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Dill
(Anethum graveolens) The word “dill” comes from the Norse “dilla” meaning “to lull”. Dill tea is used to help lull a person to sleep. The dill plant is used primarily...
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Cayenne Pepper
(Capsicum frutescens) The name cayenne comes from where this spice was believed to originate - the Cayenne region of French Guiana. Cayenne pepper is made from the finely ground seeds...
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Curry
Curry is not a single herb but a blend of spices. Although curries can differ by color (red, yellow, green) and spice mix, the primary ingredient is turmeric. Other common...
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Creamy Pesto Chicken With Sun Dried Tomatoes
Ingredients: 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves 1/3 cup pine nuts 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1-2 garlic cloves (cleaned) Olive Oil 2 chicken breasts (cleaned, sliced and pounded into...
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Basil
(Ocimum basilicum) While basil comes in a number of varieties, large-leafed sweet basil is most commonly used in cooking. Other varieties include bush basil, which is less pungent and purple...
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Chocolate Protects Against Heart Failure
Consuming moderate amounts of chocolate on a regular basis is associated with a lower risk for heart failure, according to a study published in Circulation: Heart Failure, a journal of...
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Shrimp Scampi
Serves about 2 Ingredients:1 pound of shrimpFlour Olive oil2-3 large cloves of garlic1 red jalapeno pepper or red pepper flakes (optional) 1 cup dry white wine1 lemon1 teaspoon yellow curry1...
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Fresh Nectarine-Ginger Cake
Ingredients: 2 large eggs ¼ cup milk 1/3 cup olive oil 1 lemon (grate zest; reserve lemon) 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 ½ cups...
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Curry Chicken Salad
Serves about 4 2 Chicken Breasts ¼ - ½ cup chopped red onion2 sticks celery1 green apple1 cup of green or red grapes½ cup unsalted almond slivers¼ cup dried currants...
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Tomato Soup
Download PDF of RecipeAbout 6-8 Servings Ingredients:Olive oil1 small onion1 carrot1-2 celery stalks2 cloves of garlic 3 Tbsp flour3 cups low-fat milk 1 (28-ounce) can plum tomatoes4 Tbsp tomato paste...
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Babaganoush
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant 1 1/2 tbsp mayo 1 large garlic clove, chopped 1/2 tsp each of salt and black pepper 1 tbsp lemon juice Instructions Rinse eggplant and put...
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Cosmetic Surgery Popular in Countries with Emerging Economies
Cosmetic procedures are becoming popular in China and India, according to the latest worldwide plastic surgery statistics issued earlier this month by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ISAPS)....
