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For the pizza bases, sift flour into a large bowl. Stir in yeast, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt. Make a well in the centre and add 200ml warm water with the oil. Bring together with a wooden spoon or your hands, then turn out dough onto a floured surface. Knead for 5 minutes by hand (or in an electric mixer with a dough hook) until the dough is smooth.

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For the pizza bases, sift flour into a large bowl. Stir in yeast, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt. Make a well in the centre and add 200ml warm water with the oil. Bring together with a wooden spoon or your hands, then turn out dough onto a floured surface.

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Asia was were it was originally grown and the Middle East, basil has traveled the world. It has been grown for years now and lots of different places and countries.

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you can put basil in anything (eg on top of pasta or brushetta )

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Basil pesto can be used as an accompaniment to many roast dishes but it also tastes delicious stirred through a big bowl of pasta.

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http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-basil-stir-fry

http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/7737/parmesan+and+basil+mini+muffins

http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/how-to-grow-basil-plants.htm

http://homecooking.about.com/od/herbsspices1/a/basilcookingtip.htm

my mums cooking and recipe book cooking with herbs

www.nutrition-and-you.com/basil.html

http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/1904/basil+pesto

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and I will be adding bacon and tomato in as well

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After an easy savoury muffin recipe? These parmesan and basil mini muffins are perfect for beginners.

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- very low in calories and no cholesterol

- very high levels of beta-carotene and vitamin A

- 100 grams of basil contains 175% of daily recommendation of vitamin A which has antioxidants and essential for vision.

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Fresh basil has an peppery flavour. The taste then evolves into a slightly sweet and anise.

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An important thing for basil care is to choose a spot where the basil plant will get plenty of good sunlight and regular water to promote good leaf growth.

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Basil is the ultimate complement to pasta sauces, soups and salads. It works well with tomatoes and also tastes good with onions, garlic and olives. It is best to add in to the recipe at the end of cooking to keep its nutritional value.

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Chicken and Basil Stir-Fry

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Thai basil adds an anise nuance, and cinnamon basil contributes notes of spice to this quick chicken stir-fry; however, other basil varieties work well too. Serve with hot cooked rice. Asian fish sauce is available in most supermarkets and in Asian grocery stores.

Ingredients

1 pound boned, skinned chicken breast halves

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

1/4 teaspoon hot chili flakes

2/3 cup fat-skimmed chicken broth

1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla) or soy sauce

2 teaspoons cornstarch

3 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves (see notes), rinsed

Salt

How to Make It

1. Rinse chicken and pat dry. Cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick strips 2 to 3 inches long.

2. Place a 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan over high heat; when hot, add oil, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, and the chicken. Stir often until chicken is no longer pink in the center (cut to test), 3 to 4 minutes.

3. In a small bowl, mix broth, fish sauce, and cornstarch until smooth. Add to pan and stir until sauce is boiling, about 1 minute. Add basil leaves and stir just until barely wilted, about 30 seconds. Add salt to taste and pour into a serving bowl.

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Thai basil adds an anise nuance, and cinnamon basil contributes notes of spice to this quick chicken stir-fry; however, other basil varieties work well too. Serve with hot cooked rice. Asian fish sauce is available in most supermarkets and in Asian grocery stores.

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My herb didn't grow but at home we have been growing basil and as a fully grown plant you can see and learn at home what it does look like.