Fresh herbs add a wonderful flavor to home-cooked food, and are so much more delicious than the dried alternative. But buying fresh herbs from the grocery store gets expensive, and the leaves soon lose their flavor. Growing an herb garden in pots, either inside or out, is an easy and cheap way to have a constant supply of great-tasting fresh herbs. In most areas, indoor herbs will grow all year round. Here are some simple tips for homegrown herbs and delicious food and herb pairings.
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Ingredients:

* 3 cups halved grape tomatoes
* 3 tbsp finely diced red onion
* 1 tsp minced garlic
* 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
* 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
* 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
* salt and pepper
* 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, OR ½ pkg block puff pastry,
* 1 x egg whisked with 2 tbsp cold water for brushing
* 2 ounces fresh goat cheese
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