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Classic Pesto Recipe

July 17th 2008 21:47
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Pesto on Pasta

My latest article, Classic Pesto Recipe; Blueberry Muffin Recipe; A Thick Sauce Made with Basil, Pine Nuts and Garlic, has just been posted to the Suite101 website.

ARTICLE OVERVIEW
There is nothing like the taste of homemade food featuring fresh herbs and pungent spices. Learn how to make a classic Italian pesto to flavor pasta, rice and potatoes.


ADDITIONAL TIPS
The traditional way to make pesto was to pound all the ingredients together using a mortar and pestle. Although this method can still be used, it is much easier to make pesto using either a food processor or blender.

COMPLETE ARTICLE
The complete Classic Pesto Recipe article can be read on the Suite101 website.

Take care,
Lynn AKA Herb Witch
Suite101 Herbs & Spices Feature Writer
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Tiramisu Dessert Recipe

July 16th 2008 21:47
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Tiramisu

Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert enhanced with cinnamon and cocoa

Tiramisu is a delightful combination of sponge cake combined with sweet whipped cream, mascarpone cheese, coffee, coffee liqueur, cinnamon and cocoa powder.


About Tiramisu
Tiramisu means “pick-me-up” in Italian. This dessert will certainly put a smile on the face of even the most discriminating dessert connoisseur.

My complete article, Tiramisu Dessert Recipe, has just been posted to the Suite101 website.

Take care,
Lynn Smythe
Suite101 Herbs & Spices Feature Writer
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Native American Herb Books

July 12th 2008 17:35
A couple of the members of one of the other pagan groups I belong to were asking about recommendations on herbs books. I decided to start a new discussion for each category of herb book I have in my personal library along with adding the titles that I own in that category.

Comments from readers can be added for additional titles of books that you have read and would like to recommend to the members of I Love Herbs.

I'll be starting additional posts for herb book titles in the following categories: herb magic, herb gardening, herb cooking, medicinal herbs, etc...

NATIVE AMERICAN HERB BOOKS
1. The Cherokee Herbal; Native Plant Medicine from the Four Directions by J. T. Garrett.

2. Indian Herbalogy of North America; The Definitive Guide to Native Medicinal Plants and Their Uses by Alma R. Hutchens.

3. Spirit Healing; How to Make Your Life Work by Mary Dean Atwood.

4. Healing Secrets of the Native Americans; Herbs, Remedies and Practices that Restore the Body, Refresh the Mind and Rebuild the Spirit by Porter Shimer.

5. American Indian Healing Arts; Herbs, Rituals & Remedies for Every Season of Life by E. Barrie Kavasch and Karen Baar.

Take care,
Lynn AKA Herb Witch

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Guacamole Recipe

July 11th 2008 15:11
My latest article, Guacamole Recipe; Classic Avocado Dip with Garlic, Cilantro and Lime, has just been posted to the Suite101 website.

I just made a large batch of this guacamole to serve during the first day of the Tour de France, on July 5th. We were glued to the Versus channel watching the coverage of the race.

ARTICLE OVERVIEW
Delicious avocados are in plentiful supply during the summer months. Avocados have a smooth texture, and nutty taste. This recipe creates a tasty guacamole dip that can enjoyed with corn chips, or served as a side dish to accompany tacos, fajitas and other Tex-Mex inspired food.

READ THE ARTICLE
The complete article, Guacamole Recipe, can be viewed on the Suite101 website.

Take care,
Lynn AKA Herb Witch
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Blueberry Muffin Recipe

July 10th 2008 15:10
My latest article, Blueberry Muffin Recipe; A Sweet Treat with a Cinnamon Enhanced Strudel Topping, has just been posted to the Suite101 website.

ARTICLE OVERVIEW
The article contains a terrific recipe for creating a delicious cinnamon enhanced blueberry muffin. The muffins can be served as part of a complete breakfast. This recipe makes 12 blueberry muffins, but can easily be doubled to serve more.

ADDITIONAL TIPS
A breakfast buffet is a nice event to host at home, make plenty of these blueberry muffins to serve to guests. This recipe can easily be doubled to make a total of 24 muffins. Smaller sized muffins can be made by using a miniature muffin pan. Miniature muffin pans can be found at kitchen specialty stores, or in the kitchen department of larger department stores.

COMPLETE ARTICLE
The complete Blueberry Muffin Recipe article can be read on the Suite101 website.

Take care,
Lynn AKA Herb Witch
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E-How Articles

June 19th 2008 20:25
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e-How Logo

Around a month ago, I was approved through Demand Studios to write articles for the e-How website. e-How articles, are short, yet informative how-to articles on a variety of topics.

Here are links to a few of my culinary articles on the e-How website.

How To Spice Up Veggies.

How To Make Citrus Salad Dressing.

How To Make Roasted Asparagus with Garlic.

How To Make Ginger Snap Cookies.

Most of the articles also include a few photos for illustration purposes.

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Lynn Smythe
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Taboule Salad Recipe

June 18th 2008 20:23
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Taboule Salad

Here's a quick post to let you know about my latest article I've written for the Suite101 Herbs & Spices category.

Article Title
Taboule Salad Recipe; Middle Eastern Side Dish Featuring Fresh Herbs and Vegetables

Article Introduction
Bulgur, which is a type of cracked wheat, is mixed with a variety of herbs, vegetables and seasonings to create a delightful summer salad.

The article includes the ingredients list and directions on how to make a delicious taboule salad. Check it out when you get a chance.

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Lynn Smythe
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Onion Herb Bread

May 22nd 2008 18:30
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Onion Herb Bread

My latest recipe was published to the Suite101 website on May 21st. The article, Onion Herb Bread; Homemade Bread Flavored with Herbs, Poppy Seeds and Onions, includes a delicious recipe for creating a subtly sweet, yet hearty loaf of delicious bread.

Various onions can be used when creating this loaf of bread. White onion, red onion or sweet valaida onions can all be used. I used red onion when I tested this recipe last week, but any variety of onion can be used.

I LOVE freshly baked bread. I practically make myself ill anytime I'm baking bread - I end up eating so much after taking it out of the oven. My husband really liked this loaf of bread, but our 12 year old daughter thought it was a bit too sweet. MORE FOR ME!!!!

The leftover bread, if you have any, can be used the next day to make delicious panini sandwiches. Take two slices of the bread, spread a bit of olive oil on one side, place one slice - oil side down on your panini machine. Top the slice with a slice of cheese, a few slices of honey ham and another slice of cheese. Top with the other slice of bread, oil side up and close the lid to your panini machine. It only takes a minute or two to cook the sandwich - DELICIOUS!!!

Now I'm hungry - and I don't have any bread left - BOO-HOO!!
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Stir Fry BBQ Shrimp (LINK)

May 9th 2008 19:42
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Ingredients for Curry Powder

I just published my latest article; Stir Fry BBQ Shrimp, to the Suite101 website.

The article details how to create a custom seasoning blend which incorporates a variety of spices. The spice blend is then used to make a creamy, sweet and spicy BBQ shrimp dish.

The spice blend includes cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, garlic and chili powder. It has a nice and spicy taste with a very subtle amount of heat. Perfect for anyone that doesn't like food that is overly spicy.

The seasoning blend can also be used to season other dishes such as fish, pork and chicken. The seasoning blend, which is similar to a curry powder, would even taste great added to a meat-free curry with lots of vegetables - perfect if you're a vegetarian.
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How to Spice Up Veggies

May 2nd 2008 01:01
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Black Pepper
Add Some Spice to Your Food
Steaming, baking, grilling, or even stir frying vegetables in a small amount of oil, are all healthy ways to prepare them. As long as the vegetables aren't loaded in heavy sauces or smothered in gravies, they can be a healthy and low calorie addition to every meal.

Creating your own herb and spice blends allows you to control the amount of salt that is added. The majority of commercially produced spice blends that are found in grocery stores list salt as one of their main ingredients.

The article How to Spice Up Veggies, includes recipes on how to create lemon pepper spice blend, red pepper and garlic spice blend, garlic with chives and onion spice blend and no-salt spice blend.

The complete article was first published to the e-How website on 4/29/08.
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