Miscellaneous with basil

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 (17 ounce) package prepared polenta, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (plastic-wrapped roll) 4 tablespoons chopped fresh[...]

1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup tomato juice 1 cup rice uncooked 1 teaspoon basil dried leavees * 1 teaspoon oregano leaves dried 1/2 teaspoon salt optional 14[...]

2 sourdough baguettes 2 garlic cloves , halved plus 1 tablespoon minced garlic 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese[...]

3 tablespoons olive oil 3 each veal cutlets * 12 each mushrooms sliced 6 each scallions, spring or green onions chopped 2 medium tomatoes peeled, seeded,[...]