Labels:text | electronics | screenshot | display | font OCR: BASIL Ever-present in most Italian recipes, this herb is an easily grown garden annual. In India it is thought to be sacred to Hindu dieties and regarded as the protecting spirit of the family. The leaves are dried and crumbled for use in a wide variety of dishes that are enhanced by its mild, sweet flavor. The intensity of the flavor may be judged by the color of the leaves. Purple basil is more flavorful than green. Cheese and egg dishes lend themselves to the effects of the E delicate, unique flavor of basil. For Italian tomato and S mushroom dishes, it is a real must! T The idea behind the use of spices and herbs in cooking is for I flavor enhancement - not to overpower the natural flavor of P foods. It takes time to get amounts right for your taste.
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