Money Matters Oct 25, 2009
Their meals are mostly home prepared, using homegrown tomatoes, basil, zucchini, squash, strawberries and raspberries. They can their own fruit and vegetables. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Spinach and Herb Lasagna Recipe Oct 25, 2009
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves ... Then, pack the leaves of parsley, oregano, and basil into the garlic press, and squeeze, creating finely ground and mashed leaves, and add them to the bowl. (Suite101.com)
Harvesting Your Garden Oct 24, 2009
When: Tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, sweet potatoes, basil, eggplant) before 370 F Hardy crops (lettuce, spinach, collards, onions) before 280 F If you know it is going to frost and you cant harvest, then cover plants with a bl 00004000 anket at night until you have a chance to harvest Harvest herb branches and leaves in the morning after the dew dries ... Tender plants (tomatoes, peppers, basil, sweet potatoes, squash, etc. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Get your fill of hot or sour, salty or sweet Oct 24, 2009
95), too, are aromatic from the generous amount of Thai basil stir-fried with flat, chewy rice noodles. But the panang curry ($10. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Summer Flavor for Winter Squash Oct 24, 2009
It never occurred to me to hook up fresh basil with butternut squash, for instance, but that combination is brilliant. So much so that there is no photographic evidence left from what I served as an appetizer for dinner for India-bound friends the 00004000 other night: "pizzettas" made of roasted squash slices topped with basil-garlic puree. (Epicurious.com)
After 5 years, Luella still has flair, charm Oct 23, 2009
His inspiration goes beyond our borders as he liberally mixes cultures in such things as duck confit imperial rolls with pomegranate dipping sauce ($9), ahi tuna tartare tacos with lime vinaigrette ($13) and a pizzetta with tomatoes, basil and fava beans ($12). The dish that has made Luella famous is probably the homiest: Coca-Cola-braised pork shoulder ($21), with a thick, almost gooey sauce mixing hints of the braising liquid with the natural juices. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Barcode: Cheers to the '30s Oct 23, 2009
We were also pleased with their interpretations of the Churchill (Scotch, sweet vermouth, Grand Marnier, lemon juice), another old standard (Churchill was something of a drinker, you may have heard), and the Lima Basilica (Clementine vodka, lime juice, basil, simple syrup; below right) ... Basil has been associated with different rituals and beliefs throughout the world, from love to hatred to Satan. (Boston Globe)
10 simple meals Oct 21, 2009
How Make lots of tomato sauce, add fresh basil, mix into half-cooked pasta. Top with bechamel and parmesan. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Cape Ann Restaurant Week is back Oct 21, 2009
With the duck breast, Chef Blake Johnston has created a combination of flavors of butternut squash ravioli, goat cheese basil sauce, caramelized fennel, Swiss chard and mushrooms. Business was slower than usual this summer, Shea said, but he is optimistic that Restaurant Week will benefit Manchester restaurants more than in previous years and get people excited about eating out. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
In Norwood, Mint Cafe’s tried-and-true Thai dishes shine Oct 21, 2009
You choose a type of meat or seafood, a type of rice or noodle, and a sauce (there are five offerings, from ginger to basil to sweet and sour). The cooks will mix them together in a stir-fry. (Boston Globe)
Fire-roasted red peppers recipe Oct 21, 2009
Handful of fresh basil leaves ... Tear the basil into large pieces and stir them into the peppers. (Boston Globe)
Bob Cioffi’s classes are made to order Oct 21, 2009
A. Baked ziti with eggplant with a combination of ricotta, mascarpone, basil, tomato sauce. It s baked with mozzarella cheese, served on marinara sauce. (Boston Globe)
Salt central to a healthy Mediterranean diet Oct 20, 2009
1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves. 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Male-order cookbook: Mom got strategies, recipes from feeding a husband and 3 sons Oct 20, 2009
Continue the theme throughout the week with healthier versions of Italian favorites like Cheesy Tomato Basil Chicken Breasts, Skinny Alfredo Pasta, Artichokes Parmesan and Cappuccino Granita ... 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs or some combo of dried oregano, thyme, marjoram a 00000AF2 nd basil. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Small Biz: New downtown restaurant to serve Southern fare Oct 18, 2009
Reds will serve lunch and dinner in the space left vacant this summer by Basil Press, which had been in business for about 11 years. "We were looking for a change, though we'll still be very involved in real estate, but we also wanted to branch out," Sarah Lee said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tusca-Tailgate: A perfect recipe for victory Oct 17, 2009
comPosted Oct 15, 2009. A perfect recipe for victory: Eric Norwoods Extinct Elephant Steaks, Cryin Crimson Tide Casserole, GarciaS Great Green Bean Salad or Elephant Ear Salad, all finished with a Garnet Victory Velvet Cake. (GamecockInsider.com)
Simplifying Your Cocktail Party Oct 17, 2009
2 chicken breasts, skinless and chopped 2 Tbsp Shallot (minced fine) 1 Tbsp Garlic (minced fine) 1 Tbsp Ginger (minced fine) 1/2 cup Zucchini (small dice) 1/2 cup Daikon (small dice) 1/4 cup Red Peppers (small dice) 3/4 cup Celery (small dice) 1/2 cup Carrot (small dice) 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped basil 8 oz Hoisin Sauce 3 Tbsp Bean Paste (chopped) 1 head Iceberg or Bibb lettuce (separate leaves the size of a soft taco shell, place into serving bowl) 6 oz almonds (chopped) 1/8 c scallions... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Cafe Hula Girl makes simple food superb Oct 17, 2009
So you order a simple soup and sandwich lunch, and you get a meal that would make Campbell's weep with envy: a viscous bowl of scarlet, mmm-mmm-good tomato soup, with ribbons of basil puree laced over the top, as thick and satisfying as Grandma's hug. The sandwich petite but by no means stingy is composed of a chicken breast lathered in a delicious sauce, nestled in greens on a chewy ciabatta-style roll. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Can Frozen Pizzas Really Match Delivery? Oct 15, 2009
It was quite tasty, with excellent notes of oregano and basil. The crust was a bit soggy, and the "bones," the edge crust bits so coveted by some pizza fans, were not appealing. (KSBW 8, CA)
Fresno fair cook-off puts a new spin on chili Oct 14, 2009
Continue the theme throughout the week with healthier versions of Italian favorites like Cheesy Tomato Basil Chicken Breasts, Skinny Alfredo Pasta, Artichokes Parmesan and Cappuccino Granita. Register for free at MealsMatter. (Fresno Bee)
Easy Fat Free Hummus Oct 14, 2009
Canned Beans and Simple Spices Make Hummus an Everyday Dip. No time to soak dried pulses or visit the specialty store for exotic ingredients. (Suite101.com)
Can college boys cook? Oct 14, 2009
First days lunch was some oriental fried pasta with beef, basil and seasoned with some salt and pepper. I ran out of bottled pasta sauce but had loads of pasta left over. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Hawaii growers benefit from farm-to-table concept Oct 13, 2009
The living wall is a vertical grid of mint, basil, rosemary and other plants growing under warm lights and hydrated by a hidden watering system. Kai Market has three living walls one by the restaurant s entrance and two by the buffet line. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Family Meals Matter: Enjoy Italian-American Heritage month with these family recipes Oct 13, 2009
Continue the theme throughout the week with healthier versions of Italian favorites like Cheesy Tomato Basil Chicken Breasts, Skinny Alfredo Pasta, Artichokes Parmesan and Cappuccino Granita ... 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh basil ... Add onion, carrot, celery, parsley, basil and garlic; cook, stirring often, until the onion and carrot begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Kitchen Call: Crumb crazy Oct 12, 2009
For an added dimension, they can be flavored, sometimes with things that might be thrown out anyway, like the more tender stems (not the fat, tough ones) of fresh herbs or the last few leaves from a bunch of parsley or basil. Process these into either the fresh or the toasted breadcrumbs. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Mozzarella for my daughter's wedding party Oct 12, 2009
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil or prepared pesto. 8 ounces Asiago, Monterey Jack, Fontina, or other white melting cheese, diced or coarsely shredded. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Salad Selections Oct 12, 2009
1 bunch of fresh basil (chopped) ... Sprinkle chopped basil, salt and pepper overtop. (Suite101.com)
Stuffed Eggplants Italian Style Rec... Oct 12, 2009
Add the chopped tomatoes, red pepper flakes, basil, and bay leaves and reduce the heat to low ... 1/2 cup chopped basil leaves. (Suite101.com)
Brief Cases: Lowcountry in Downtown Oct 11, 2009
com Construction work is under way on a new downtown restaurant, Red;s Southern Tavern, which will fill the vacancy left by Basil Press on the southeast corner of North Lumpkin and East Washington streets ... Construction work is under way on a new downtown restaurant, Red s Southern Tavern, which will fill the vacancy left by Basil Press on the southeast corner of North Lumpkin and East Washington streets ... Basil Press, which announced it was closing for the summer, apparently reappraised its... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tomatoes add flavor to dishes Oct 9, 2009
It calls for pesto, which is also a good way to use up any overflowing basil you may have in the garden ... 10-12 small basil leaves ... Scatter basil leaves on top. (Carroll County Times, MD)
'Chestnuts roasting on an open fire ...' at festival Oct 8, 2009
1/2 teaspoon basil leaves ... Add sage, basil and cinnamon. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Dining Out: Let's do Brunch Oct 8, 2009
All else is less expensive) and a Carne Rosso burger, grilled sirloin with mozzarella cheese, roasted veggies, basil, crispy pancetta and garlic fried potatoes. Their eggs with fonduta are also good, the one they had recently is the version with pork shoulder hash. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Anna's Gamecock Tailgate Recipes Oct 8, 2009
2 tbspns olive oil 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 cloves garlic - peeled and crushed 1 tspn dried basil or oregano pinch cayenne pepper 1 can tinned tomatoes 6 fl oz (150ml) white wine 1 pint (600ml) fish stock or water 1 lb (450g) cat fish - cut into chunks 1 lb (450g) mussels - scrubbed and bearded 8 oz (225g) peeled cooked prawns fresh basil or parsley - chopped ... Add the basil, cayenne, tomatoes, stock and wine and simmer for about 15 minutes ... Add the parsley or basil. (GamecockInsider.com)
Tips to add pizzazz to everyday cooking Oct 8, 2009
Basil's warm, sweet, mild mint/peppery flavor is delicious with vegetables, especially tomatoes ... Basil pairs well with many other seasonings ... Earthy and pungent, it has a special affinity for basil. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Rising Dough: Why Panera Bread Is on a Roll Oct 7, 2009
A diverse stream of customers flows around him, settling throughout the airy caf: a study group (with sandwiches, salads, and soda), a bride-to-be chatting with her wedding photographer (lattes, lemon Bundt cake), two businessmen with laptops (cinnamon-crunch bagels, lemonade), and a baker's dozen of couples and families feasting on roast beef tucked into Asiago demi-baguettes, sourdough-bread bowls brimming with creamy corn chowder, and grilled focaccia layered with pulled chicken,... (FastCompany)
VEGGIE TALES: TV chefs set out to save kids from veggie aversion Oct 7, 2009
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil ... Adjust seasonings, then mix in the basil. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Perfecting Your Pasta Oct 6, 2009
Blanched Basil Pesto If your pesto typically turns army green shortly after you make it, you'll appreciate the beauty of this version. I blanch the basil briefly to set the color, and I add a pinch of powdered ascorbic acid (vitamin C), which keeps the pesto from oxidizing ... 3 cups lightly packed fresh basil 1 cup lightly packed Italian parsley leaves 1/2 cup pure olive oil 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts, *see note 1 teaspoon minced garlic cloves 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 1/4 teaspoon coarsely... (CBS News)
A sweet way with dessert Oct 6, 2009
For the main game - dessert, of course - he's cooking white-miso semifreddo with olive-oil cake and blood oranges; a goat's cheese cheesecake with walnut crust, roast pineapple and basil; and a ''cheese and fruit composition'', with shaved hard cheese, kumquat, pomegranate and Maldon sea salt. Pichet Ong appears in the World Chef Showcase at Star City this weekend and will cook his pastry degustation dinner at Sean's Kitchen next Wednesday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
50 ways to make your holiday gifts homemade Oct 5, 2009
11 Heat a few cups of olive oil with basil, parsley or lemon peel to infuse the oil, then strain it into a bottle and tie with a ribbon. 12 Make a batch of fresh pasta, maybe flavored with finely minced herbs or ground pepper, dry it overnight, then wrap it in a paper bag or store it in a glass jar. (FOX61, CT)
His melting pot Oct 4, 2009
The best of basil in Mookings chicken soup. Mooking, a singer-composer who has won Canadian awards for his musical projects, ponders on the fact that even when he was exclusively doing music for a while, he was always drawn to restaurants and how they operate behind the scenes. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
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Theater With a Twist: Combine drag artist-cabaret singer Joey Arias with master puppeteer Basil Twist and you have a wild ride through aliens, vintage movie dance numbers and a visit with the devil and thats just the beginning. Arias With a Twist, running Nov. 18-Dec. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Call it the Emptyway Oct 2, 2009
Dressed in a sharp gray suit and running shoes, Karen Yee, 35, clutched a canvas bag brimming with basil, lettuce, and apples as she eyed sunflowers for sale at another stand. Everybody from my building comes here, said Yee, a business consultant from Quincy who works on State Street. (Boston Globe)
Kristen Suzanne: Ultimate Raw Vegan... Oct 2, 2009
5 tablespoons of both dried thyme and basil. The hemp "nacho cheese" dip was also tasty (perhaps a bit low on salt if made according to the instructions, but the reviewer was not particularly fond of the Italian stallion bisque. (Suite101.com)
What world leaders ate at the G-20 summit Oct 1, 2009
Chiffonade of basil (for garnish). Pour 1/8 inch of olive oil into a baking casserole or baking tray. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Fantastic fruits for fall Oct 1, 2009
These days Georgia likes to graze in our garden but is much more careful and asks before she eats, whether it s basil, parsley or mahonia berries, Mahonia bealei, which my friend visiting from Seattle was enthusiastic about. Personally I can t get too excited about this mahonia as it seeds freely and pops up uninvited all over my garden. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Fava, Sweet Rue's in Needham to close, new restaurant to open Oct 1, 2009
It was places like myself, Sweet Basil that attracted other businesses to come to this community because we were successful in this community. Kaye said the restaurants really started to flood into town around 2005. (Needham Tab, MA)
Discover the great taste of whole grains Oct 1, 2009
Barilla Whole Grain Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil ... 5 to 6 leaves basil, sliced into thin strips ... Toss pasta with cherry tomatoes, garlic and half the basil. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
The Taste was the place in Roslindale Village Sep 30, 2009
offered up spicy basil chicken and pad Thai; and Sophia s Grotto treated diners to a tomato stuffed with wild mushroom, leeks, parmesan, ricotta cheese and herbed bread crumbs ... offered various mochaccino and fruit drinks; Fornax Bread Company served tomato vegetable and chicken noodle soups; and Tables of Content Catering served mascarpone cheese, sun-dried tomato and basil spread, smoked trout on an endive leaf and sweet mushroom tarts. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Contest sponsors say hold the chicken Sep 30, 2009
6 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips ... Add olives and basil; simmer on low heat three to four minutes, until chicken is cooked through. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Tips for engaging children in the kitchen Sep 30, 2009
"Your parents are the ones who teach you to have domestic abilities," said the eldest, Isabella, as the siblings sat in their suburban Chicago kitchen after making basil pesto and caprese salad. "It's a fun way to spend time with family, family history and family culture.". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Avocados: Go Beyond Guacamole Sep 30, 2009
2 cups 2 percent milk 1/2 pound small raw shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh basil leaves, finely chopped, for garnish 2 tablespoons olive oil Sesame seeds, to taste ... To serve, pour the chilled soup into small glasses or bowls, add a few of the shrimp to each glass and garnish with the basil, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of oil. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Sessions inspire fun, life enrichment Sep 30, 2009
Learn how to cut and prepare rosemary or chiffonade basil for a great garnish on pasta. Understand flavor pairings and appropriate application of herbs you can grow right at home. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Creativity goes a long way in nutritious kid-friendly meals Sep 26, 2009
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves ... 1 jar (1 pound,10 ounces) Ragu Old World Style Sweet Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Cooking with fresh, dried herbs Sep 26, 2009
But annuals like basil and cilantro will not survive an Iowa winter - so they must be replanted each spring ... A few herbs, including basil, actually can be preserved better by freezing than drying ... Frozen basil leaves also will keep the bright green foliage color that air-drying usually takes away. (Sioux City Journal)
Let the good times roll Sep 26, 2009
Great triffids of basil and parsley are growing in pots outside the back door; birds trill in the trees; and Jocasta, in a storm of joie de vivre, has finally allowed the credit card to emerge from its winter hibernation. A round of bum quoits. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Herb-baked eggs meet the test Sep 25, 2009
The herbs I used thyme, rosemary and basil came from my garden. The gratin dishes were my husband's before we got married. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Toil pays off for young gardeners Sep 25, 2009
They painted the individual wooden letters and planted Amarinth, Basil, Chives, Daisies, Eggplant, Fennel, Garlic, Hollyhocks, Iris, JollyJoker peas, Kale, Lavender, Lillies, Marigold, Marjoram, Oregano, Parsley, Queen Ann's Lace, Rosemary and Radishes, Sage, Tarragon, Thyme, Violets, Watermelon, Yam Yarrow and Zucchini ... The fifth grade has a pasta dinner each year, so tomatoes, basil and oregano were a good match. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Livingston Taylor to sing for Needham Town Halls preservation Sep 25, 2009
The event will also feature food from Needham restaurants, including Sweet Basil, Petit Robert and Tu y Yo. Tickets are going for $75. (Needham Tab, MA)
Parsley has starring role in tabbouleh Sep 25, 2009
Use it instead of basil when making pesto, or try it out in the ultimate parsley dish tabbouleh, a Middle Eastern salad of parsley and wheat. Tabbouleh also uses fresh mint, an herb that will hang on in the garden for a while yet. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Healthy Homemade Salad Dressing Rec... Sep 25, 2009
1 teaspoon chopped basil, fresh or dried. 1 garlic clove whole peeled. (Suite101.com)
Pesto Minestrone Soup Recipe Sep 23, 2009
Flavorful Vegetable Soup with an Easy Basil Kick. Adding pesto to a basic minestrone soup gives this recipe a fresh basil taste without having to simmer all day on the stove ... Fresh basil and fresh pesto, when available, should be added near the end of cooking to preserve its delicate flavour. (Suite101.com)
Bring the bayou to your kitchen Sep 23, 2009
For Creole sauce:3 tablespoons olive oil1-1/2 cups diced green bell peppers1-1/2 cups diced celery2 cups diced yellow onions1 bay leaf1 teaspoon dried sweet basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1 tablespoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/8 teaspoon black pepper1/8 teaspoon white pepper1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced6 cups whole plum tomatoes, pur;ed with juice1 tablespoon white sugar ... Reduce heat to low and add basil, oregano, thyme, salt, cayenne, black and white pepper... (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Easy recipes available Sep 23, 2009
1 tablespoon basil, julienned. 1 tablespoon Italian parsley, chopped. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Flageolet salad with roast tomatoes Sep 23, 2009
leaves fresh basil, torn up ... Add the parsley and basil. (Boston Globe)
Taking the Confusion Out of Fusion Cusine Sep 23, 2009
The array of flavors and ingredients like curries, wasabi, sriracha, soy, lemongrass, cardamom, cumin, fish sauce, shrimp paste, and Thai basil, to name a few, can be sublime when mixed with French methods in the hands of a skilled chef. The style began in late 1800 s French Indochina, when Pan-Asian elements were first introduced into formal French cuisine. (Fox News)
