Cooking with basil leaves

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.

16 Cooking With Basil Recipes ideas to create. How to cook grilled zucchini and basil pesto and other meals using basil herb as toppings.

These 19 recipes using pasta are ones you won't want to miss if you are a pesto lover. You can use your pesto in so many recipes!

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.

This easy step by step tutorial shows you how to dry basil in the oven. This simple method allows you to have basil all year long!

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.

Pesto is a great way to add flavor to a meal. Traditional pesto is made with fresh basil but there are so many substitutes for basil to try.

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!

Basil aioli is made with fresh basil, garlic, and lemon juice - bright, flavorful, and perfect for summer! Perfect for grilled chicken!