Thai Basil Chicken (Gai Pad Krapow)

Ingredients 3 to 4 tablespoons oil 3 Thai bird or holland chilies, de-seeded (if desired) and thinly sliced 3 shallots, thinly sliced 5 cloves garlic, sliced 1 pound ground chicken 2 teaspoons sugar or honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon fish sauce ⅓ cup low sodium chicken broth or water 1 bunch holy or…

Thai Basil Squid

Ingredients 1 tablespoon oil 3 tablespoons Nam prik phao or Thai roasted chili paste 3 bird’s eyes chilies, lightly pounded 12 oz squid, cleaned and cut into rings, and pat dry with paper towels 1 teaspoon fish sauce or to taste 1 tablespoon lime juice A big handful Thai basil leaves, stems removed Instruction Heat up a wok…

Pan-Seared Cod in White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce

Ingredients For the White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 large cloves (or 3 smaller cloves) garlic, finely minced 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup fresh basil, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon…

Ricotta Baked Gnocchi with Tomato & Basil

Ingredients 1.5 lb Gnocchi 2.5 cups marinara sauce 1.5 cups ricotta cheese 1 egg 1 clove garlic -grated 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 pinch sea salt 1/4 cup fresh herbs (mixed basil, chives, oregano + parsley 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves 1 lemon (zest only) 1 pinch black pepper -freshly cracked 1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese -sliced 3 heirloom tomatoes (mixed colors) 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 pinch red pepper flakes Instruction Preheat your oven to 400”F in a mixing bowl combine together the…