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Cooking & Baking

Retrograde

(10,646 posts) Sat Nov 2, 2024, 02:03 PM Nov 2

Glut of basil [View all]

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?

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Glut of basil [View all] Retrograde Nov 2 OP

When I had too much wryter2000 Nov 2 #1

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

I just freeze it whole Kali Nov 2 #3

Thanks! Retrograde Nov 3 #4

I never thought I'd read the words "glut" and "basil" in the same sentence. BobTheSubgenius Tuesday #5

GREAT! I'll say delete 'Sub' from your handle!!! elleng Tuesday #6

Why, thank you! BobTheSubgenius Yesterday #8

LOLOL!!! elleng Yesterday #9

Got mine hanging in the basement La Coliniere Tuesday #7