Strawberry Balsamic Sorbet With Basil Food

STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC "BLT"

Steps:

• Arrange an even layer of strawberry slices on 4 slices of bread. Pile shaved iceberg on top. Place 3 pieces Bacon on top of each. Spread a nice crust-to-crust schmear of the Balsamic Black Pepper Mayo on the remaining slices of bread. Top with another even layer of strawberry slices, right on the mayo. Close sandwiches, slice in half and eat!
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Line a sheet tray with parchment paper overlapping each side by 1 to 2 inches. Place the bacon on the sheet pan. Bake, rotating once, until desired crispiness, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the bacon and let drain on paper towels.
• Whisk together the mayo, balsamic glaze, basil and pepper in a bowl. Season to taste with salt.

STRAWBERRY BASIL SORBET

Steps:

• combine water and preserves, bring to a boil, cook 2 minutes until preserves are melted.
• remove from heat, stir in basil and lemon juice.
• pour into a freezer can or an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions.
• spoon into a container and freeze 1 hour until firm.

BASIL LIMONCELLO SORBET

Steps:

• Place the basil leaves in a medium bowl. Pour 2 cups boiling water over the leaves and leave to steep for at least 20 minutes. Remove the basil leaves, squeezing them over the water to release all of the juices.
• Prepare a large bowl of ice water and set aside. Pour the basil water into a small saucepan, add the sugar and bring to a boil. When the sugar has dissolved, remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and zest, corn syrup, limoncello and salt. Transfer to a medium bowl and set in the bowl of ice water. Stir until cold.
• Pour the lemon mixture into an ice cream machine and churn according to the manufacturer's directions. Transfer to a chilled, airtight container and store in the freezer until firm, 3 to 4 hours.
• Scoop the sorbet into serving dishes and garnish with lemon zest and fresh baby basil leaves.

STRAWBERRY SORBET

Steps:

• In a saucepan set over moderate heat, combine the sugar and water, bring mixture to a boil, and simmer, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until clear. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. In a food processor or blender puree the strawberries with lemon juice, to taste. Add strawberry puree to sugar syrup and stir to combine. Transfer mixture to an ice cream freezer and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Or freeze in cube trays.

STRAWBERRY BASIL SORBET

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in a blender or cuisinart and blend until smooth. Add more liquid if it is having trouble blending or is too dry.

STRAWBERRY SORBET WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND AMARETTI COOKIES

Steps:

• Place first 3 ingredients in blender. Pulse until smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer to ice cream maker. Process according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer sorbet to container and freeze. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead.)
• Place fresh strawberries in medium bowl. Sprinkle with sugar and toss. Add vinegar and toss. Let stand 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Scoop sorbet into bowls. Divide strawberries over sorbet. Spoon over juices accumulated in bowl. Sprinkle cookies over strawberries and serve.

STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC SORBET

Steps:

• In a small non-reactive saucepan, bring the vinegar to a simmer over medium-low heat.
• Cook until it is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and cool.
• Place the halved strawberries in a blender or food processor.
• Process until very smooth.
• Pass the puree through a fine-mesh sieve placed over a bowl, pressing firmly on the solids with a rubber spatula or the back of a wooden spoon to extract all the juice.
• Discard the pulp; add the balsamic reduction and honey to the puree and stir to combine.
• Cover and refrigerate until cold.
• Freeze the mixture in an ice-cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Store in the freezer until ready to serve or for up to 2 days.
• Spoon into individual bowls and garnish with the chopped strawberries.

FRESH STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND BASIL

Steps:

• In large mixing bowl, stir together sugar, vinegar, honey, and pepper. Add basil and strawberries; toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 10 minutes and up to 1 1/2 hours. Serve chilled.