I am going to start off my Top 10 list with these two delicious recipes.

Basil Oil 1   C   Basil Leafs 1   C   Corn Oil or Vegetable Oil 1   Tsp   Salt

Bring 1 qt. of water to a boil add 1 tsp of salt. Have ready a bowl of ice water with a strainer. Place the picked basil leaf in the boiling water stir and let boil for one minute, remove and place in the ice water right away to stop the cooking. Let cool then remove from the water and squeezes out as much water as you can with a towel or your hands. Now place in a blend with ¼ cup of the oil and blend for 1 minute, then slowly add the rest of the oil and the 1 tsp of salt. You can use the basil oil just like this or you can strain it and use the oil for one thing and the leaf solids for another.

Fresh Tomato Broth 2   lbs   red tomatoes 2   C   white wine 2   bunch   basil stems 2   &bnsp;   shallots diced 1   tsp   salt or to taste

Place washed tomatoes in food processor and puree. Place all the puree in a saucepan bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer for a 5-minute. Place the white wine, basil stems and shallots in a saucepan and reduce to ½ cup. Then add the wine reduction and tomato broth together and strain. Adjust the salt, to your taste.