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Ways to Use Surplus Basil

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[Editor's Note: Too much basil is an awfully good problem to have, but it can indeed still be a bit of a challenge. How to use it up before it goes bad or the nights turn chilly again? Pamela of My Man's Belly has some terrific ideas to share. --Genie]

What to do with all this basil? Fresh Basil Recipes

I’ve got dill, tarragon, spearmint, peppermint, lemon thyme, oregano, epazote, parsley, shiso, chives and basil…lots of basil. In fact, I’ve got regular basil, Thai basil and lemon basil. Basil is the one herb I just can’t decide on which type to get, they’re all so good and I use them in everything. So now, that it’s the middle of summer, I’ve got a bit of problem: I’ve got too much damn basil! What the hell am I gonna do with all of this basil? A person can only eat so much pesto—right?

Basil Anchovy Sauce

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Stephanie Anderson
Stephanie Anderson

Make pesto and freeze it! Yumbo as my kids say !!!!

Shelley Stanton
Shelley Stanton

Very good in pasta sauces.

The Adirondack Chick
The Adirondack Chick

I just made lemon vegan pesto and used it in a bunch of dishes. http://www.theadirondackchick.com/2011/08/lemon-ba...

Val Vucich Curtis
Val Vucich Curtis

Pesto...lots of coarse chopped pesto with pecans.

French Country Cottage
French Country Cottage

Tomato & basil french bread~ with olive oil, balsamic vinegar & parmeson! DELISH!! :)

Michele Morris Cohen
Michele Morris Cohen

Vanilla-Basil-Lemon cake with bkueberry sauce :)

Kid Friendly Indy
Kid Friendly Indy

make lots of pesto. freeze in ice cube trays.

Courtney Rose Calkins
Courtney Rose Calkins

Pesto, Caprese, bath-salts, tomato sauce, strawberry basil salad with balsamic....