Basil

The queen of summer herbs, basil's sweet aroma adds a fragrant treat to every dish it touches. When the basil plants are in full production or the prices for giant bunches at the market are too low to resist, here are some easy recipes to help consume the bounty.

Caprese Salad
Caprese salad is a delicious tomato basil salad and couldn't be easier to make.

Corn, Tomato & Basil Salad
This salad is wonderful with pretty much any grilled meal, or as part of a no-cook summer dinner.

Cauliflower With Pesto
Steamed cauliflower gets a kick with a few spoonfuls of pesto.

Freezing Basil
Freezing basil is easy - and there are a few ways to do it!

How to Freeze Pesto
Freezing pesto is easy.

Pesto
Basil, garlic, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, olive oil, salt, lemon juice. It's just that simple. Get amounts and techniques for the best, greenest pesto ever.

Summer Vegetable Pesto Soup
Fresh summer vegetables, including green beans, in a light broth with a dollop of pesto on top (known is France as soupe au pistou) makes a quick, light summer supper.

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