Comments and insights on the name Shawn: | Edit. Of all the translations of John, I love Shawn the most by far. It has a nice modern ring to it but is not too common. I also very much prefer this spelling as well. It is starting to become very popular amongst young men.
1 Puree: Use a food processor to puree the fresh basil leaves with olive oil. 2  Use 1 tablespoon of olive oil per 1 cup of basil. 3  Freeze: Freeze the pureed basil in an ice cube tray, then store in a large resealable plastic bag or freezer-safe container.uree and freeze fresh basil in these 3 easy steps: 1  Prep: Remove the basil leaves from the stem, then wash and dry completely. 2  Puree: Use a food processor to puree the fresh basil leaves with olive oil. 3  Use 1 tablespoon of olive oil per 1 cup of basil.
A good way to use basil is to infuse your favorite olive oil with it. To make basil oil, finely chop 1 Â½ cups of fresh basil leaves. Add the basil and 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil to a small saucepan and heat it over medium-high heat for 30 minutes.Strain the oil into a jar with an air-tight lid.eat 1 cup of olive oil in a small saucepan. Add fresh basil leaves, 3 at a time, and fry for 20-25 seconds, or until crisp. Remove the basil with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with more basil leaves.