What Portsmouth's restaurant scene is missing Nov 11, 2009
The top glaring omission on the Seacoast dining scene is a Vietnamese Pho noodle spot delicious steaming bowls of broth with thin or thick noodles, meat or not, vegetables and lime, basil, bean sprouts and plenty of hot sauce to add and all of it cheap. A large bowl would be under, say, $7. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Tips to add pizzazz to everyday cooking Nov 11, 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. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
First lady takes healthy eating message to TV Nov 11, 2009
According to the food blog Obama Foodorama, the Biggest Loser White House Salad is comprised of lettuce, a cucumber, two tomatoes, some red onion and fresh basil. More on White House life. (MSNBC -- Health)
Dondero: Wedding hooked me on Argentinean Choripán Nov 11, 2009
6 small fresh basil leaves. 2 tablespoons olive oil. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Best Ever Lasagna Recipe Nov 11, 2009
Another gourmet touch is to have a small herb container near the kitchen to harvest fresh parsley and basil from for such a time as baking lasagna. Freshly chopped basil (1 tbsp like the recipe calls for or even a little more) and parsley (2 tbsp) have been used in this recipe instead of the spices from jars with great results. (Suite101.com)
Can Frozen Pizzas Really Match Delivery? Nov 11, 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. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Recipe for stombauta Nov 11, 2009
bunch fresh basil, stemmed and chopped. Freshly grated Parmesan (for serving). (Boston Globe)
If you can make it there … Nov 10, 2009
Hergatt's menu is strong on seafood - slow-poached halibut, Scottish salmon in basil broth, zucchini blossoms with blue prawns feature - along with intriguing veal and rabbit offerings. It's very personalised for me, it's not just French-Asian, it's very Australian,'' says Hergatt, who imports Australian products including Tasmanian ocean trout, yellowtail kingfish and rosella. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Fox Recipe Box: Eggnog Cookies and More Nov 10, 2009
Handful of fresh basil or dillweed, roughly chopped ... Scatter half of the basil over the sauce, then rest the sea bass on top. (Fox News)
Today in the Kitchn: Fall is a time for pears, pomegranates and persimmons Nov 10, 2009
The melons and basil sing of summer, but things like pears and pomegranates are definitely autumnal. I am most fortunate to have neighbors who grow both, and who are generous. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Smart ideas for making the most of a visit to Cambridge, Mass. Nov 10, 2009
Here you'll find an attentive waitstaff, a quality cocktail list (try the basil gimlet), tasty if overpriced Mediterranean-inspired vittles and some nifty murals from the classic movie that gives the bar its name. What you won't find: hordes of college kids pounding down suds. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Transforming a small garden with a big problem Nov 9, 2009
Herbs sown in planters supplement those growing in the beds and include basil, parsley and cilantro. Pots of mint, lemon verbena and lemon balm have been placed close to the house for easy access when preparing teas and infusions. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Eat healthy - even while on the go Nov 8, 2009
Available in three flavors - Poppy Thyme, Sesame Tarragon and Sunflower Basil - these crackers contain no artificial preservatives, no artificial flavors or colors and contain no cholesterol or trans fat. If you're feeling creative, pair any variety of these crackers with a low fat spread or cheese. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Meat balls 3 ways Nov 5, 2009
If you're cooking meatballs on the grill, thread them on a skewer, adding tomatoes, onions, peppers and fresh basil for a fine presentation. Meatballs can be served plain or in a sauce. (Honolulu Advertiser)
New Market District is 'foodie' fun park Nov 5, 2009
The Cafe also has a sandwich counter, a bakery, and a gelato station (caramel coffee and coconut basil are superb). The extensive cheese and charcuterie shop stocks some local producers, including Parma Sausage. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Sisterly assistance Nov 4, 2009
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil ... Combine 1 cup ricotta cheese, 1 egg, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese with 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Event uses soup to comfort those in need Nov 4, 2009
Soups will include chicken artichoke from the Holiday Inn, tomato basil and potato bacon from Eggington's, and something from Poor Boys Steakhouse. And the Ramada Plaza Riverside has donated all of the brownies and cookies. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Two and a Half men is no joke Nov 4, 2009
I've heard Melbourne comedian Christine Basil deliver that brilliant line a dozen times and the audience reaction is always the same: immediate, hysterical and involuntary. Before people have time to remind themselves they're sitting next to their spouse. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Ross to speak at MEMO meeting at Basil's restaurant, Medfield Nov. 9 Nov 2, 2009
State Representative Richard Ross (R) will be the guest speaker at the November dinner meeting of the Medfield Employers and Merchants Organization, MEMO. This month the meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 9 at Basil s Restaurant beginning with networking at 6 PM. Reservations for the 7 p.m. serving are required no later than November 6 and may be made by calling Connie Lueders at 508-359-0107, emailing Clueders13@msn. com or through the MEMO website. (Medfield Press, MA)
Easy meals for under $10 get you back into fall routines Nov 1, 2009
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil ... Place pizza crust on a large cookie sheet and top the crust with the cooked Better'n Eggs, chopped tomatoes, basil and cheese. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Discover the great taste of whole grains Nov 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. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Hearty vegetable soups a cool weather meal-in-a-bowl Nov 1, 2009
Fresh or dried parsley, basil, oregano and even nutmeg may be good choices ... 1 tablespoon fresh or teaspoon dried basil leaves. (Slidell Sentry-News, LA)
Home Cooking Gourmet Restaurant Mea... Oct 31, 2009
Italian food is heavy in oregano, basil and thyme. French chefs use tarragon and rosemary. (Suite101.com)
Singapore - The perfect place for great food and shopping Oct 29, 2009
This was followed by fried calamari rings served with a sweet basil emulsion, which we were to slurp up from a curly straw. 1. (India Times)
Buying for the kitchen on a $100 budget Oct 29, 2009
Too cute, too beautiful, and if these aren't in your budget, just enjoy the video on how to make li'l basil and oak leaf pie crusts, and the one on how Emile Henry bakeware is made, in Burgundy, France. (The bakeware "deefuzes" the heat in baking, says the patrician video host. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Chetek business spices up fundraising drives Oct 29, 2009
50, buyers get bottles of basic seasonings, including garlic powder, chili powder, cinnamon, basil, oregano, paprika, crushed red pepper, parsley flakes and cinnamon sticks. Combination packages feature two complementary spices and cost $14 to $16. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Wakefield School Committee Notes Oct 28, 2009
Swiss Exchange Program Introductions: Superintendent Landers introduced Dr. Ozzie Inglin and Denise Greiner, the representatives of the Swiss Exchange Program in Basil, Switzerland. Wakefield is again hosting 15 students through the 10-day program. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
Along a quiet canal in Alsace, traditional yet inventive cuisine Oct 28, 2009
The chef adds some very modern touches to his presentations: strawberry-tomato gazpacho has a basil foam, and his tiramisu in a glass is prepared with lychee, pink grapefruit, and raspberry sorbet. The dishes are eye-catching, as nice to look at as to eat. (Boston Globe)
Cod wrapped in phyllo with pea puree Oct 28, 2009
Place a basil leaf on each quarter, then a piece of fish, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roll up the phyllo so it wraps around the fish, tucking in the edges. (Boston Globe)
Thai basil pork recipe Oct 28, 2009
cups packed fresh holy or Thai basil leaves ... Add the basil and cook for 30 seconds or until the pork is cooked through and the basil wilts. (Boston Globe)
‘Asian Grandmothers Cookbook’ is kitchen friendly Oct 28, 2009
In Thai basil pork, it s garlic, oyster and fish sauces, and basil. For Vietnamese caramelized chicken with lemongrass and chilies, it s heaps of minced lemongrass with garlic and cilantro cooked in an oil-suspended caramel sauce (a new technique for me). (Boston Globe)
One-dish dinners: Side dishes need not apply Oct 27, 2009
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil ... Stir in the parsley and half of the basil ... Serve hot, sprinkled with the remaining basil. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Medal winner Oct 27, 2009
Ladle the oxtail sauce over the polenta and garnish with basil, parsley, and grated Parmesan. Serves 6 to 8. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Salad Selections Oct 12, 2009
1 bunch of fresh basil (chopped) ... Sprinkle chopped basil, salt and pepper overtop. (Suite101.com)
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)
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)
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)
'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)
