Caper And Basil Spread Food

BASIL PARMESAN SPREAD

Steps:

• In a food processor, blend the spinach, basil and garlic. Gradually mix in the olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Process until smooth. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Blend cream cheese and feta cheese in a medium bowl.
• Line a separate medium bowl with plastic wrap. Spread 1/2 the cream cheese mixture in the bowl. Top with sun-dried tomato paste and the spinach mixture. Cover with remaining cream cheese mixture. Pat together, cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving. Flip out of the plastic lined bowl onto a medium serving dish to serve.

PORTOBELLO PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Scrape out the gills of the portobellos with a spoon, then halve the mushrooms horizontally to make 6 thin rounds.
• Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the red pepper flakes and garlic; cook 1 minute. Reduce the heat to low, add the tomatoes and basil and cook until the garlic is soft, about 15 more minutes. Transfer to a food processor and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• Combine the panko, 1/2 cup parmesan, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a shallow bowl. Whisk the eggs and 2 tablespoons cold water in another bowl. Put the flour in a third bowl.
• Dredge the mushrooms in flour, shaking off the excess. Dip in the eggs and then in the panko mixture, pressing to coat both sides. Heat 1/2 inch peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry the mushrooms until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
• Spread a layer of the tomato sauce in the prepared baking dish. Add the fried mushrooms, then cover with the remaining tomato sauce. Top with the mozzarella and the remaining 1/2 cup parmesan. Bake until browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon parsley.

PARMESAN, CAPER AND BASIL SPREAD

Steps:

• Add cheeses to a bowl and blend well using a wooden spoon.
• Add capers and basil. Mix together.
• Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper if desired.

LEMON-CAPER AIOLI

Steps:

• Mix the mayonnaise, capers, basil, parsley, garlic and lemon juice in a bowl and refrigerate until serving.

TOMATO, BASIL, AND PARMESAN FLATBREAD TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
• Divide tomatoes evenly among 4 flatbread dough ovals. Bake at 475 degrees for 13 minutes. Combine basil and next 4 ingredients (basil through garlic) in a small bowl; spread evenly over tomatoes. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake at 475 degrees for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

BASIL, PARMESAN AND CASHEW DIP

Steps:

• Place the basil leaves, nuts, garlic and parmesan in a food processor. Process until finely chopped.
• Slowly, in a thin stream, add the olive oil until well combined.
• VARIATION: Use coriander, pine nuts and add some lime.

SHRIMP, PARMESAN AND PESTO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir 4 min. or until crisp-tender. Add pesto and capers; cook 1 min. Add pasta sauce and half the cheese; stir until blended.
• Drain pasta; add to sauce mixture in skillet with shrimp. Cook 3 to 5 min. or until mixture is heated through and shrimp turn pink. Serve topped with remaining cheese.

BASIL SPREAD FOR SANDWICHES

Steps:

• mash garlic with salt.
• blend with the mayo, lemon juice and basil.
• chill until ready to serve.