Basil Definition–noun | any of several aromatic herbs belonging to the genus Ocimum, of the mint family, as O. basilicum (sweet basil), having purplish-green ovate leaves used in cooking. | |
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Oil Definition–noun | 1. | any of a large class of substances typically unctuous, viscous, combustible, liquid at ordinary temperatures, and soluble in ether or alcohol but not in water: used for anointing, perfuming, lubricating, illuminating, heating, etc. | | 2. | a substance of this or similar consistency. | | 3. | refined or crude petroleum. | | 5. | Informal. unctuous hypocrisy; flattery. | | 7. | Australian and New Zealand Slang. facts or news; information: good oil. | –verb (used with object) | 8. | to smear, lubricate, or supply with oil. | | 10. | to make unctuous or smooth: to oil his words. | | 11. | to convert into oil by melting, as butter. | –adjective | 12. | pertaining to or resembling oil. | | 13. | using oil, esp. as a fuel: an oil furnace. | | 14. | concerned with the production or use of oil: an offshore oil rig. | —Idioms | 17. | pour oil on troubled waters, to attempt to calm a difficult or tense situation, as an argument. | | 18. | strike oil, | a. | to discover oil, esp. to bring in a well. | | b. | to have good luck, esp. financially; make an important and valuable discovery: They struck oil only after years of market research. | | |
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Miami Herald - Found Nov. 13, 2008
Asian markets carry Thai basil. • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • 10 ounces boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size chunks • 1...
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eye4style - Found Nov. 11, 2008
... clutch with both full and deluxe travel size products, including Juice Beauty Oil-Free Moisturizer, Korres Basil Lemon Shower Gel, Fresh...
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Toronto Star Online - Found 3 hours ago
... like blend of basil, parsley, olive oil and pine nuts, encasing fish fillets that were then quick-roasted in butter (yes, olive oil would work).
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National Post - Found 5 hours ago
For the green beans, heat 1 tbsp (15mL) olive oil in a deep skillet and add 1 clove chopped garlic, ½ tsp (2mL) salt, 4 chopped basil leaves and...
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Raleigh News & Observer - Found 5 hours ago
Here are some of my pantry and freezer staples. Good olive oil. ... I add more oregano and basil because I find most sauces aren't seasoned enough
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Thanksgiving plans for the chef's day 'off' (11/13/2008)
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Found 2 hours ago
... baby Ella will sniff parsley, sage, rosemary, basil and thyme. ... 'I'll put the peanut oil in a 4-foot stock pot set over a 'candy burner' ...
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Artwork celebrates Niagara Escarpment
Ancaster News - Found 4 hours ago
He works in many styles of traditional oil and tempera painting, creating ... E-mail basil. cottage@sympatico.ca or go to www.giantsrib.ca .
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Creative Living Nov. 16
PortalesNewsTribune - Found 12 hours ago
Armanino Basil Pesto on the inside of both halves of the Ciabatta bread. Layer the mozzarella slices and tomato and close. Brush with olive oil...
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Transcript: Free Range on Food: Guest Baking Expert Lisa Yockelson, ...
Washington Post - Found 17 hours ago
And if you grow your own, how do you know how much is a bunch of basil? ... use the oil you have on hand, but it's a good idea to keep peanut oil ...
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Flint-Genesee County Legal News - Found 12 hours ago
... whirring an unsalted butter in your food processor with fresh basil. ... SAUCE 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 3/4 cup finely ...
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