Preserving basil

Preserving fresh basil in the refrigerator is simple with these basic ingredients you already have in your home.

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Jump to recipeWhen it comes to planting basil, I never seem to feel there’s enough. It’s so easy to grow and makes such a lovely addition to the garden, I just keep on planting. And, well ya’ know what happens then, right? Yep. I’m in basil abundance already. And there’s only so much pesto a […]

Basil Ready for Drying Recipes for Freezing and Drying No matter what I do, I can’t outsmart a basil plant. I’ve tried pinching bac...

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.

It can be done in 3 simple steps.

Make this quick and easy basil sauce for fresh eating or freeze it for winter use.

6 ingenious tips to preserve basil so it stays fresh for months

My Italian grandmother taught my mother ( her daughter-in law) to preserve sweet basil with salt and olive oil. Each summer my mother wo...

If you have an abundance of fresh herbs from your summer garden, don’t let them go to waste this fall! Simply check out these 22 Ways to Preserve Fresh Basil. You’ll have this bladder-friendly herb on hand all season long so you can whip up all of your favorite healthy fall recipes.