 |
![]("/food/images/spacers/spacer.gif"){kind=spacer}
|
| Home > Cooking > Cooking Guides |
|
 |
|
|
Most people are accustomed to using fresh basil in their favorite Italian dishes, but this licorice-like herb is equally at home in a Thai coconut curry or a Provencal pistou. Dried basil tastes completely different from fresh, so if you want to add a shot of basil flavor try blending basil with olive oil and storing cubes in the freezer. Click here for the full definition in our encyclopedia. |
|
| Recipes to try: |
|
 |
Fresh Mozzarella with Red and Yellow Tomatoes and Basil Vinaigrette |
|
Pan-Seared Diver's Scallops with Roasted Red Pepper Paint and Basil Oil |
|
Basil Ice Cream |
|
Frozen Strawberry Lemon-Basil Mousse |
|
Back to Herb & Spice Guide>> |
|
|
|