Shelly's Recipe

SPRINGTIME BASIL MARINADE

Category: Marinades

1/2 cup olive oil
3-4 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon or 2 tsp dried
1/4 cup red or white wine, according to use

Blend all ingredients in a blender for 20 seconds. Place meat, poultry, fish or cut vegetables in a non-reactive dish or plastic bag and pour marinade over. Cover and let marinate - approximately 15 minutes for thin fillets, 1 hour for vegetables or 3 hours refrigerated for chicken or meat pieces. When ready to cook, remove from marinade and grill or cook indoors to desired doneness.