Uses for 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!

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

Too much basil? Learn how to make pesto, freeze, dry, and use it in creative recipes. Discover simple ways to enjoy and preserve your basil harvest all year long!

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

Basil, the ultimate herb of summer, is the star in this collection of 35+ recipes, with a dish for every occasion and mood!

Medicinal uses for sweet basil. Basil is an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial herb that is easy to use and gives amazing health benefits! Fresh and dried basil uses.

Basil Pesto is simple enough to make but the BEST Basil Pesto recipe has a few tricks that make it absolutely outstanding. So easy and quick.

You'll want to use this incredible basil aioli on everything! It's quick and easy to make, featuring this fresh and peppery green herb. Variation: try Pesto Aioli!

Learn how to make a simple herb-infused salt with fresh basil leaves. This is a handy way to preserve basil from your garden once you've already made plenty of pesto for freezing. Use this herb-flavored salt to season & finish foods that naturally pair well with basil or mix it into DIY personal care products like salt scrubs & bath soaks! It also makes an excellent homemade gift for the foodies in your life.

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