Basil/19 recipes

There is a bit of confusion about these two plants. For some reason,the fennel plant, which resembles celery with fern like tops, has been called sweet anise in produce markets. The true anise is cultivated only for its seeds. So what you see labelled "sweet anise" in your market is probably fennel, but no matter what you call it, this is a highly interesting vegetable. Every part of this aromatic plant has a taste and aroma similar to licorice. The stems are eaten like celery,uncook, or cooked and served as a vegetable (heavenly with apples in waldorf salad) available from September to May.

Our kids love this and it's so easy and quick from oven to table.

A light main or hearty side dish, pearls of couscous with grilled veggies and a Lemon-Balsamic dressing.

A scrumptious vegetable dish your family or friends will love. Tastes wonderful when served over rice.

A tasty family staple recipe that is easy to make and beats any jarred sauce.

Nutty roasted corn, fresh tomatoes and romano beans make this hearty side dish a winner, especially during fresh corn season in the fall.

A simple yet super tasty pizza topped with a fresh and chunky topping with a crispy bottomed crust.

A tantalizing and delicious pasta dish that's perfect for a light lunch!

A classic combination of fine herbs for general purpose use.