Basil olive oil

I am all about spending time on the weekends working on projects in the kitchen. And something I’ve loved lately is making my

Homemade fresh basil oil is easy to make, effortless, cost-saving, and a fantastic way to use up all the extra basil. Plenty of uses for this basil infused olive oil and they make delicious edible gifts too!

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Learn how to make basil oil with the bounty of basil overflowing from your garden this summer. Basil is an incredibly healthy herb, learn more here!

Basil-infused olive oil reminds me of Francesca's, one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. Francesca's was the place to go for special occasions -- it was where D and I had our first official one-on-one date and where we ate the night we got engaged. Given its nearby neighborhood location (we frequented the Bryn Mawr outpost), it was also where we went to celebrate events or accomplishments with friends and family --- including three successful completions of the Chicago Marathon (I'm all…

Jump to recipeWhen it comes to planting basil, I never seem to feel there’s enough. It’s so easy to grow and makes such a lovely addition to the garden, I just keep on planting. And, well ya’ know what happens then, right? Yep. I’m in basil abundance already. And there’s only so much pesto a […]

This delicious oil will add a gourmet touch to appetizers, grilled chicken, pork, steaks and seafood. It's wonderful drizzled over veggies and makes fantastic appetizers!

Preserving fresh basil in the refrigerator is simple with these basic ingredients you already have in your home.

Infused olive oil is the perfect way to add a burst of flavor to any dish! Try all 5: Italian, tomato basil, garlic, lemon thyme, and chili.

Basil pesto is a delicious Italian spread/sauce made out of fresh basil, olive oil, garlic, nuts, and parmesan cheese. This recipe is a great way to use up basil if you have an abundance in the garden like I do. I’m also going to share how I freeze pesto in small portions, so I can use it through the winter when fresh basil is just a summer memory.