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I don't even know where to start. Let me wipe the laughter-filled tears from my eyes...So, yes. We are in Lamar, Colorado. Home of the Savages and a gas-station-turned-used-car-dealership full of petrified wood. This has shaped up to be one of the most bizarre weekend adventures we've ever taken. Let's recap the last 24 hours.Friday: Steers and basil. Start computin'.We arrived last night at our home away from home, the Holiday Hotel, just before Phil's show. As Phil checked us in, I watched two cowboys practicing their roping skills on a metal "steer" in the parking lot. They saw me watching, then the emboldened buckaroos began to put on quite a show. It's not often you get the chance to see bumbling rodeo antics at a motel. A most excellent start to the trip so far.Amos and I

Thai Basil Chicken Recipe Ingredients1 lb. skinned, boned chicken breasts4 cloves garlic, minced4 green onions, chopped2 TBS peanut or olive oil4 tiny green or red Asian chili peppers, stemmed and finely chopped3/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves2 TBS fish saucePreparation : Thai Basil Chicken Put chicken breasts in freezer until firm but not frozen solid.Cut chicken into tiny slivers.Heat up wok, add oil, and stir-fry garlic and green onions until tender but not brown, about 1-2 minutes.Add chili peppers and cook, stirring, about 1 minute more.Add chicken and stir-fry until cooked through.Stir in basil and fish sauce, mixing thoroughly.Serve over rice, if desired.From : chinatownconnection

Each Friday, InterWined.com pairs one great wine with one great meal and publishes the results along with the recipe in a little feature it likes to call ‘Blow the Bank’. This week, ‘Blow the Bank’ brings you two of InterWined’s favourite pizzas. Pizza with Parma Ham, Basil, and Red Onion Feta & Butternut Squash Pizza with Ricotta and Pine Nuts The 2006 ‘Taste the Difference’ Primitivo del Salento, from Italy and available exclusively to Sainsbury’s for approximately £5, is made by Cantina Due Palme, an Italian co-operative from Apulia known for their award- winning Primitivo. So, it doesn’t disappoint. In fact, it slightly astounds. For £5, this is one of the best wines that I’ve had in months; it’s also great for pairing with all manner of foods. T

Today, we're featuring a recipe from one of our newer releases: Anna Teresa Callen's My Love for Naples, an exploration of the food, history and life of the Neapolitan region of Italy. Anna Teresa is truly "one of the national treasures of Italian cookery," and this is a particularly simple, but delicious, recipe for Pizza Margherita. As Anna Teresa writes:In my opinion, this is the pizza that conquered the world. A famous Neapolitan pizzaiolo (pizzamaker), a certain Mr. Esposito, was once invited to the royal palace to make pizza. In honor of the Italian Queen Margherita he decided to top the pizza with ingredients in the three colors of the Italian flag: tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. He called it Margherita, and a legend was born. Remember though, that the basil must be fresh to truly

Basil is an annual with many varieties. It is a bit of a chameleon, coming in a range of sizes, leaf colors, leaf shapes, and aromas. A fast grower, basil is native to Asia and Africa, and has a solid, if not revered place in the kitchen. Growing Basil Cultivate basil in full sun and provide it with well-drained soil that has a layer of mulch to reduce moisture loss. An annual, basil can't

I had high hopes for this one...ready-made tomato soup with no added sugar and available in small, one person/portion-sized cartons (300 g). Here's a pic, so you know what to look out for.It contains:tomatoes (59%)tomato puree (30%)onionvegetable oilcornflourbasil (0.6%)garlic pureesaltoregano - N.B. a powerful anti-fungal!black pepperNothing that should antagonise (encourage?) any lingering yeasty-beasties. But, for me, the flavour was too sharp and slightly bitter (really needs sugar sadly), and I didn't get on well with the large chunks of tomato (I prefer a smooth texture). Still, others might disagree - it's worth giving it a go.

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YUMMY! Try this you will love it.1 (32-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained 1 cup fresh basil leaves, washed and spun dry 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 6 cloves garlic, peeled Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 large French baquettes, sliced 1-inch thick (about 36 slices) 1 1/2 pounds fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4-inch thickPreheat oven to 375 degrees F.In the bowl of a food processor, add drained tomatoes, 1 cup basil leaves, olive oil and 2 cloves garlic. Pulse until smooth, but somewhat chunky. Season with salt and pepper.On a baking sheet, line up baguette slices. Toast in oven for about 3 minutes or until light golden brown. Working quickly, rub the remaining garlic on the toasted side of each slice and then lay a piece of mozzarella cheese on top. Place bread ba

As much as we look at the team’s performances, there is a strong case to navel gaze at ourselves as supporters. Everyone has a right to an opinion but when a player gives an interview that indicates that playing at home is not a barrel of laughs then something is ‘rotten in the state of [...]

¼ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 Tbs dijon mustard 2 Tbs finely chopped fresh basil vegetable oil Four 8oz. swordfish steaks, ¾” thick fresh basil sprigs 1. Mix butter, dijon and fresh basil in a small bowl. 2. Preheat barbeque or broiler. Brush grill with vegetable oil. Season fish with salt and pepper. Grill fish just until cooked through, about [...]

This weekend I have been busy doing some more gardening. I posted earlier about the hottest chillies known to man, the Dorset Naga. Well, I was very lucky to be given some of these by a colleague at work who bought some from www.reallycoolseeds.com.This is the selection that I have ended up with as a present from him:Dorset Naga: described as having a really hot fruity flavour, and rated as around 900,000 SHU they are the hottest chillies ever discovered. I am not sure what to cook with these just yet, apparently you just wave them near your food to get the flavour into it.Orange Habanero: Another blisteringly hot chilli, which are salmon orange when ripe. They have a fruity flavour.Hungarian Hot Wax: Easy to grow according to the pack which is good. They are supposed to be good fr

"A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety." Aesop VICTORY LOAF....FOCACCIA! Come spring & you find breads being baked with renewed fervour. Easter holiday breads are popping up all over the blogosphere...from hot cross buns to sweet braided loaves! I too have abandoned with glee my yeastophobia & jumped into the fray... though not with a sweet bread. I decided to make focaccia the other day. For me this finally symbolises victory over my fear of yeast! I'm ready to conquer the world of breads!! What better time but with the advent of Spring...Fun with dough... mastering the plait!This flat bread topped with olive oil, spices and other products is an early prototype of modern pizza. The basic recipe is thought by some to have originated with the Etruscans

Basil Brush has become embroiled in a racism row over a scene featuring a gypsy woman selling heather and wooden pegs. Police are investigating after a traveller reported an episode of the Basil Brush Show, broadcast on digital channel CBBC. It showed a gypsy character trying to flog items to the children's puppet - best known for his "Boom Boom" catchphrase. A spokesman for Northamptonshire police said: "We can confirm we have received a complaint about a TV show featuring Basil Brush from a member of the public in February. "The complaint was logged as an incident of a racist nature." Joseph Jones, vice-chairman of the Southern England Romany, Gypsy and Irish Traveller Network compared the programme to the Black and White Minstrel Show. He told the Mail on Sunday: "This sort of thing

Basil is more than just a popular Italian seasoning. Find out how this herb can be used to treat depression, menstrual cramps, insect bites, and constipation, just to name a few! More: continued here

Pesto is an Italian sauce made with basil, garlic, pine nuts and olive oil. It is normally used as a pasta sauce, but can also be used in vegetable or meat dishes.This pesto sauce will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.Weight Watchers Basil Pesto recipeMakes 3 servingsIngredients1 1/2 cups basil2-5 garlic cloves1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1/4 cup pine nuts1/8 cup olive oil 1/8 cup lemon juicePreparation1. Mix all the ingredients together in a food processor (except the oil and lemon juice).2. Once everything is mixed well, drizzle with lemon and oil.3. Mix well until blended.4. Serve on pasta (or on any other dish that needs a pick-me-up).WW POINTS per serving: 5Nutritional information per serving: 202 calories, 19.2g fat, 1.3g fiberMore dressing and sauce recipes:Weight Watchers Cra

My friend at work, M, is a long suffering vegetarian. I say that because he is a meat eater, but lives with his lady who is a vegetarian, so he has to live off a diet of mainly lentils, beans and sweet potatoes. As a result, he was the perfect person to turn to for some sweet potato recipe tips. This is a very easy soup to make, and is very quick, it took about half an hour at the most to prepare.The basil cream swirled into the soup at the end adds a very professional chef style touch, making the soup look pretty smart.The resulting soup should be enough to serve 2 people. It should turn out very rich, thick and a delicious orange colour.Ingredients2 tablespoons olive oil2 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped1 onion, chopped finely4 cloves garlic, chopped finely500 mL chicken stock1 lim

Pasta is such a staple dinner item in so many homes, it can get kind of challenging to make it interesting! But of course, thanks to hundreds of different types of pasta varieties, and also the packaged sauces that supermarkets horde for you, there are plenty of options to choose from, especially when different people in the same house have different tastes. Like I love penne and rigatoni, but my dear husband settles for nothing but linguine or fettucine. So if I have to feed him something else, I have to package it in a clever and tasty way so he can crib a little but still enjoy his food:) I generally like the sun-dried tomato alfredo sauce for my pasta, but this time I tried making the traditional Italian Marinara sauce at home, just to see if I could compete with Raagu and Bertoli!! It

Thai Food INGREDIENTS:steamed rice 3 cupsmedium-sized prawns 9holy basil leaves 1 cuphot chilies 17chopped garlic 2 tbspsugar 1/2 tspfish sauce 2 tbspvegetable oil 3 tbsp..Thai Food PREPARATION:..1. Wash, peel and devein the prawns. Discard the heads; leave the tail fins attached.2. Coarsely grind the garlic and the chilies together.3. Fry the ground garlic and chili mixture in oil over medium heat until fragrant. Add the prawns to the frying garlic and chili, then stir until the prawns are cooked. Add the steamed rice and season with fish sauce and sugar Add the holy basil leaves. Mix everything together.4. Transfer the fried rice to a serving plate. Garnish with crisp fried holy basil and flower-shaped hot chilies. Serve hot.

Thai Food INGREDIENTS:steamed rice 3 cupsmedium-sized prawns 9holy basil leaves 1 cuphot chilies 17chopped garlic 2 tbspsugar 1/2 tspfish sauce 2 tbspvegetable oil 3 tbsp..Thai Food PREPARATION:..1. Wash, peel and devein the prawns. Discard the heads; leave the tail fins attached.2. Coarsely grind the garlic and the chilies together.3. Fry the ground garlic and chili mixture in oil over medium heat until fragrant. Add the prawns to the frying garlic and chili, then stir until the prawns are cooked. Add the steamed rice and season with fish sauce and sugar Add the holy basil leaves. Mix everything together.4. Transfer the fried rice to a serving plate. Garnish with crisp fried holy basil and flower-shaped hot chilies. Serve hot.

Good Friday to you all! It's time for another Favorite Ingredients Friday recipe exchange! Sorry I'm a little late getting this posted.Upcoming Themed Schedule February 22- Side Dishes March 7- Mexican EditionMarch 21- Easter Edition III love pasta dishes and this one is particularly creamy and delicious! Tomato Basil FettuccineIngredients:8 ounces uncooked fettuccine1/4 cup chopped onion1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained1/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup fat-free evaporated milk1/4 cup chopped fresh basil2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheesePreparation:Cook fettuccine according to package directions. meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and red pepper flakes in butter until onion is tender. Add tomat

3 large ripe tomato — sliced 4 large basil leaves 3/4 swordfish steak — 1″ thick 1/2 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice — fresh kosher salt pepper Arrange tomato slices in a single layer on a large dinner plate. Place 2 basil leaves on top. Center swordfish over tomatoes. Add oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Place remain basil leaves [...]

My pal Mike and I are taking a series of 6 cooking classes over the next 3 months at our public library. I actually registered not expecting much but was pleasantly surprised by our first class this week. The sessions are taught by Sarah Mentzer, a trained banquet and catering chef. She was entertaining and [...]

1 Tbsp Unsalted butter 1 Clove garlic — minced 1/4 cup Onion — diced 1/4 cup Dry white wine 1/2 cup Fish or chicken stock 1 Tbsp Fresh basil — minced (or 2 tsp Dried) 1 tsp Light brown sugar 1 lb Large scallops — rinsed, Drained 1/3 cup Half-and-half Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion [...]

Seit Anfang August 2007 betreiben wir den Siam-Food.com-Onlineshop für exotische Lebensmittel und so wollen wir ab und an auch ein paar Fertigprodukte für Euch testen. Heute haben wir uns die "Hot Basil Stir Fry Wok Sauce" aus dem Hause Maxchup vorgenommen. Gerade für Leute, die keinen Asienshop gleich um die Ecke haben oder auch, die keine Lust auf lange Vor-und Zubereitungszeiten haben,

Basil is a wonderful remedy for Acne and Blemishes. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-spasmodic properties and works wonders on Acne, Pimples and Blemishes. Try this Basil Tea to get rid of Acne and Blemishes. 2-3 Tsp Dried Basil Leaves 1 Cup Water Put 2-3 tsp dried Basil leaves in one cup boiling water. Let it boil for 10-15 minutes. Strain it and let it cool. Apply the water on your face with cotton wool. Do this twice a day. You can refrigerate this Basil Tea for up to one week. This recipe will not only help you get rid of Acne and Blemishes but will also make your skin Supple and Brighter.

Sam’s Coconut Crab Cakes with Coconut Basil Mayonnaise courtesy The Food Network’s Sam Choy, 2002 Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 medium onion, finely diced 1 stalk celery, finely diced 1 pound lump crab meat 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons chives, finely minced 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped 5 cups panko bread crumbs Salt and pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 large eggs, beaten Diced tomatoes, for garnish Chives, for garnish Coconut Basil Mayonnaise, recipe follows   Crab Cake Directions   Heat oil in a saute pan. Add onion and celery and saute until onion is translucent. Remove from heat and set aside. In a large bowl, mix crab meat, coconut, mayonnaise, mustard, chives, parsley and 1 cup panko with the onion/celery mixture. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Form into 2-inch diameter cakes. Roll cakes first in flour, then in beaten eggs, then in the remaining 4 cups of panko, each time shakin

If you prefer steaming your face to open up the pores before the application of a mask, then consider using the leaves of Tulsi or Holy Basil in the water. From ancient times women have used this wonder herb for beautifying themselves. As it has antiseptic and antibacterial properties, it is marvelous for the skin. Its efficacy in curing various skin diseases is also quite well known. Here’s how

As part of our series this week for National Dog Week and National Deaf Awareness Week - we would like you to meet Basil!10-month-old Basil is amazingly intelligent and eager to please. He has already learned some touch commands, and he picked them up in just a few minutes. He can sit, lie down and come when you stomp your foot on the floor. He walks perfectly on the leash. He's so smart, he could be on TV! Basil needs someone who has a lot of time to spend with him, maybe someone who works at home or a stay-at-home mom (or dad).Basil is currently being cared for by a foster family in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is listed through the Deaf Dog Education Action Fund who provides education and funding for the purpose of improving and/or saving the lives of deaf dogs. They are a non-profit organization founded to speak on behalf of and assist in the betterment of life for deaf dogs everywhere.

1/2 cup packed basil leaves 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 Tbsp. sour cream 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. minced garlic dash of ground red pepper 1/8 tsp. salt dash of red pepper sauce Rinse basil under very hot water; pat dry. In food processor, puree all ingredients until smooth. Makes about 1/2 cup

Pasta is similar to noodles, except that it is now available in a variety of shapes, sizes and flavors. Italian by origin, pasta is something that is loved and cherished in every household in US. It also generally involves a quick and easy preparation, coming to your rescue when you need a healthy and filling meal in as little time as possible. Supermarket aisles are full of different kinds of pasta like Penne, bow-tie, spagetti, fettuccini, fusili, tortiglioni, tripoline, pruntalette and more! Its interesting to know the names and the shapes:) and now, considering the health awareness among people, they also sell whole wheat pasta! Fettuccini is my favourite, and I've always loved the smell of basil and rosemary. One another ingredient that I cannot have my pasta witout, is pine nuts! They look like tiny watermelon seeds, and taste great when roasted. So here's my recipe for Fettuccini in Alfredo Sauce with Basil, Rosemary, Pine nuts and sun-dried tomatoes!Ingredients1/2 packet of w

St Basil's Cathedral Moscow, Red Square, The shot was made in early September 2004, about 10 PM.I, the copyright holder (Arseni) of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.Un-edited Image, (600 × 744 pixel, file size: 82 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Description: Moscow, Red Square, Intercession Cathedral (St. Basil's) as seen from the West. Source: Own work. Date: 24.08.2006. Author: Alexander Evstyugov-Babaev.Licensing: I, the copyright (Alexander Evstyugov-Babaev aka Schwallex) holder of this work,hereby release it into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible: I grant anyone the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.High Resolution Image (1632 × 1224 pixel, file size: 410 K

This is a quick and easy dish to make. The holy basil has a "hot peppery" taste, but if you can't get it then the standard european basil is a reasonable substitute, though you should add a little freshly ground black pepper in this case. INGREDIENTS :2 tablespoons chopped garlic2 tablespoons chopped shallots2 tablespoons chopped mixed red and green chiles (prik ki nu)1 teaspoon green peppercorns, whole.¼ cup fish sauce2 tablespoons palm sugar1 cup coarsely chopped holy basil leaves (bai gaprao)1 cup sliced onion (any mixture of 'spanish' onions, red onions, shallots and spring onions can be used).1 pound ground or minced beef.DIRECTIONS :Chops the beef with a pair of cleavers, and I can't bear to watch... you can of course use a meat grinder or a food processor.The garlic, shallots, peppers and peppercorns are ground together in a mortar and pestle or a food processor. In a hot wok, with a little cooking oil, briefly stir fry this paste to bring ou

Toni Basil was one of new wave's ultimate one-hit wonders, falling completely off the musical radar screen after topping the charts with the ubiquitous cheerleader-chant single "Mickey." Chiefly a choreographer, Basil was born Antonia Christina Basilotta in Philadelphia (sources listing her birth date range from 1943 to 1950) and attended high school in Las Vegas, where -- unsurprisingly -- she was a member of the cheerleading squad. After high school, she became a go-go dancer and quickly moved into choreography, working on '60s television shows like Shindig and The T.A.M.I. Show; in 1964, she appeared with Annette Funicello in the film Pajama Party, which she also choreographed. In 1966, Basil released her first single, the Graham Gouldman-penned "28"; the B-side was her recording of the title song from avant-garde filmmaker Bruce Conner's Breakaway, in which she also appeared as a dancer. Basil's acting career soon hit a peak with her role in 1969's landmark Easy Rider as a New

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 bunch Thai basil, leaves picked from the stem 1 tablespoon sugar 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 eggplants 2 chili peppers Slice the eggplants into irregular shapes for easy turning in the pan. When it is sliced into a small disk, it tends to stick to the bottom of the pan and makes it difficult to flip or turn. Chop garlic and slice chili peppers. Pick the leaves from the stem of the Thai basil. Heat a pan or wok over high or medium high. Add oil, chili peppers and garlic. Stir until the garlic turn golden brown. Add eggplant and stir. Add a cup of water and cover the pan or wok with a lid. Keep the lid close until the eggplant is cooked. It should take about 5-7 minutes before the eggplant is done. The eggplant turns from white to translucent when it is done. Almost all of the water should have been evaporated at this point. If the eggplant is still not cooked, add a little bit more water and keep lid closed until the eggplant is rea

I harvested another arm load of basil this morning.  Basil, chives, and mint are pretty much the only things still producing for me.  I’ve let my garden shrivel up.  Those 9 basil plants will continue to produce until the weather gets to cold for them as long as I keep them watered.  I would have a lot more but unfortunately I didn’t plant all 9 of them in full sun.  The ones in partial sun are still producing though. I find myself wish I had a greenhouse to grow tomatoes and things in.  Its to late to start a bumper crop.  I’m going to miss having fresh tomatoes and cucumbers this winter.  I’ve been tempted to dry and grow lettuce indoors, but it seems hardly worth the effort since the electricity to do it will be more expensive that buying it. There will be a lake behind out new house once we damn up the wet weather stream back there and I plan to have a floating green house on it.   I found a book at the library last year called primitive shelters o

Servings: 4 servings, 1 1/2 cups eachTotal Time: 20 minutesEase of Preparation: EasyCuisine: AmericanHealth: Low Calorie, High Fiber, Low Sat Fat, Low Sodium, Heart Healthy, Diabetes AppropriateIngredients:2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil3 cloves garlic , minced2 ounces shiitake mushrooms , stemmed and sliced (1 1/2 cups)2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest2 tablespoons lemon juice juice1/4 teaspoon salt , or to tasteFreshly ground pepper to taste8 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine or spaghetti (see Ingredient note)1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (1 ounce)1/2 cup chopped fresh basil , dividedSteps:1: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil for cooking pasta.2: Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over low heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms and increase heat to medium-high; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Remov

Ingredients2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed6 zucchinis, roughly chopped3 cups water2 chicken stock cubes2 teaspoons sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice1 cup chopped basil ProcedureHeat oil in medium to large saucepan and add onion and garlic.Stir over medium heat until onion is soft.Add chopped zucchini, water, crumbled stock cubes, sugar and lemon juice.Bring to

Sam Choy’s Coconut Crab Cakes with Coconut Basil Mayonnaise courtesy Food Network Emeril Live and Sam Choy, 2002 Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 medium onion, finely diced 1 stalk celery, finely diced 1 pound lump crabmeat 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons chives, finely minced 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped 5 cups panko bread crumbs Salt and pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 large eggs, beaten Diced tomatoes, for garnish Chives, for garnish Coconut Basil Mayonnaise, recipe follows Directions 1. Heat oil in a saute pan. Add onion and celery and saute until onion is translucent. Remove from heat and set aside. 2. In a large bowl, mix crabmeat, coconut, mayonnaise, mustard, chives, parsley and 1 cup panko with the onion/celery mixture. 3. Add salt and pepper, to taste. 4. Form into 2-inch diameter cakes. 5. Roll cakes first in flour, then in beaten eggs, then in the remaining 4 cups of panko, each time shaking o

This one is wonderful with appetizers. 3 cups apple juice 1 1/2 cups firmly packed crushed fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 drops green food coloring 3 1/2 cups sugar 1 (6 ounce) packet liquid pectin Not the one? See other Basil Jelly Recipes   < 60 mins Savory Sauces United States Savory Sauces Low Protein Savory Sauces Fruit Savory Sauces Historical/Traditional Savory Sauces   Bring 1 cup of the apple juice to a rolling boil and pour over the crushed basil leaves; let rest for 25 minutes. Strain liquid into large saucepan and add the other 2 cups of apple juice, vinegar, and green coloring, stirring to blend. Bring to a hard boil, and stir in sugar and pectin and return to a hard boil, stirring constantly, and cooking until jelly point is reached. Remove from heat and skim off the foam wit

Ooh here is another good basil recipe.  I love Parmesan cheese too. 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 4 medium red potatoes Not the one? See other Basil Fries Recipes < 60 mins Breads Low Fat Breads Potatoes Breads Comfort Food Breads In bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, oil, basil, and garlic powder. Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch sticks; add to cheese mixture and toss to coat. Place in 15 x 10-inch pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. Turn potatoes. Bake 20 minutes or until crisp and tender.

Basil is widely known and used for its culinary attributes but not for its medicinal uses. While there are numerous types of the basil plant, we tend to use sweet basil and bush basil for cooking because of its palatable taste. Basil originated in India, Egypt, Greece, and Rome it was considered a sacred herb. One whiff of fresh basil and you will understand why. It was said that its name was derived from a mythical serpent creature – the basilisk. (This create is talked about a great deal in Harry Potter books and movies. This creature was known to have killed with a look. Sweet Basil grows to 2 1/2 feet in height while Bush Basil grows to one foot in height. Both need full sunlight and a light to sandy, well-drained soil. It should be planted in late spring and harvested in early fall. But don’t plant it to early because Basil is sensitive to cold weather. When planted next to tomato plants, it wards of the white fly, which plagues the tomatoes. Basil is a versatile herb

Here is another recipe for using some of that excessive garden basil   Ingredients: 12 ounces angel hair pasta (fresh) 1 cup frozen baby peas 1 12 oz. can evaporated skim milk 1 tablespoon flour 1 clove garlic - minced (I used 2 for 1/2 a recipe) 4 tablespoons fresh basil - snipped 2 ounces prosciutto - chopped 1/4 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons shredded fresh Parmesan cheese freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup tomato - chopped Directions: Cook pasta according to pkg. directions. Meanwhile, stir together milk and flour. Saute prosciutto and garlic in a non-stick pan. Add milk mixture and snipped basil. Cook and stir over medium heat till mixture is bubbly and thickened. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Add peas (thawed) proscuitto and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Stir till chee

In today’s world of ecoli scares and pet food recalls the concept of “eat locally, eat seasonally” is more popular than ever. You may be eating locally grown, seasonal food but are you seasoning your food with the same concept in mind? During the summer when so many wonderful fresh ingredients are available, why not enhance the flavor experience using fresh herbs. Obviously, nothing is better than fresh picked from your own garden, but for those lacking a green thumb or the space to grow, many Farmer’s Markets are now featuring fresh herbsBasil is the official herb of summer. Barely tolerating temperatures below 60o , Basil begins its life while spring is waning and begins to fade as the coolness of fall sets in. In June 2007 the NPR program All Things Considered asked its listeners to share their thoughts on summer foods and flavors. Many responded that the flavor of fresh pesto was the embodiment of summer. Pesto might be the most well known and commonly eaten basil dish but

Whoa baby. You are going to see A LOT of South Beach Diet phase 1 dinners over the next few weeks.... so be prepared! We're going on our Anniversary Vacation soon, and we plan to eat as fancily as we can afford while in Vegas... so... we need all the spare calories we can get! (That, and I imagine the bulk of our days will be spent lounging at the pool... in swimsuits... you see where I am going

Here is some of my harvest. My herbs just about always do better than my vegetables. I have loads of cucumbers and some tomatoes and as you can see a nice bundle of chives. But my pride and joy at the moment is this beautiful Basil. The first year I planted it I planted 12 plants and watered them with human urine (its a long story but it worked out really well). My the first of August I had a gallon bag full of chopped basil in the freezer and I could no longer even give it away! I was hoping to get enough to make my basil bread recipe.  I like to make it when its cold outside and we have a fire in the fireplace.  I will sit trays of it in front of the fireplace to rise before putting it in the oven.   Here is the recipe. Basil Bread 2 pkgs yeat 1 1/2 cups warm water 1/3 cup shortening 4 cups unbleached flours 1/4 cup of brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp salt I egg 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil 2 cloves of garlic melted butter Combine brown sugar, warm water (warm to the touch), and y

lb. medium shrimp, cooked and peeled 4 cup cooked medium shell pasta 2 cup chopped plum tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 2 Tbsp extra virgin olice oil 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 clove garlic, minced Combine all the above ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours so flavors

For my first foray into Weekend Herb Blogging, hosted this week by Kalyn's Kitchen I knew I wanted to put together an interesting pizza. Putting together pizza toppings can be a really fun inventive process. My husband and I went over to visit our friends Kelly and Rachel with nothing but a rising bowl of whole wheat pizza crust and a plan. The four of us raided their kitchen and garden to come

Ingredients1 pound raw shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined, tails left on1/4 teaspoon salt1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 large ripe, firm mango, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (see Tip)1 bunch scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced1/4 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves, finely choppedProcedureToss shrimp with salt, cayenne to taste and turmeric in a medium bowl. Cover; refrigerate for about 30 minutes.Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; place the shrimp in a single layer and cook until the undersides turn salmon-pink, about 1 minute. Flip them over and cook for 1 minute more.Add mango, scallion greens and basil and cook, stirring, until the shrimp is just cooked and starts to barely curl, 1 to 2 minutes.

Ingredients1 pound raw shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined, tails left on1/4 teaspoon salt1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 large ripe, firm mango, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (see Tip)1 bunch scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced1/4 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped ProcedureToss shrimp with

Yowza, its hot. Hot outside and hot inside. Our air conditioning is on the fritz. (again) I've had to be a little fussy at our leasing office, so hopefully it will be completely repaired this afternoon. In the meantime, I have the perfect dinner to combat the heat and pretend I'm at the spa. Cold cucumber soup (that only requires a blender to prepare) topped with grilled shrimp. Our CSA delivery

Ingredients1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta24 scallops, rinsed and drained3/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice1 1/2 teaspoons dried minced garlic1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper2 tablespoons dried basil9 tablespoons whipped butterProcedureBring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, rinse, and transfer to a large serving bowl.Meanwhile, place scallops in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper. Pour mixture over scallops. Arrange scallops in a single layer in a large baking dish or plate. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon dried basil over scallops so that only one side is sparsely coated with basil.Heat a large skillet over medium-high, and melt one tablespoon of butter in the pan. Place 12 scallops basil-side down, and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until dark golden brown. Turn scallops, and cook the other si

Ingredients1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta24 scallops, rinsed and drained3/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice1 1/2 teaspoons dried minced garlic1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper2 tablespoons dried basil9 tablespoons whipped butter ProcedureBring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, rinse, and

prep and Cook Time: 15 minutesIngredients: * ½ medium onion, minced * 1+1 TBS chicken broth * 3 medium cloves garlic, pressed * 1 cup thinly sliced crimini mushrooms * ½ medium tomato, seeds removed, and diced * 3 large eggs * 3 TBS chopped fresh basil * salt and black pepper to tasteDirections: 1. Heat 1 TBS broth in a 10-inch stainless steel skillet. Healthy Sauté onion over medium low heat 3 minutes, stirring frequently. 2. Add garlic, mushrooms and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes. 3. Add 1 TBS broth, tomato, salt, pepper and cook for another minute. Stir well, and gently scrape pan with a wooden spoon to remove any slight burning. 4. Beat eggs well, and season with salt and pepper. Mix in chopped basil. Pour eggs over vegetables evenly and turn heat to low. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, or until firm. Cut into wedges and serve. Serves 2source:whfoods

I picked up a copy of the free issue of Delicious Living at my grocery store today (you can find them in the organic section). I've been reading this magazine since around 2001 or so. I absolutely love it! I can't afford to buy all organic foods to feed our family of five (2 high schoolers, 1 middle schooler, my husband and I) but I do love to use organic when it fit's in our (tiny) budget and

For a light dinner or a snack. For a light dinner, use the whole loaf cut lengthwise. For a snack, do individual thick slices. 1 Large crusty loaf of Italian or French bread2-4 large garlic cloves minced6 Plum tomatoes chopped to ¼ inch 1 Bunch basil chopped½ Cup quality olive oil¼ Cup Romano or Parmesan cheese gratedSalt and pepper2 Cups mozzarella cheeseSlice bread in half lengthwise. Combine the next six ingredients in a large bowl. Spread on bread. Top with 2 Cups mozzarella cheese. Bake 15-minutes at 350F. until cheese sizzles.

You will need:5 cups of Sea Salt (or Epsom salt, or a combination of both)1 Tsp. of Baking Powder2 Tsp. of Almond Oil5 drops Lime Scented Oil4 drops Basil Oil1 drop green coloring1 drop yellow coloring All you have to do is mix the salt and the baking powder in a bowl. In a another smaller bowl mix together all liquids and add to salts, stirring well. You should let them sit so they can soak up the scent and the coloring all of the way through. After they have sat for about two hours take them and place them in jars with cork stoppers. To create a good seal dip the cork in melted wax (green to match salts) and put cork into bottle.

Basil Valdez a Filipino BalladeerPersonally, I think he has nothing to do with "basil plant". However, who could tell?Basil (Ocimum basilicum) of the Family Lamiaceae is also known as Sweet Basil. It is a tender low-growing herb that is grown as a perennial in warm, tropical climates. Basil is originally native to India and other tropical regions of Asia, having been cultivated there for more than 5,000 years. It is prominently featured in varied cuisines throughout the world including Italian, Thai, Vietnamese and Laotian. It grows to between 20–60 cm tall, with opposite, light green, silky leaves 1.5–5 cm long and 1–3 cm broad. The flowers are quite big, white in colour and arranged in a terminal spike. Unusual among Lamiaceae, the four stamens and the pistil are not pushed under the upper lip of the corolla, but lay over the inferior. After entomophilous pollination, the corolla falls off and four round achenes develop inside the bilabiate calyx. The plant tastes somewhat like

A typical gop-gam dish to eat as a snack or with alcoholic drinks. This one is fatty pork garnished with crunchy (fried) kaprow basil leaves. We love our snack food in Thailand! Ingredients20 gms Large Kaprow Leaves300 gms Pork with Rind and Fat (3 layer pork)1 Teaspoon Flaked Chillies1 Teaspoon Dark Soy Sauce1 Teaspoon Lime Juice1 Teaspoon Fish SauceSliced Kaffir Lime LeavesSliced Red OnionSliced Garlic GarnishSliced Coriander LeavesSliced Mint Preparation1. Clean the kaprow leaves, dry them and drop them into hot oil to just crisp up, this only takes around a minute. Set aside on kitchen paper to drain.2. Boil the three layer pork in water for 10 minutes to cook it, chop it into tiny strips.3. Mix the pork with the other ingredients, and shallow fry for 2-3 minutes.4. Garnish with the fried kaprow leaves, coriander and mint.

We had this dish at a Thai restaurant at Big Island, Hawaii and loved it rightaway. The dishes were so good that we kept visiting this place everyday during our stay. This particular one had a great flavor and taste (well, which one did not?!!) They served it with a lot of fresh Kaffir lime leaves, which adds a heavenly taste. However since I couldn't get these leaves at our Asian grocery store, I used lemon rinds to get the fresh citrus flavor.INGREDIENTS:2 Chinese Eggplants ( thin, long purple eggplants)- chopped into thin fingers.25-30 Basil leaves chopped8 Lime Leaves( optional- I didn't use it as I couldn't find them)1 Tbsp Sambal Oelek4 cloves of Garlic- chopped1 Tbsp Soy Sauce1 tsp Brown SugarSalt as per taste2 Tbsp Olive OilLemon rinds of 1 LemonMETHOD:Heat olive oil in a heavy bottomed pan and toss in the chopped garlic until softened.To this add the eggplant, toss and let it cook nicely. Then add salt and Sambal Oelek along with Soy Sauce.Add basil and keep tossing slowly

Serving Size: 8Ingredients:4 zucchinis - (2" to 3" dia)2 tablespoons butter or margarine1 tablespoon minced onion1/2 pound tomatoes -- peeled, seeded, and chopped1 pound small shrimp -- peeled, deveined (cut shrimp if they are larger than a quarter)1 tablespoon minced fresh basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper1 cup breadcrumbs2 tablespoons melted ButterCooking Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Wash the zucchini and trim off the ends.Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.Be sure to leave some by the ends to create a boat-like shape.Saute onions in butter until clear, add tomatoes and simmer until soft.In a mixing bowl combine tomato and onion mixture, shrimp, basil, salt and pepper and half of the bread crumbs.Fill the zucchini boats with the mixture.Place boats in a greased baking dish.Sprinkle with remaining breadcrumbs and drizzle with butter.Bake for 15 minutes or until shrimp are pink and clear.This recipe yields 8 servings.

In addition to Wine Blogging Wednesday, I’ve now discovered there’s also Weekend Herb Blogging. Since I had a container of fresh basil in my fridge, I thought I’d give it a go. If I had to pick a signature dish that I make, definitely in the running would be Pasta Puttanesca. It’s [...]

Number 674Toni Basil"Mickey"(1981)Genre:PopAnd so it is, said Damien Rice once in a song, it is the end of the year, 2006 almost signed sealed and dusted. Almost a bit like Saddam Hussein. Personally i dont agree with the Iraqi justice system and firmly believe he should have had been tried at a united World court. Anyway enough of barbaric hangings and back to the music!~Toni Basil was one of new wave's ultimate one-hit wonders, falling completely off the musical radar screen after topping the charts with the ubiquitous cheerleader-chant single "Mickey." Chiefly a choreographer, Basil was born Antonia Christina Basilotta in Philadelphia (sources listing her birth date range from 1943 to 1950) and attended high school in Las Vegas, where -- unsurprisingly -- she was a member of the cheerleading squad. After high school, she became a go-go dancer and quickly moved into choreography, working on '60s television shows like Shindig and The T.A.M.I. Show; in 1964, she appeared with Annett

Tulsi (Basil is revered by the Hindus as a holy herb. This belief is not entirely due to any dogmatic religious conviction, but rests upon solid scientific foundations. In addition to its spiritually uplifting qualities, Tulsi has been found to possess extraordinary powers of healing and promoting health. Tulsi is found to be endowed with purifying and antiseptic qualities. The efficacy of the

Paul StephensonUniversity of Wisconsin, MadisonThe long reign of the Byzantine emperor Basil II (976-1025) has been considered a "golden age", in which his greatest achievement was the annexation of Bulgaria after a long and bloody war. Paul Stephenson reveals that the legend of the "Bulgar-slayer" was actually created long after his death. His reputation was exploited by contemporary scholars and politicians to help galvanize support for the Greek wars against Bulgarians in Macedonia during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.Contents1. Basil the Bulgar-slayer: an introduction; 2. Basil and Samuel; 3. Basil annexes Bulgaria; 4. Victory and its representations; 5. Basil the younger, porphyrogennetos; 6. The origins of a legend; 7. Basile après Byzance; 8. Basil and the Macedonian question; Conclusion.Review"The book serves as an excellent model of exploring one under-documented event and discarding the traditionally accepted decree that it is fiction; and instead explore

Statue at St Basil on the Hudson7 x 5", Oils on canvas covered hardboard$100 unframed via PayPal, free shipping within US (email me for international rates)I haven't painted a statue en plein air for a long time, so this was great fun. There's quite a collection of wonderful objects, architectural treasures, and river overviews to paint at this favorite spot along the Hudson. I was drawn by the strong contrasts of light and shadow as the sun began it's shift to the west, and the rusty undertones of the statue.

Serving Size: 6Ingredients:2 Boboli bread shells, 6" dia(or similar Italian flat bread)2 tablespoons freshly-grated Parmesan cheese=== TOMATO-BASIL TOPPING ===1 1/2 cups seeded diced Roma tomatoes1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1/4 teaspoon salt=== GARLIC OIL ===1 garlic clove -- cut thin slices2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oilFor Tomato-Basil Topping: Blend all ingredients thoroughly andrefrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Just prior to serving, drain in a colander or strainer to eliminate excess liquid.For Garlic Oil: Let a thinly-sliced clove of garlic soak in 2 tablespoons olive oil for at least 1 hour before using to allow the flavor to infuse.Cooking Directions:Preheat oven to 400 degrees.Line a sheet pan or cookie sheet with foil. Dribble garlic oil overBoboli, sprinkle with cheese and bake for 4 to 5 minutes, until hot, but not crisped or dried. Cut the Boboli into 6 wedges or 2- by 2-inch squares. Remove to a serving plate and cover, ge

Nature has provided us with a variety of medicinal herbs and shrubs to preserve health and beauty. Among these, Tulsi (Holy Basil) holds an important position. This wonder herb has bactericidal properties and from ancient times has had the reputation of being a bestower of health and beauty. Aroma emanating from Tulsi leaves is beneficial to health Early in the morning, after your bath, spread a

You give me hope, The strength, the will to keep on No one else can make me feel this way And only you Can bring out all the best I can do I believe you turn the tide And make me feel real good inside. You pushed me up When I’m about to give up You’re on my side when no one seems to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

You give me hope, The strength, the will to keep on No one else can make me feel this way And only you Can bring out all the best I can do I believe you turn the tide And make me feel real good inside. You pushed me up When I’m about to give up You’re on my side when no one seems to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Paul StephensonUniversity of Wisconsin, MadisonThe long reign of the Byzantine emperor Basil II (976-1025) has been considered a "golden age", in which his greatest achievement was the annexation of Bulgaria after a long and bloody war. Paul Stephenson reveals that the legend of the "Bulgar-slayer" was actually created long after his death. His reputation was exploited by contemporary scholars and politicians to help galvanize support for the Greek wars against Bulgarians in Macedonia during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.Contents1. Basil the Bulgar-slayer: an introduction; 2. Basil and Samuel; 3. Basil annexes Bulgaria; 4. Victory and its representations; 5. Basil the younger, porphyrogennetos; 6. The origins of a legend; 7. Basile après Byzance; 8. Basil and the Macedonian question; Conclusion.Review"The book serves as an excellent model of exploring one under-documented event and discarding the traditionally accepted decree that it is fiction; and instead explore

Fr. Anthony Kazarnowicz, a good friend of mine who was an Associate Pastor of Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish in Worcester, Massachusetts and now serves as a U.S. Army Chaplain, once wrote to thank me for a letter to the Editor which I had written to The Catholic Free Press expressing my concerns over the column of Fr. Basil Pennington of St. Joseph's Abbey in Spencer, Massachusetts.It was Fr. Kazarnowicz's belief (and mine) that while Fr. Pennington's column represented somewhat of an improvement over that of dissident moral theologian Rev. Richard P. McBrien, still, there was much room for concern.The link above will take you to an excellent article detailing the problem with Fr. Pennington's "Centering Prayer."Paul.