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.

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.

Making basil oil is so simple and the end result is so amazing, trust me you’ll want to drizzle it all over your chicken, fish, tomatoes, vegetables or just eat it with some crusty bread!

Basil Garlic Aioli sauce recipe made from scratch is quick and easy to make. The result is a flavorful dip or spread that packs a real raw garlic punch.

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!

Pesto butter is so easy to make, and is especially good when made with fresh homemade pesto! Use it on steak, chicken, toast, or as an appetizer.

This nut free pesto sauce is packed with flavor and full of garden fresh goodness. It's perfect on pasta, pizza, poultry and veggies.

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 homemade lemon basil butter is delicious served a top almost anything for extra flavor!