Thursday, June 26, 2008

What to do with cinnamon basil?


Every year I plant cinnamon basil in my herb garden because I love the scent...it's totally different from "regular" basil or even varieties like purple ruffles...


But I never know what to do with it, other than sniff it a lot!


So today I searched on the internet for recipes using cinnamon basil and found this:


I plan to give it a try soon...


Cinnamon Basil Cupcakes


1/4 cup fresh cinnamon basil

1/3 cup oil

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg

1 cup flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 cup sour cream or milk

1/4 cup milk

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Puree cinnamon basil with oil in a blender. Combine with sugar and egg. Sift together flour and baking powder and add to oil mixture with remaining ingredients. Bake at 200C for 12 minutes.

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