Superior Flavor

Indulge in the unmatched, zesty taste of homegrown basil plucked straight from your garden (or planter). Nurturing your own basil unlocks access to premium leaves filled with essential oils and flavor compounds, enriching your pasta, salads, and even cocktails!

הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם

‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Ian Niles Galbraith‎‏ (@‏‎iannilesgalbraith‎‏)‎‏

Endless Variety

From traditional Genovese basil to exotic Thai and lemon basil variations, the basil world offers an extensive array of flavors and aromas waiting to be discovered. Experiment with different cultivars to uncover your favorites and add them to your culinary creations.

הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם

‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Mugurel Țucă‎‏ (@‏‎rodul_pamantului_verde‎‏)‎‏

Cost-Effective and Convenient

Bid farewell to expensive store-bought basil and say hi to the budget-friendly convenience of homegrown herbs. With minimal space and effort required, growing basil at home becomes a practical solution, ensuring a constant supply of fresh ingredients at your fingertips.

Sustainable and Rewarding

Last but not least, cultivating your own basil organically at home helps you embrace sustainability. Just imagine it: All the calm of tending to your garden, added to the satisfaction of homegrown ingredients in your dishes—not many things compare.

הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם

‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Liv – Suffolk‎‏ (@‏‎allotment.and.bakes‎‏)‎‏

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Do you live in an apartment or in a place where you might not be able to grow these herbs outside? No worries! Here are three herbs that are easy to grow in your own home.

Parsley

Parsley, a Mediterranean herb that is aromatic and delicious, can easily be grown at home. All you have to do is place this herb in a spot that receives sunlight, such as next to a window and keep the soil moist regularly. 

Basil

Ever dreamed of making your own home-made pesto? Start growing your own basil at home! All you need is a warm place inside of your residence that receives plenty of sunlight. Keep the soil moist by watering every day or two and you will find that basil is an easy option to grow at home.

Rosemary

Of all the herbs on Earth, we love the smell of rosemary the most. Be sure not to overwater this plant or place it in a dark place, as this will prevent its growth. With a little bit of attention and care, you’ll be able to add fresh rosemary to your dishes, making a stunning statement.

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Here’s how to make your own caprese salad at home.

Ingredients

• 2 large tomatoes
• 1 ball of fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1 bunch of basil leaves
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Balsamic reduction
• Sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Start off by slicing the large tomatoes into circular pieces. Arrange them in a circle on top of a plate.

Next, slice the ball of fresh mozzarella into similarly-shaped pieces. Arrange them in between the slices of tomatoes.

After this, place basil leaves between the pieces of mozzarella and tomato slices on the plate.

Next, you’ll want to drizzle a moderate amount of extra-virgin olive oil on top of the basil, tomato, and cheese. After this, do the same with the balsamic reduction. But be careful not to go overboard as it can overwhelm the flavor of the other ingredients if you do so.

Finally, sprinkle freshly-ground black pepper and sea salt on your caprese salad.

Your caprese salad is now ready to eat! Enjoy and bon appetit!

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You’ve found it.

Olive oil and balsamic vinegar are a great combination, but even they can get boring after a while…

So if you’re search for a dressing that is quick to make, bursting with flavor, and will give a whole new life to your greens, you’ve gotta try this Lemon Basil Vinaigrette.

Ingredients

• 1 cup basil fresh
• ¼ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp. honey or maple syrup
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• ½ tsp. lemon zest
• ½ cup olive oil

Instructions

1. In a food processor or high speed blender, combine basil, salt, garlic powder, honey, lemon juice and zest. Pulse 5 times.
2. Slowly add olive oil while processing. Process for 1-2 minutes or until vinaigrette is completely smooth.

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Here are five suggestions for herbs that you can easily grow at home to give home-grown flavor to your dishes.

Rosemary

Rosemary is great in Italian cooking, and it’s super easy to grow at home. Its fragrant aroma and delicate taste will add a tasty touch to your meat dishes.

Mint

Mint can also be grown at home in a pot, so it doesn’t take over your garden. It’s great in tea as well as in drinks like mojitos.

Dill

This herb is another great addition to grow at home. In addition to its use in Eastern European and Middle Eastern cuisine, it also produces delicate yellow flowers.

Basil

Love pesto and Italian food in general? You won’t regret planting basil in your garden. It adds flair to dishes like caprese salads and to pasta sauce.

Thyme

Thyme is an interesting herb that’s actually quite similar to a less pungent mint. You can experiment with this one in a lot of ways in the kitchen!

The post Five Herbs You Can Easily Grow at Home appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Superior Flavor

Indulge in the unmatched, zesty taste of homegrown basil plucked straight from your garden (or planter). Nurturing your own basil unlocks access to premium leaves filled with essential oils and flavor compounds, enriching your pasta, salads, and even cocktails!

הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם

‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Ian Niles Galbraith‎‏ (@‏‎iannilesgalbraith‎‏)‎‏

Endless Variety

From traditional Genovese basil to exotic Thai and lemon basil variations, the basil world offers an extensive array of flavors and aromas waiting to be discovered. Experiment with different cultivars to uncover your favorites and add them to your culinary creations.

הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם

‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Mugurel Țucă‎‏ (@‏‎rodul_pamantului_verde‎‏)‎‏

Cost-Effective and Convenient

Bid farewell to expensive store-bought basil and say hi to the budget-friendly convenience of homegrown herbs. With minimal space and effort required, growing basil at home becomes a practical solution, ensuring a constant supply of fresh ingredients at your fingertips.

Sustainable and Rewarding

Last but not least, cultivating your own basil organically at home helps you embrace sustainability. Just imagine it: All the calm of tending to your garden, added to the satisfaction of homegrown ingredients in your dishes—not many things compare.

הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם

‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Liv – Suffolk‎‏ (@‏‎allotment.and.bakes‎‏)‎‏

The post Why You Should Grow Your Own Basil appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Do you live in an apartment or in a place where you might not be able to grow these herbs outside? No worries! Here are three herbs that are easy to grow in your own home.

Parsley

Parsley, a Mediterranean herb that is aromatic and delicious, can easily be grown at home. All you have to do is place this herb in a spot that receives sunlight, such as next to a window and keep the soil moist regularly. 

Basil

Ever dreamed of making your own home-made pesto? Start growing your own basil at home! All you need is a warm place inside of your residence that receives plenty of sunlight. Keep the soil moist by watering every day or two and you will find that basil is an easy option to grow at home.

Rosemary

Of all the herbs on Earth, we love the smell of rosemary the most. Be sure not to overwater this plant or place it in a dark place, as this will prevent its growth. With a little bit of attention and care, you’ll be able to add fresh rosemary to your dishes, making a stunning statement.

The post Herbs to Grow in Your Own Home appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Here’s how to make your own caprese salad at home.

Ingredients

• 2 large tomatoes
• 1 ball of fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1 bunch of basil leaves
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Balsamic reduction
• Sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Start off by slicing the large tomatoes into circular pieces. Arrange them in a circle on top of a plate.

Next, slice the ball of fresh mozzarella into similarly-shaped pieces. Arrange them in between the slices of tomatoes.

After this, place basil leaves between the pieces of mozzarella and tomato slices on the plate.

Next, you’ll want to drizzle a moderate amount of extra-virgin olive oil on top of the basil, tomato, and cheese. After this, do the same with the balsamic reduction. But be careful not to go overboard as it can overwhelm the flavor of the other ingredients if you do so.

Finally, sprinkle freshly-ground black pepper and sea salt on your caprese salad.

Your caprese salad is now ready to eat! Enjoy and bon appetit!

The post Caprese Salads are Delicious and Easy to Make appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

You’ve found it.

Olive oil and balsamic vinegar are a great combination, but even they can get boring after a while…

So if you’re search for a dressing that is quick to make, bursting with flavor, and will give a whole new life to your greens, you’ve gotta try this Lemon Basil Vinaigrette.

Ingredients

• 1 cup basil fresh
• ¼ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp. honey or maple syrup
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• ½ tsp. lemon zest
• ½ cup olive oil

Instructions

1. In a food processor or high speed blender, combine basil, salt, garlic powder, honey, lemon juice and zest. Pulse 5 times.
2. Slowly add olive oil while processing. Process for 1-2 minutes or until vinaigrette is completely smooth.

The post Add Some Zing with this Basil Lemon Vinaigrette appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Here are five suggestions for herbs that you can easily grow at home to give home-grown flavor to your dishes.

Rosemary

Rosemary is great in Italian cooking, and it’s super easy to grow at home. Its fragrant aroma and delicate taste will add a tasty touch to your meat dishes.

Mint

Mint can also be grown at home in a pot, so it doesn’t take over your garden. It’s great in tea as well as in drinks like mojitos.

Dill

This herb is another great addition to grow at home. In addition to its use in Eastern European and Middle Eastern cuisine, it also produces delicate yellow flowers.

Basil

Love pesto and Italian food in general? You won’t regret planting basil in your garden. It adds flair to dishes like caprese salads and to pasta sauce.

Thyme

Thyme is an interesting herb that’s actually quite similar to a less pungent mint. You can experiment with this one in a lot of ways in the kitchen!

The post Five Herbs You Can Easily Grow at Home appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.