What to cook with basil

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!

I love fresh herbs from my garden but by the end of the summer my garden has started to go crazy. I'm wondering what to do with fresh basil right now.

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.

Fresh Basil Caprese Salad is my favorite easy recipe because it is so simple and you can really taste the robust flavor of the basil.

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

A simple and quick garlic and basil pasta recipe with plenty of flavour. It's cheap, easy, veggie-friendly and perfect for when you need an easy weeknight dinner and don't want to turn the oven on! Plus, it's single-serving so you don't have to worry about leftovers.

This Lemon Basil Orzo with Chicken is quick, easy, and absolutely scrumptious. It's the ultimate spring-summer dinner; light yet incredibly tasty. It's an instant hit you can count on.

This Creamy Basil Chicken is a flavorful, quick weeknight dinner that is prepared in one pan and ready in under 30 minutes!

One Pan Lemon Basil Chicken with Spinach – Ready in 20 minutes! Fresh, flavorful, and healthy. Serve with rice for an easy weeknight meal. Recipe at wellplated.com | #onepan #skillmeal #chicken #healthyrecipe via @wellplated

Basil, the ultimate herb of summer, is the star in this collection of 35+ recipes, with a dish for every occasion and mood!