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So it turns out we have a slight change of plans for Christmas. We will not be going to Illinois for the holidays this year; we will be spending Christmas here in CoMo. Why you ask? Well, Brett and I don't really "believe" in credit cards (I imagine this hurts my dad since he works for MasterCard), we don't believe in buying things if you do not have the money and both think they are unnecessary t

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Pepes A Lemon basil Ingredients:7 pieces of bread are fresh-tornA white 650gr50gr basil1 grated coconut3 eggsSpices: dialusin6 cloves garlic6 cloves onion5 fruit cayenne5 hazelnut fruit1 tsp pepper1.5 teaspoon saltdivers adequateWrapper: banana leaves+ OilHow to make:1. Toss all ingredients and seasonings, stir well to the averageWrapped packet of banana leaves.2. Continue to steam, after the cold

Holy Basil (Tulsi) which has been long used in Ayurvedic medicine and as a home remedy for treatment of colds, fever, coughs, and skin diseases, has now emerged as the best weapon to protect against the harmful effects of ageing, according to recent researches by the British Pharmaceutical Conference (BPC) in Manchester. Although native to India, [...]

Anyone who reads my blog knows of my love for risotto.  Tonight I made oven roasted cherry tomato and basil risotto.  It’s amazing what great flavours you can get from a few ingredients.  As always, I made my risotto in the rice cooker.  I can’t believe the number of people who are amazed you can [...]

Tulsi (Basil) leaves are well known for their sacred and medicinal values.In Shri radhavallabh temple Tulsi (basil) is considered as a sakhi, thus it is never put in the bhog.If any devotee offers basil to lord it is placed in Shriji’s ‘charan kamal’ the holy feet and then given back as parsaad. It is also believed [...]

Summer is tomato and basil season, and there is nothing better than heirloom tomatoes with fresh basil from the garden and fresh mozzarella cheese. What are "heirloom tomatoes"? Heirloom tomatoes are what tomatoes used to be before all of the variety and flavor were bred out of them so they could be more easily transported in trucks to supermarkets. You can find them at farmers' markets and at Who

Ah, the bounty of summer. Italian bruschetta (pronounced "brusketta") is a wonderful way to capture the flavors of ripe summer tomatoes, fresh garden basil, and garlic. I had this the other night at my friend Suzanne's house where her friend Dee explained how to make it (thanks Dee!). I customized the recipe to my own taste (isn't that almost always the case?) and used plum tomatoes and chopped t

Holy Basil (Tulsi) for long has been used in Ayurvedic medicine and in home-remedies to treat colds, fevers, coughs, skin diseases and also to provide relief in eyelid inflammation and itching. As a beauty aid, it’s used in face-packs; it’s found to be quite effective in treating acne as well. Read all about it here. Now for the most interesting part. Recent research has found that Tulsi can

Basil can protect against the harmful effects of aging, according to research presented at the British Pharmaceutical Conference (BPC) in Manchester. Holy basil, (Latin name Ocimum sanctum), is a close relative of the herb commonly used in Western cooking. Native to India, its extract has long been [...]

According to new research from India, the herb Basil holds the key to protecting the body from the harmful effects of ageing.The research, presented to the British Pharmaceutical Conference in Manchester, found that Holy Basil which is a close relative to that used in cooking can be effective in eliminating harmful molecules. This protects against damage caused by certain free radicals in organs s

My father found this recipe by Wolfgang Puck, who says that he got this recipe from his mother. It's really an excellent vegetable soup. Surprisingly tasty. Vegetable Soup with Sweet Basil Recipe Preparation time: 1 hour. Note from Wolfgang Puck: His mother only uses water, because h

panzanella: stale bread, tomato, fennel, basil, shallot, balsamic.

7"X5" Oil on board This was lunch, I decided to prepare it a little early so that I could paint it first. The boys are all at a baseball tournament (the last of the year) so I could use the kitchen , which i s actually my favourite place to paint, with lovely light, lots of room and easy cleanup. I don't seem to be doing as well with the insides of fruit and veg as I do with the outsides. I gu

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Ingredients4 (6 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts1/2 (12 ounce) bottle garlic and herb marinade16 fresh basil leaves1 large tomato, thinly sliced4 slices provolone cheese12 slices bacon1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan ProcedurePlace chicken breasts on a cutting board. With a sharp knife, slice chicken breasts horizontally, without slicing them completely in half. Open the chicken breasts

Ravioli, by far, is my preferred pasta choice over any others, and I tend to be partial towards places which serve a good plate of Cheese Ravioli cooked in Creamy Tomato sauce. I don't like the plain marinara sauce with my Ravioli, and white sauce gets too heavy, so whenever we make Stuffed Ravioli at home, I go for a Tomato Basil and Cream sauce, which is a best of both the worlds! Filled with th

Last night I made sea bass fillets with shrimp in a basil, tomato and saffron sauce. It's been a long time since I last cooked sea bass and it turned out wonderful; A truly elegant dinner. The preparation is fairly simple: Sea bass fillets are cooked in white wine together with basil, cherry tomatoes, garlic, onion and saffron. Read more »

I know, O Lord, that I partake of Thy immaculate Body and precious Blood unworthily, and that I am guilty, and eat and drink judgment to myself by not discerning the Body and Blood of Thee my Christ and God.But taking courage from Thy compassion I approach Thee, for Thou hast said:"He who eats My Flesh and drinks My Blood abides in Me and I in him."Therefore have compassion, O Lord, and do not mak

It is high summer in Tuscany. The air is hot and still, and although we don’t yet have the washed out feel of August, already you can sense that people are trying to move around in the heat as little as possible. Town is quiet, right through until the sun goes down early in the evening, when all around there are the sounds of the place slowly coming to life once more…voices calling from balcon

After about a year of experience and collaboration with fellow growers, I have learned a few things about my kitchen herb garden. One of the most prominent things i have learned is that basil LOVES the Aerogarden. It grows much faster than you would expect, it seems to be able to cope with the conditions [...]

Again, driven by the excess of an ingredient, I made Basil Lime Sorbet. Whenever I buy basil, I get way more than I need, but I hate wasting the beautiful and aromatic herbs. I found this recipe and it seemed like fate. I had an abundance of limes too.Basil Lime Sorbet~adapted from Mark Logan's recipe3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup strong honey ( I used bamboo honey.)3/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice, approx

pepes know basil ingredient:7 sheets of bread bargains mencabik-cabik650gr know white50gr basil1 grater coconut3 egg grainsflavor: mengalusin6 garlic cloves6 onion cloves5 red pepper5 candlenuts1 pepper teaspoon1,5 salt teaspoonpenyedap sufficientwrapper: banana leaf+ frying oilmanner makes:1. mix all ingredients and flavor, stir sampe flatpackage pake banana leaf.2. steam sampe mateng, after col

Another freebie received this week, the Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne. This offer has now expired.

Basil Marcus (Summerhill Stud)Desert Links by KAHAL, a graduate of the Summerhill Ready to Run programme, delighted his connections by winning  Saturday’s R200 000 Cup Trial (Gr3) over 1800m at Clairwood. Tab Online reports that this success should bring him very close to making the final field for the Vodacom Durban July.Desert Links likes to race “cold’’, in the

Ingredients: * 1 (12") Italian bread shell like Boboli * 1 tablespoon olive oil * 1/2 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese, divided * 3 plum tomatoes, sliced * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper * 2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil Directions: Preheat oven to 450F. Brush bread shell with olive oil. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the cheese over the crust. Top with tomato slices and remaining 1/4 cup

Not only am I excited to be using couscous, I am excited that it comes in a whole wheat version. I continue to search for new and interesting high-fiber starches to add to our meals. I do miss pasta and white rice, but find whole wheat couscous to be a perfect replacement. It's high-fiber but doesn't taste like bark or twigs. Many of you are likely couscous experts while I am a late adopter.

Not only am I excited to be using couscous, I am excited that it comes in a whole wheat version. I continue to search for new and interesting high-fiber starches to add to our meals. I do miss pasta and white rice, but find whole wheat couscous to be a perfect replacement. It's high-fiber but doesn't taste like bark or twigs.Many of you are likely couscous experts while I am a late adopter. Co

* 2 pounds shrimps * 3/4 cup olive oil * 2 tablespoons lemon juice * 1 tablespoon minced parsley * 2 garlic cloves, crushed * 1 teaspoon salt * 1/2 teaspoon oregano [...]

O Master Christ our God, King of the ages and Creator of all things, I thank Thee for all the good things Thou hast bestowed upon me and for the communion of Thy most pure and life-creating Mysteries.I pray Thee, therefore, O Good One and Lover of mankind: Keep me under Thy protection and in the shadow of Thy wings and grant me, even unto my last breath, to partake worthily, with a pure conscience

Basil Cute Labrador Puppy Basil our Golden Labrador Puppy Golden Labrador Puppy (2) Photos Originally uploaded by alang01 - Alan (Parts Unknown) Technorati Tags: Labrador Retriever Pictures Labrador Retriever photos Labrador Retrievers dogs pets

Basil: The Genus Ocimum (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants A Industrial Profiles) Publisher: CRCNumber Of Pages: 167Publication Date: 1999-06-23Sales Rank: 2232418ISBN / ASIN: 9057024322EAN: 9789057024320Binding: HardcoverManufacturer: CRCStudio: CRCOcimum is an important medicinal plant with uses in food, perfume and therapeutics. This comprehensive book covers all aspects of the botany, phytochemist

Yield: 4 servingsThis salad can be used as a first course or as a sidedish, instead of a vegetable.5 ounces green beans3 ripe tomatoes3 tablespoons chopped basil leaves, or 1 teaspoondried1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil3 tablespoons chicken broth or vegetable juice3/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperTrim ends from green beans. Cut the beans into 1 to1-1/2 inch lengths. Co

Here's a simple and quick healthy breakfast of scrambled eggs over fresh sliced tomatoes and basil. If you want an even healthier version, go for just egg whites.Weight Watchers Scrambled Eggs over Fresh Sliced Tomatoes and Basil recipeMakes 1 servingIngredients2 eggs1 tomato4 basil leavessalt and pepperPreparation1. Beat the eggs slightly with fork, adding 2 minced basil leaves, pepper, and a 1/2

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If there's one thing I love about Thai food, it is the variety of flavor in their curries. A spoonful of red, green or yellow curry paste can add such a wonderful taste to an assortment of veggies! After mastering the recipe for Veg Tom Kha Soup, I decided to try a hand at this classic Thai Soup with Basil and Tofu. Its a very simple broth made of coconut milk and flavored with all the Thai herbs

This basil coconut chicken curry recipe is a favorite of my friend Heidi H. It's fairly easy to pull together, and tasty (no leftovers!). Use chicken thigh meat instead of breast meat for a richer chicken flavor. Basil Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce Recipe Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground co

Caldrea Basil Blue Sage Stainless Steel Spray, 11.8 ozBy Caldrea Company Buy new: $10.003 used and new from $9.99 Customer Rating: First tagged “cleaning” by Cowgirlinthesand Customer tags: caldrea, cleaning, household supplies [...]

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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,

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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

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.

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

RECIPE INGREDIENTS1 3/4 c. olive oil1 handful fresh basil leaves, choppedJuice of 1 lemonSalt and pepperRECIPE METHODBlend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

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