Basil Garlic Crescents

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Basil Garlic Crescents to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Basil Garlic Crescents, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 1/2 cup small curd cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream
• cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

In a food processor, combine cottage cheese, butter and cream cheese; cover and process until smooth

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Add flour; cover and process until mixture forms a ball

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Divide dough into two portions

Step 4: Technique & Execution

On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 10-in. circle

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, basil and garlic powder

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Cut each circle into 12 wedges