What to make with basil

If you're wondering what to do with basil from the garden after you harvest it, here are two great ideas. These are some of our favorite things to do with basil that are super easy to do, to make it last much longer.

This Creamy Parmesan Basil Chicken Recipe is a quick chicken breast recipe that tastes like it came from a restaurant! This one pan chicken dish is easy to make for a weeknight dinner, and is full of so much flavor!

If your garden is abundant with basil, let's explore what to make with fresh basil with these 10 yummy fresh basil recipes.

This homemade pesto tastes way better than storebought. Basil pesto is easy to make and so versatile as a sauce, dip, spread, and topping.

Do you have more basil in your garden then you can possibly use? There are so many ways to use fresh basil and to preserve it too!

This lemon basil pasta salad is bright, herby and tossed with wholesome veggies. A tasty and lighter take on traditional pasta salads.

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!

This recipe for summer gnocchi with basil brown butter is a skillet of goodness! Pillowy gnocchi with sauteed zucchini, corn and cherry tomatoes gets drizzled with a garlicky basil and brown butter sauce. A quick and easy vegetarian dinner to throw together after a trip to the farmer’s market!

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

Wondering what to do with fresh basil? Find 15 of our favorite recipes with fresh basil to use up as much or as little basil you have left over.