Basil, before we dry it, let's use it fresh. Life is busy during the fall, so if there's no time to prepare dinner, just make a sandwich. Prepare all ingredients prior to assembling the sandwiches.

Basil is one of the most classic summer flavors. It’s fresh, herby and pairs well with other seasonal produce like tomato, zucchini and strawberries. If you’ve found yourself with a happy basil plant ...

Preheat broiler (a toaster oven may be used instead of broiler), placing the oven rack as close to the broiler as possible. Place the baguette slices on a cookie sheet and broil till golden brown.

Fresh basil pesto comes together in minutes with simple ingredients like basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, and olive oil. It’s a ...

We didn’t have sherry in the house so I used chardonnay, but otherwise this recipe called for stuff already at hand, including fresh basil thanks to the herb garden we plant each year (a great ...

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