Basil is a summer workhorse. It grows like a weed in windowsill gardens, smells like a dream, looks as good as it smells, and tastes even better. We put it in, on, and with just about everything, from Caprese salad (and all of its variants) and pesto to ice cream. Eat it sweet or savory, eat it hot or cold—whatever you do, grab a bunch from the grocery store or market (or your herb garden) and eat it!
Here are 9 ways to include basil in each and every one of your summer meals:
Start with a cocktail:
Basil-Vodka Gimlet by Oui, Chef
Make a dressing, infuse an oil, or blend into a sauce:
Roasted Tomato, Whipped Buratta, and Basil Oil Soup by inpatskitchen
Grilled Corn with Basil Butter by lisina
Amanda Cohen's Secret Weapon Stir-Fry Sauce (for Vegetable Fried Rice & More) by Genius Recipes
Basil Buttermilk Ranch Dressing by Tara O'Brady
Snip, layer, and chop it into sandwiches and stews:
Pan Bagnat: Le French Tuna Salad Sandwich by Waverly
Sun-Dried Tomato, Basil, and White Bean Burgers by Kendra Vaculin
Alice Waters' Ratatouille by Genius Recipes
Bring out basil's sweet side:
Lemon Basil Sherbet by Sandy Smith
Photos by James Ransom, Bobbi Lin, Food52, Tara O'Brady, Karen Mordechai
What are your favorite ways to use basil? Share with us in the comments!
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