Fresh basil ideas

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.

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

Lemon-Basil Spaghetti - refreshing, healthy and utterly delicious pasta dish made with lemon sauce, fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. This is a perfect as lunch or a quick dinner.

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!

A super easy strawberry lemonade recipe Italian style, with hints of fragrant fresh basil and vanilla.

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

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…

Chickpea and Tomato Salad with Fresh Basil is the easiest salad you will make this summer!

If you've been looking for the perfect nut-free pesto recipe, you have found the easiest 4 ingredient pesto recipe right here! Skip the nuts, not the flavor with this nut free pesto sauce. It is packed with flavor and full of garden fresh goodness. It’s perfect on pasta, pizza, poultry and veggies. Everyone in your family will love it! This basil pesto is quick and easy to make, especially in a pinch. #pesto #basil #recipe #easy #nutfree

It's so easy to make your own garlic herb butter and is such an effortless way to add flavor to your meals. 5 ingredinets and freezer friendly.

The tomato basil sauce in this creamy pasta recipe is absolutely irresistible! Fresh ingredients are key to making this pasta dish special. Ready in only 30 minutes!

Unlock the secret to preserving the fresh taste of basil all year round with these simple and effective freezing techniques. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook, these tips will help you maintain the vibrant flavor and aroma of basil, ensuring your dishes always have that garden-fresh touch. Say goodbye to wilted herbs and hello to a freezer stocked with perfectly preserved basil. Dive into these easy steps and enjoy the convenience of having basil at your fingertips whenever you…

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.

Tomato Basil Salad is the perfect summer side dish to serve at barbecues, cookouts, and picnics outdoors. This healthy recipe features juicy tomatoes and fresh basil, which provide tons of flavor. Quick and easy to prepare, or modify, refreshing Tomato Basil Salad is the versatile, simple side dish you’ve been searching for. | #tomatosalad #marinatedtomatoes #gardentomatoes #heirloomtomatoes, #sidedish #salad

Tomato, Cucumber and Basil Salad recipe from RecipeGirl.com #tomato #cucumber #basil #salad #recipe #RecipeGirl

When basil is abundant, enjoy it in these sweet or savory basil recipes. There are many different types of basil; here's how to make them shine in meals.

In less than a minute, turn fresh basil into this light basil sauce to top grilled meats, pastas, salads, sandwiches, and everything else!