To chop them by hand, you are going to make what is called a chiffonade then dice the leave.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Seminal :: Independent Media And Politics] Reference

Slice the halves crosswise into a fine chiffonade.    From Wordnik.com.  [cabbage, apple and walnut salad | smitten kitchen] Reference

Serve garnished with mint chiffonade and lemon wedges.    From Wordnik.com.  [Paisano: Jerked Shrimp] Reference

Petals can be pulled apart or blended to make a chiffonade.    From Wordnik.com.  [Brigitte Mars: Delightful Day Lilies with Brigitte Mars] Reference

While zucchini drains, slice tomatoes and chiffonade basil.    From Wordnik.com.  [Zucchini Salad Recipe with Tomato and Basil: Cooking for Karina] Reference

Add the fine chiffonade of Kale leaves to the simmering broth.    From Wordnik.com.  [madrigle Diary Entry] Reference

Basil-Lemon Sauce optional: fresh basil chiffonade for garnish.    From Wordnik.com.  [Archive 2008-07-01] Reference

We plated the chicken too and topped with with some chiffonade of basil.    From Wordnik.com.  [Archive 2006-01-01] Reference

I then sprinkled it with half the chiffonade of ramps and let them wilt slightly.    From Wordnik.com.  [Tigers & Strawberries » Green Gold] Reference

He suggests a parsley-basil oil and chiffonade but I felt that the basil was enough.    From Wordnik.com.  [zucchini strand spaghetti | smitten kitchen] Reference

Finally, the bruschetta was sprinkled with a chiffonade of fresh basil from our garden.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recipes to Rival - A Taste of Italy] Reference

Working in several batches, roll the leaves and cut them into thin ribbons (chiffonade).    From Wordnik.com.  [Groundwork: The sweet, maligned turnip] Reference

Ladle into bowls and garnish with chiffonade basil, chopped peanuts, parsley and cayenne.    From Wordnik.com.  [Peanut Firms Address Safety Concerns] Reference

I had to look up "chiffonade".    From Wordnik.com.  [We Need Movies About Heroes, not "Basterds"-] Reference

To make the chiffonade, take ten or so basil leaves.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Seminal :: Independent Media And Politics] Reference

Sprinkle fresh basil chiffonade using 10 or so leaves.    From Wordnik.com.  [North Coast Journal Comments] Reference

The basil leaves are cut into thin strips called chiffonade.    From Wordnik.com.  [WN.com - Articles related to Freewheelin' Farms: Organic fresh produce delivered by bicycle and offered at Nourish in Santa Cruz] Reference

A little garnish of basil chiffonade and we were good to go.    From Wordnik.com.  [Cucina Testa Rossa] Reference

When Savoy cabbage is cooled slightly, add 16 leaves of basil chiffonade.    From Wordnik.com.  [North Coast Journal Comments] Reference

Slice the garlic clove and olives and lay on top of the basil chiffonade.    From Wordnik.com.  [Traverse City Record-Eagle Home] Reference

We like ours with a chiffonade of basil and oregano but the choice is yours.    From Wordnik.com.  [Tartelette] Reference

Roll up basil leaves and chiffonade for garnish by placing on top of crab meat.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

Top with fresh raspberries, chiffonade of basil and another teaspoon of honey each.    From Wordnik.com.  [Restaurant Girl] Reference

Collard greens, chiffonade, pan-fried in a very hot pan with a bit of bacon grease.    From Wordnik.com.  [Eat Foo] Reference

Cut the tomatoes into quarters, dice the onion finely, and chiffonade the basil leaves.    From Wordnik.com.  [Examiner California Headlines] Reference

Note: To chiffonade basil, stack 10-20 leaves on top of each other and roll lengthwise.    From Wordnik.com.  [detnews.com - Commuting] Reference