Storage
If bunches with stems, keep the basil in a jar/cup of water on the counter for several days. Or only if the leaves are dry keep them in fridge in a bag.
Cooking Tips
Basil tastes the best as an uncooked garnish. Uses include as pesto, straight on tomatoes and mozzarella as a side dish, adding basil to Thai flavored stir-fries, in stews or tea.
Recipes
Broccoli basil cream soup
Basil vegetable strata
Cucumber basil salad
Spicy Thai marinade with basil and cilantro