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Buckskin2 Jul 25, 2009 06:43 AM

cinnamon basil ?

We raised some cinnamon basil this year and looking for recipies to use it.
Jerry
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  1. ursy_ten Jan 14, 2013 07:35 PM

    This recipe caught my eye recently:

    Cinnamon Basil & Lime Icebox Cookies
    www.motherearthliving.com/in-the-gard...
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    1. HillJ Jul 26, 2009 02:42 PM

      In iced tea
      Add to soups; especially the squash variety
      Add to shortbread cookie recipes
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      1. coll Jul 26, 2009 12:41 PM

        I'm thinking it might make a nice mojito, or something cocktail-y.
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          kattyeyes Jul 26, 2009 12:58 PM

          I'm sure that's right--or a nicely-infused simple syrup.
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        2. Bryn Jul 26, 2009 09:51 AM

          On Balsamic grilled stone fruit of course! It really adds a nummy flavour to grilled peaches.
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          1. kattyeyes Jul 26, 2009 07:27 AM

            How's this for horizon-broadening? I found a very interesting recipe for cinnamon basil ICE CREAM on a blog from a Seattle Times food writer. If I have vanilla beans in the cupboard, it's game on today! If anyone beats me to the ice cream maker, please post back!

            http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com...
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              kattyeyes Jul 26, 2009 11:56 AM

              Instead of the recipe above, I combined it with a recipe for Cinnamon Gelato from "The Ultimate Frozen Dessert" and came up with the following recipe for Cinnamon Basil Gelato. The custard is chilling in the fridge right now and tastes EXCELLENT!
              http://www.chow.com/recipes/27478
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            2. Sooeygun Jul 25, 2009 09:52 AM

              I've got some for the first time. I just loved smelling it.

              I am going to make some cashew pesto with it for starters. Not sure what else I will try. Probably mix some whole leaves in with salad green.
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              1. kattyeyes Jul 25, 2009 07:19 AM

                I could broaden my horizons with its use as well.
                - We use it for caprese on ciabatta (tomatoes, fresh mozz, basil, olive oil).
                - I sometimes throw a little in salads, too.
                - It's tasty on a straight up tomato sandwich with mayo.
                - Am sure it makes a delicious pesto. Here is a recipe for cilantro pesto I've made. You can use as a base and swap basil for the cilantro
                http://www.recipezaar.com/Cilantro-Pe...

                My modifications to the above recipe:
                -doubled it
                - walnuts instead of almonds
                -Pecorino Romano instead of parmesan (ALWAYS in this house!
                )-salt to taste--just a few grinds of the shaker--1 teaspoon would be WAY too much

                Will be interested to hear what other posters are doing with it. Probably something in the Thai food realm.
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