basiled

Definitions

With basil (leaves of Ocimum basilicum used as a herb).

not-comparable, rare

Examples

“Take⟳ perfect fried or poached eggs and set⟳ each one on a good thick slice of “basiled” tomatoes placed on fitted rounds of buttered toast spread⟳ with anchovy paste or little Portuguese sardines.”

“Neither tortelloni—overgrown tortellini—in a basiled tomato sauce with cream drizzled over at the last⟳ minute nor an aristocracy of sea creatures in nests of thin capellini pasta is especially moving.”

“Basiled Noodles”

“And with help⟳ from Sharon Kebschull Barrett’s Desserts From An Herb Garden (St. Martin’s), gardeners can add⟳ natural flavor to after-dinner treats (try⟳ the basiled peaches bruschetta with pineapple mint custard sauce).”

“Minted meat balls, basiled goat cheese, mango and cilantro salsa, sushi.”

“Basiled Tomatoes”

“It didn’t take⟳ long before I nodded off at my desk dreaming of eating buttered scampi atop basiled pasta in a breezy Portofino cafe with Doc Holliday.”

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