Ideas for fresh 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 you've ever wondered how to store fresh basil, this guide is just what you need. Storing basil well will help it retain freshness for longer and lock in the fresh peppery flavor of this aromatic herb.

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

Want to preserve your fresh basil to use it all year long? This tutorial will walk you through how to freeze basil leaves (alone or packed in oil).

Wondering what to do with fresh basil? Find 15 of our favorite recipes with fresh basil to use up as much or as little basil you have left over.

Got more fresh basil than you know what do with, other than pesto sauce? Well, if you're looking for fresh basil recipes and other things to do with fresh basil, then check out these 31 ideas.

These 15 Fresh Summer Herb Recipes create bright, refreshing recipes that range from sweet to savory flavors! With lots of basil, thyme, rosemary, mint, and more, you can create so many new recipes. There's everything from fresh sauces to salad dressings and even cookies. Make these recipes and enjoy them all summer long!

This nut free pesto sauce is packed with flavor and full of garden fresh goodness. It's perfect on pasta, pizza, poultry and veggies.

Fresh Basil Caprese Salad is my favorite easy recipe because it is so simple and you can really taste the robust flavor of the basil.

This summer, use fresh garden basil and blossoms to make basil butter! This garlic herb compound butter is easy to make and can be frozen for later.