A culinary herb mainly used in Italian dishes, Basil has an aromatic flavour that is and strong and sweet. The major ingredient in pesto sauce, it is commonly used fresh in cooking recipes.
It is best to add them to a dish at the last moment as heat quickly destroys the flavour. Keep them fresh by storing in plastic bag in the refrigerator, or freeze them!
Barry’s tips: It can be added to a multitude of Italian dishes such as pasta and sauces, also be added to soups, chocolates, and of course dips and dressings such as pesto. Add them to ice creams too!
