What to do with extra basil

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!

Ask most people what their favorite herb is, and their response will often be basil. For many of us, this tender annual seems to epitomize the season. Basil tastes its absolute best when it’s enjoyed fresh, but thankfully you have a few creative options to preserve the vibrant flavor of this herb that’s so strongly associated with summertime.

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!

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

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.

Nothing smells like summer quite as much as this fragrant herb. Our best fresh basil recipes are the perfect way to level up your meals.

The green sauce recipes (pesto, chimichurri, green goddess) you need for easy, healthy meals, because it's all in the sauce, the green sauce!

Got fresh basil? Here are the best basil recipes for using that bright green peppery herb, from pesto to drinks to pizza.

How to Make Basil Salt. This incredibly delicious and versatile Basil Salt recipe adds favor + texture to salads, soups, fresh fruit + more.

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!