Definition: Basil is a tender annual that has a strong, spicy flavor.
Chopped fresh basil leaves are added to vegetables, salad dressings, eggs, and breads. The herb also tastes good added to homemade tomato sauce and steamed with rice. Basil compliments garlic and can be combined to make a delicious loaf of bread.
Basil leaves can also be dried and stored in jars for winter use. When baking with dried basil, use half of what you would use of the fresh basil. For example, if a recipe calls for a tablespoon of freshly chopped basil, use only a half tablespoon of crushed dried basil for the same recipe.
Chopped fresh basil leaves are added to vegetables, salad dressings, eggs, and breads. The herb also tastes good added to homemade tomato sauce and steamed with rice. Basil compliments garlic and can be combined to make a delicious loaf of bread.
Basil leaves can also be dried and stored in jars for winter use. When baking with dried basil, use half of what you would use of the fresh basil. For example, if a recipe calls for a tablespoon of freshly chopped basil, use only a half tablespoon of crushed dried basil for the same recipe.
Pronunciation: bah-zle, rhymes with dazzle
Also Known As: Common Basil, Garden Basil, Sweet Basil
