To make the Basil Oil: In a small bowl, prepare an ice-water bath and set aside. Bring a small pot of water to a boil over high heat. Using metal tongs, add 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves to boiling ...

This recipe is part of the Just Picked series, a partnership between Modern Farmer + Foodterra. 1 cup grapeseed oil or other high-heat cooking oil 4–5 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves, (rinsed ...

With only two ingredients and about half an hour, you can whip up a restaurant-quality infused oil to elevate an endless variety of dishes to the next level.

Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Use about 1/4 cup salt per quart of hot water. Drop basil into boiling water for 15 to 20 seconds, and immediately plunge basil into ice water to chill. Drain, and ...

Where is it written that when you poach a fish, it has to be salmon? Of course, poached salmon has its charms, but there are other fish in the sea -- and in the river. In fact, poaching may be the ...