Basil in olive oil

Jump to recipeWhen it comes to planting basil, I never seem to feel there’s enough. It’s so easy to grow and makes such a lovely addition to the garden, I just keep on planting. And, well ya’ know what happens then, right? Yep. I’m in basil abundance already. And there’s only so much pesto a […]

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Preserving fresh basil in the refrigerator is simple with these basic ingredients you already have in your home.

You'll find a multitude of uses for Basil Oil! Made with the simplest of ingredients; fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, lemon, salt, and pepper, in just a few minutes, you'll have a flavorful condiment to elevate dishes you are already making. Vegan, nut-free, gluten-free.

Learn how to make basil oil with the bounty of basil overflowing from your garden this summer. Basil is an incredibly healthy herb, learn more here!

Basil-infused olive oil reminds me of Francesca's, one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. Francesca's was the place to go for special occasions -- it was where D and I had our first official one-on-one date and where we ate the night we got engaged. Given its nearby neighborhood location (we frequented the Bryn Mawr outpost), it was also where we went to celebrate events or accomplishments with friends and family --- including three successful completions of the Chicago Marathon (I'm all…

You can garnish your dishes all season long using basil with our simple methods of how to preserve basil. Try them out today!

My Italian grandmother taught my mother ( her daughter-in law) to preserve sweet basil with salt and olive oil. Each summer my mother wo...

With just 2 ingredients and 15 minutes of work, you can learn how to make basil oil at home quickly and on the cheap!

From freezing to infusing, find out how to safely preserve your garden-fresh basil so you can enjoy it all year long.

Keep your basil fresh and flavorful with our guide on how to freeze basil in olive oil. A convenient and easy method to store your herbs.

Lemon Herb Dressing is an excellent way to make use of your fresh garden herbs! This quick vinaigrette uses fresh squeezed lemon, garlic, and olive oil with lots of basil, parsley, chives, thyme, oregano or rosemary, really any combination of herbs you have! Add vibrant flavor to all your summer salads, shaken up in a jar in just 10 minutes!

Make this quick and easy basil sauce for fresh eating or freeze it for winter use.

Did you plant basil this year? I love it. It’s so fun to just snip a bit off and instantly add flavor to your dish. But the basil grows so fast and there’s no w…

Homemade fresh basil oil is easy to make, effortless, cost-saving, and a fantastic way to use up all the extra basil. Plenty of uses for this basil infused olive oil and they make delicious edible gifts too!

Made with fresh ingredients, this Homemade Pesto Sauce is ready in just 5 minutes! Perfect for pasta, pizza, sandwiches and more.

A site for thinking outside the box (of herbs). Redheaded Herbalist is a depository for self experimentation and new ideas. Come learn with me ♥

Make your own flavorful and nut-free pesto sauce with this easy recipe. Just basil, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, olive oil, salt, and garlic.

This summer, use fresh garden basil and blossoms to make basil butter! This garlic herb compound butter is easy to make and can be frozen for later.

Basil pesto is a delicious Italian spread/sauce made out of fresh basil, olive oil, garlic, nuts, and parmesan cheese. This recipe is a great way to use up basil if you have an abundance in the garden like I do. I’m also going to share how I freeze pesto in small portions, so I can use it through the winter when fresh basil is just a summer memory.