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28 ·The IFP· Halton Hills ·Thursday, September 13, 2012 Gerry is writing today... Basil is a very important culinary herb and one of my favourites. T'is the season when this aromatic plant is at its peak. There are many different types of basil which vary in size, colour and flavour. It can also be used in many applications. Basil goes with almost everything, but has a special affinity for tomatoes. The most common basil is sweet basil with soft green leaves with a strong scent. Also popular are lemon basil, thai basil, greek basil and purple ruffle basil. The young leaves at the top of the plants are the sweet- What's Cookin': Tips about the versatile herb, basil Lori Gysel & Gerry Kentner est. Dried basil does not have the same flavour as fresh, but a more minty taste predominates. The best place to plant basil is in pots, rather than in the ground where they are prone to snail problems. Store fresh basil leaves in plastic bags in the refrigerator, or preserved in jars with a touch of salt and olive oil and then store in refrigerator. Basil tastes great with tomatoes, pesto, spaghetti sauces, fish, mushroom dishes, soups, salads and other herbs such as parsley, oregano, thyme, rosemary and sage. Following are some recipe ideas for using this fresh herb. 1. Freshly torn basil leaves are delicious on a salad of sliced tomatoes, lightly seasoned with coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, drizzled with olive oil and served with crusty bread. 2. Caprese salad, of sliced tomatoes, boccocini, torn basil leaves, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. 3. The greatest basil dish is Ingredients pesto (recipe today). · 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4. Tomato soup can be en· 2 cup pine nuts hanced by adding chopped fresh · 3/4 cup olive oil basil near the end of the cook· 2 cup grated ing process or simply adding ding Parmesan P a couple of tablespoons of cheese pesto. · 1 large A great tip when bunch fresh b freezing your pesto for basil, washed b the winter months is to thoroughly t freeze in ice cube trays, · 2 tsp salt then simply pop one or more out and use in your ur favorite recipe. Method Have fun and keep cooking! Combine all ingredients in Email questions and com- the work bowl of a food procesments to whatscooking@theifp.ca sor; process coarsely. 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