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!

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

If you have a lot of basil to use, here are some ideas for how to use it! From recipes to storage, don’t let that basil go to waste!

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.

When the temperatures cool down, it is time to harvest your basil. Here are several ways to preserve basil so you can use it all year long!

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

Jump to recipeWhen it comes to planting basil, I never seem to feel there’s enough. It’s so easy to grow and makes such a lovely addition to the garden, I just keep on planting. And, well ya’ know what happens then, right? Yep. I’m in basil abundance already. And there’s only so much pesto a […]

Fresh basil is my favorite herb to cook with. Peppery and sweet, basil is a member of the mint family. Check out these amazingly flavorful Fresh Basil Recipes and tips here on the blog. Fresh basil is aromatic with the scents of pepper, anise, and mint. Sweet tasting but savory too, it smells peppery with a hint of mint! So here I am in the middle of a kitchen remodel, sans oven, stovetop and kitchen sink or dishwasher. The crockpot's getting old, as is the electric griddle and microwave…

Basil Pesto is an easy to make addition to your pantry for healthy, quick meals all year round. Bursting with flavour, the pine nuts, basil and parmesan cheese are wonderful in pasta dishes, in soup or as a topping for appetizers. #basil pesto #homemade #healthy #recipe #easy

Basil is an incredibly versatile herb that has many health benefits. Not only is it a popular spice to use when cooking common dishes such as Pesto or Caprese salads, but it can be used in drinks such as lemonade. Basil tea, however, is one of the best (and refreshing) ways to enjoy the health benefits of this herb.

Growing fresh basil in your garden or in pots? Here are our top basil recipes for using that peppery herb that puts any dish over the top! #basil #recipes #healthy #ideas #dinner #herbs

The 7 health benefits of common basil. Sweet basil can be used medicinally in many ways and has been throught time! Basil is an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial herb that is easy to use...here's how.

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!

Basil is not just for pesto. It's a versatile herb that can add flavor and freshness to any dish. In this post, you'll find 22 recipes that use basil in creative and delicious ways. Whether you're looking for a cozy soup, a cheesy pasta, a crispy pizza, or a creamy ice cream, you'll find it here. Plus, these recipes are easy and fun to make. Don't miss these amazing basil recipes!

Fresh Basil out of the Garden is the best and here are 55 of our favorite and best ways and recipes to use that sweet basil. Now is the season for fresh basil and let’s make the most of this…

Basil is the ultimate herb: a little sweet, a little savory, totally vibrant, and the easiest to grow at home, regardless of whether you have a big space or not. Save these ideas!

This lemon basil pasta is a restaurant-quality dish that can be ready in half an hour. It’s my favorite to make for meal preps & can be enjoyed hot or cold.

I look forward to growing basil every year in my garden. Check out these 6 delicious recipes to make the most of your summer's basil bounty.

Learn how to make basil oil with the bounty of basil overflowing from your garden this summer. Basil is an incredibly healthy herb, learn more here!