Basil
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This pomegranate could use some apple ..
.. and so, begins my entanglement with fruits and delicious infusions. Featured today is a super simple blend. Ingredients (Serves 1) : – Pomegranate : one medium sized – Apple : one medium sized – Lemon : two generous squeezes – Basil : one tiny sprig Method: Juice the apples first, follow up by juicing the pomegranate seeds and basil (be sure to sieve out any excessive pulp). That is it, the juice is ready to serve :). Note: Apple…
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Chef inspired – Jamie Oliver’s tomato, basil and prosciutto omelette
Cooking this wonderfully simple recipe by Jamie Oliver, was a culinary discovery. I finally truly understood the meaning behind the famous quips of Top Chef judges: “Season everything” “Let the main ingredient shine” “A little goes a long way” ** The euphoria that I felt in putting together something that tasted, looked and smelled so magical using simple ingredients is indescribable. If this is how chef’s cook, season and let ingredients shine, then, restaurant quality food is all I want…
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Recipe : Basil and Mint Chicken Curry
This dish took about 15 minutes to put together, quite impressive for something so perfectly synced and delicious. The dish came together beautifully with just a bit of chopping, blending and simmering. Procedure : Marinate the washed and chopped chicken pieces (about 300 grams) in some curd, turmeric and salt – set aside. Take 1 red onion, 3 green chillies, handful of mint leaves, handful of basil leaves, dry coriander powder about 2 teaspoons, dry cumin powder about 2 teaspoons,…