Basil

table salt (I used pink salt) (about 120 grams) • fresh herbs (celery stalks with leaves, cilantro, parsley, basil) (about 60 grams) • water

corn tortillas (about 500 grams) • cooked beef (flank or brisket) or cooked and mashed potato, seasoned to taste with herbs like marjoram and basil (about 250 grams) • finely shredded cabbage or lettuce (about 70 grams) • crumbled queso fresco or grated Parmesan cheese (about 100 grams) • full-fat sour cream (about 50 grams) • Salsa (see below) • tomato • refried beans, mashed (about 50 grams)

Greek yogurt • olive oil • water • Juice of 1 lemon • fresh basil leaves • poppy seeds • honey • Salt and pepper to taste

fish fillets • paprika • celery salt • garlic powder • dried oregano • ground chipotle or more, to taste • pepper • avocado oil or your preferred oil • light mayonnaise • plain Greek yogurt • chopped basil • lemon juice •

chicken thighs • Herbs to taste (parsley, basil, rosemary, oregano) • garlic • chicken bouillon cube • water • large lemons (juice) • Salt and pepper to taste • water (about 1/2 liter)

Salmon fillets • Lemons • Black pepper • Asparagus • Sea salt • Extra virgin olive oil • Basil, finely chopped • Garlic, finely chopped • Cilantro, finely chopped • Dill • Butter • Aluminum foil

boneless pork leg, whole piece • large white onions • garlic • fresh parsley leaves • fresh cilantro leaves • celery • fresh basil leaves • apple cider vinegar • lemon juice • red wine (optional) • Salt and pepper • Sauce: •

shrimp (500 grams) • mangos, diced • Juice of 4 limes • red onion, thinly sliced • red bell pepper, thinly sliced • tequila (about 2 1/2 tablespoons or 45 ml) • Chopped cilantro, • basil leaves, chopped • Salt, to taste • Black pepper, to taste • Olive oil, to taste • Habanero or serrano pepper, to taste •

tomato • green onion (scallion) • olive oil (about 30 ml) • dried oregano • dried basil • dried thyme • ground black pepper • salt • balsamic vinegar, to taste (preferably fruity, such as raspberry)

ground beef (500 g) • tomatoes • onion • bell pepper (any color you like) • hot dogs • chorizo, to taste • cooked beans, any kind you like (about 170 g) • crushed tomatoes (similar to tomato puree, about 14 oz/400 g) • frozen mixed vegetables (such as corn and poblano pepper strips) • pitted green olives • small can mushrooms • milk (30 ml) •

pasta (100 g) • sardines in oil • garlic • dried chile de árbol • salt (15 g) • olive oil (use regular for cooking, extra virgin for finishing) • shiso leaf (If you don't have shiso, you can use basil or try other herbs.)

boneless, skinless chicken breast steaks or halves • Salt and pepper, to taste • Olive oil, • butter (50 grams) • onion, thinly sliced • medium garlic cloves or 1 large, finely chopped or pressed • cherry tomatoes, halved (about 12 ounces or 350 grams) • baby spinach, stems removed (100 grams) • freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 3/4 cup, 75 grams; avoid pre-grated imitation) • fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil • heavy cream or whipping cream (about 240 ml) • lemon zest (preferably from a yellow lemon) •

cooked spaghetti • tomatoes (depending on how much sauce you want) • garlic • onion • chicken bouillon cubes or salt • basil leaves • butter • Cream, to taste

whole beef tenderloin • olive oil (60 ml) • garlic, minced • dried basil • dried oregano • dried thyme • salt • Worcestershire sauce • finely chopped shallot (about 75 grams) • garlic, pressed • heavy cream (about 1 cup or 240 ml) • tomato purée (80 ml) •

chicken thighs • Salt or chicken bouillon powder, to taste • Black pepper, to taste • thyme • basil • oregano • drizzle of olive oil

unsalted butter (about 113 grams) • baguette loaf • small bunch fresh parsley • garlic cloves • olive oil • Black pepper, to taste • dried oregano • Salt, to taste • dried basil • grated Parmesan cheese

ground beef or pork (about 500 grams) • potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced • garlic, finely chopped • small piece onion, finely chopped • tomatoes, peeled and grated • basil leaves, finely chopped • Salt and pepper to taste • vegetable oil • shredded or sliced Manchego or Gouda cheese (about 250 grams)

romaine lettuce, washed and dried • cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced • strawberries, washed and hulled • green grapes, washed • avocado • basil, washed, leaves chopped • queso panela or basket cheese • Mixed seeds to taste: peanuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds • Olive oil to taste, with thyme, oregano, and garlic flakes • Balsamic vinegar to taste • Hawaiian black salt to taste

olive oil • onion • carrots • parsley • celery • thyme • bay leaves • black pepper • powdered bouillon • No. 2 fideo pasta (thick vermicelli) • dried basil

jalapeño peppers, halved and seeded • cream cheese • Shredded cheese that melts well, such as Monterey Jack or mozzarella, to taste • Ground black pepper, to taste • Garlic powder, to taste • little milk • Dried or ground basil, to taste • egg • All-purpose flour, • Breadcrumbs,

ground beef • panko breadcrumbs (1 oz. / about 28 grams) • large egg, beaten • onion, chopped • black pepper • ground cumin • ground celery seed • dried oregano • salt, to taste • Chihuahua cheese (or substitute Monterey Jack) • For the sauce: • red tomatoes •

black pepper, to taste • cooked white corn kernels (about 340 grams) • grape tomatoes (about 75 grams) • fresh basil (about 10 grams) • green onions (white parts only) • apple cider vinegar (15 ml) • olive oil (45 ml) • sea salt, to taste

Corn tortillas • Shredded cheese • Soy protein • Tomatillos • Salt • Onion • Garlic • Black pepper • Cilantro • Basil

ground beef (1 kg) • ripe red tomatoes • cilantro • large potatoes • garlic • tomato puree (7 oz each, 200 grams) • spaghetti noodles • Panela cheese, shredded, to taste (or substitute with mozzarella or Monterey Jack for melting) • Salt, to taste • onion • basil • black pepper

chicken leg quarters (legs and thighs) • wheat (about 200 grams) • spinach stems • ground bay leaf • ground basil • ground parsley • garlic cloves • onion

flour (about 500 grams) • fresh yeast or 1 tablespoon dry yeast • salt • warm water (about 125 ml) • flour, • olive oil, • recipe pizza dough • mozzarella cheese (about 150 grams) • ripe tomatoes (about 150 grams) • basil leaves • extra virgin olive oil, • salt, •

Churrasco Cut • Green Plantains • Ripe Salad Tomatoes • Curly Lettuce • Avocado • Cilantro • Apple Cider Vinegar • Olive Oil • Garlic • Red Wine • Thyme, oregano, bay leaf, basil • Lemons •

spaghetti • Bolognese sauce • tomato sauce • ground meat (beef, pork, or a mix) • pepper to taste • garlic salt to taste • dried basil leaves to taste • egg • onion, finely chopped • water • oil

sweet potatoes • basil leaves • black pepper • lime to taste • garlic powder to taste • salt to taste • egg

large flour tortilla • ham • shredded Gouda cheese (about 50 grams) • seasoned tomato puree • dried oregano • dried basil • toppings to taste