Sentence examples for cup loosely from inspiring English sources

Tomato Salad 3 red tomatoes (12 ounces total) 3 yellow tomatoes (12 ounces total) 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Several pinches coarse sea salt. 1. Slice the tomatoes crosswise into 1 1/84-inch-thick rounds and arrange on a platter.

POTATOES WITH CHERVIL Adapted from "Herbier Gourmand" by Marc Veyrat and François Couplan (Hachette, 1997) Time: 45 minutes 2 pounds (about 6 medium) Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed Coarse sea salt 1 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Pinch confectioners' sugar 1/2 cup loosely packed, finely chopped fresh chervil leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper.

PASTA WITH WALNUTS AND OLIVE OIL Time: 20 minutes 1 cup walnut or pecan halves 1/2 cup loosely packed parsley leaves, washed and dried 1 clove garlic 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound linguine, spaghetti or other long pasta.

1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves.

1/3 cup loosely packed torn basil leaves.

1/3 cup loosely packed torn parsley leaves.

Cilantro 'Pesto' Combine 2 cups loosely packed cilantro leaves, 1 clove peeled garlic and 3 tablespoons neutral oil in a food processor.

PARSLEY VINEGAR GARLIC SAUCE Time: 20 minutes 2 cups loosely packed parsley, coarsely chopped 1 small clove garlic, minced Salt 1/2 cup rice vinegar or white wine vinegar.

PIZZA WITH ARUGULA, CORN AND BACON Time: 30 minutes Pizza dough (see recipe) 6 cups loosely packed arugula, measured after washing, drying and shredding Kernels from 4 ears of corn 1/2 cup minced bacon.

Green Rice 2 cups loosely packed trimmed spinach, rinsed and dried 1/2 bunch parsley, stemmed, washed and dried 1/2 bunch cilantro, stemmed, washed and dried 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups long-grain rice, like basmati 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts. 1. Combine the spinach, parsley, cilantro, salt and 1/2 cup water in a blender and purée.

Parsley Salad Total time: 20 minutes 1 large bunch Italian parsley (about 4 cups, loosely packed) 1/2 to 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Lemon juice to taste Coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half.