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Recipe – Basil Pesto

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Healthy Basil

Recent research suggests that basil can help fight bacteria, viruses, and chronic diseases. Basil, an aromatic herb belonging to the mint family, is perhaps best known as the key ingredient in pesto – that savory Italian sauce made from olive oil, garlic, crushed pine nuts [or walnuts] and loads of fresh basil leaves. The type of ...

Recipe – Tomato Basil Bread

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2 ½ cups warm water 2 Tbsp Honey or sweetener 2 Tbsp yeast 2 Tbsp tomato paste ¼ cup oil 1 ½ tsp. Italian seasoning 1/8 cup basil leaves, fresh 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup shredded onion 1 Tbsp salt 6-7 cups flour (part whole wheat) Combine warmed water, sweetener and yeast. Let set until bubbly. Add the rest of the ingredients except the flour ...