Sun Dried Tomato And Basil Brine Recipes

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BASIL SPREAD

Steps:

• Put garlic, onion, and basil in the food processor and process until chopped.
• Add tomatoes and tomato paste, and process until blended.
• Slowly add oils and vinegar to incorporate. Season with herbs and spices.

BASIL AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO BREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, pour boiling water over sun-dried tomato halves to cover. Soak for 10 minutes, drain, and cool to room temperature. With scissors, snip into 1/4 inch pieces.
• Place all ingredients into the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select the Basic or White Bread cycle, and Start.

BAKED BRIE RECIPE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
• Combine the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic in a bowl with some of the oil from the tomatoes. Place the wheel of brie on a baking sheet (you can place it on a piece of parchment paper to make it easy to transfer to a serving plate). Place the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic on top of the cheese.
• Bake in the oven until the cheese is soft and starts to ooze out the sides, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle on the parsley before serving.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO MARINADE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth. Scoop mixture out into a bowl and set aside for 20 to 30 minutes before using.
• If marinating a large turkey, double the recipe. Marinate poultry for 4 to 12 hours (marinate longer for larger cuts), fish and vegetables for 30 minutes, and beef for 4 to 24 hours.
• Store mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days after initial preparation. Discard after this time.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BASIL BRINE

Steps:

• Stir salt, poultry seasoning, onion powder, and black pepper together in a large stockpot. Pour vegetable broth, tomato juice, and water into the stockpot and stir to dissolve the salt mixture; add sun-dried tomatoes and basil leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook the brine, stirring occasionally, until the seasonings are completely dissolved, about 20 minutes.

PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water with a splash of oil to keep it from sticking together. Boil for 12 minutes, or according to the directions on the package. Drain well and allow to cool. Place the pasta in a bowl and add the tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
• For the dressing, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, capers, salt, and pepper in a food processor until almost smooth.
• Pour the dressing over the pasta, sprinkle with the Parmesan and basil, and toss well.