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Basil is a perennial green leafy herb native to India and other tropical climates in Asia. It is an important herb in Italian, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisines.
Basil is most potent when used fresh and is the featured ingredient in pesto, an Italian herb sauce made with garlic, olive oil, pine nuts and a hard cheese such as Parmesan Cheese or Romano Cheese.
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Fast Facts
- Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum
- Also known as Sweet Basil
- Cultivated for more than 5,000 years
- Comes from the Greek word for King
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Cooking and Storing Tips
The fresh herb can keep for several days in plastic bags in the refrigerator, or in the freezer, after being blanched in hot water. When cooking, it is best to add basil at the last moment since heat diminishes the flavor. -
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Beef Petite Chuck Tender with farmers market purple potatoes, leek, onion, basil, carrots and garlic with our garden potatoes in slo-cooker
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Getting ready to make a pasta dinner with tomatoes, kalamata olives, garlic, basil, olive oil and really good parm cheese! Yummy
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Scrambled eggs with cheese, hot sauce, and basil: awesome home-made brunch, or awesomest?
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@lovisatalk We did a "poor man's chili" --It was pretty basic w/ a variety of beans, meat, onion/tom, cumin, basil--& we added corn.
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Pizza and Packers!!! Come watch the Pack beat Tampa while enjoying a Bruschetta Pizza w proscuito, fresh mozz and basil!! Go Pack Go!
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View All Basil Questions (29) | Ask a QuestionWhy is Basil so hard to grow on my balcony? Gardeners, got any tips? (4 Answers)Here are some tips: - Basil is a tender annual that is very susceptible to damage during an overnight frost . . . bring in overnight if frost is predicted ... read moreCooking in the Kitchen : What is a great dish to make using the herb Basil? (2 Answers)This is so good with fresh summer tomatoes! You must give it a try. Insalata Caprese Salad 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4-inch thick 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced ... read moreHow expensive are Basil Soda Dresses? (1 Answer)There is no information on their site. You can email basil@basilsoda.com and ask for it. read moreWhat are the medicinal benefits of Basil leaves? (2 Answers)-----quote----- Tulasi plant in your garden is like a doctor in your house. Tulsi or the holy basil, worshiped by Hindu religious tradition is considered as herbal remedy for a ... read more
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