Basil leaves
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6 · The best way to use up a boatload of fresh basil? Pesto, of course! Here's our best basil pesto recipe, made the classic Italian way.
Ingredients
Produce
- • 2 cups Basil, loosely packed fresh
- • 2 Garlic cloves, medium
Condiments
- • 1 tbsp Lemon juice, fresh
Baking & Spices
- • 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
Oils & Vinegars
- • 1/2 cup Olive oil
Nuts & Seeds
- • 1/2 cup Pine nuts, raw unsalted
Dairy
- • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

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Basil is one of my favorites for cooking and health. So let's discover its amazing history and its balancing health benefits togeth...
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Learn about when to harvest basil and get tips for enjoying this herb as long as possible.

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New York City isn’t exactly the ideal place for planting a vegetable garden. Or, at least the kind of vegetable garden I’d love to have. Herb gardens on the other hand are totally doable for city dwellers, and something I’ve had great success with over the years. This year, in particular, I’ve watched my small basil plant flourish and grow like wildfire.

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Harvesting basil, how to pick basil leaves, using it in recipes. Here's the technique to use for picking basil all season long.
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