Things to do with basil

Do you have more basil in your garden then you can possibly use? There are so many ways to use fresh basil and to preserve it too!

If your garden is abundant with basil, let's explore what to make with fresh basil with these 10 yummy fresh basil recipes.

As one of the easiest herbs to grow indoors, many newbie gardeners may find themselves landed with an abundance of pungent and peppery fresh basil leaves to use up. Availing of the flavor and healing

40 Easy Ways to Use Up Fresh Basil

Ask most people what their favorite herb is, and their response will often be basil. For many of us, this tender annual seems to epitomize the season. Basil tastes its absolute best when it’s enjoyed fresh, but thankfully you have a few creative options to preserve the vibrant flavor of this herb that’s so strongly associated with summertime.

Is your basil growing like crazy this summer? Too much basil is a good problem! Try one of these 25 ways to use fresh basil. It would be a shame to let all that herbal goodness go to waste, but I know it can feel a little overwhelming to stare down a heap of fresh basil and ask yourself what in the world you're going to do with so much basil. Good news: you can make your basil harvest last all year long by preserving it now! Just by growing a few basil plants, you should have plenty of fresh…

This homemade pesto tastes way better than storebought. Basil pesto is easy to make and so versatile as a sauce, dip, spread, and topping.

Make this quick and easy basil sauce for fresh eating or freeze it for winter use.

Add a touch of freshness to your family cooking with these 25 common ways to use basil, perfect for enhancing everyday family meals.

Not just for pesto and pasta, let’s talk about how to use fresh basil to make lime basil fizz, basil herb butter, basil vinegar, and more.