Glut of basil

[Retrograde]

It's time to pull the remaining basil plants out of the garden, and that's a lot of basil. I've already made lots of pesto and pistou: does anyone have another suggestion on how to use up a lot of this herb?

[wryter2000]

1. When I had too much

I put it in a blender with just enough olive oil to turn it into a paste. When I need some basil, like in marinara, I just put in a spoonful of the paste.

It freezes well, too.

[Lonestarblue]

2. Wash if needed and let dry. Stick it in the oven and let dry for a couple of weeks.

Or use a dehydrator if you have one. You can use dried basil in lots of dishes, and yours will be fresher than what’s in the grocery store.

[Kali]

3. I just freeze it whole

crumble handfuls when I need it for cooking.

[Retrograde]

4. Thanks!

I'll hang one branch in the garage to dry, and make an oil/basil past with the rest