One of the stars of summer surely is the well-loved herb – basil. But did you know how many ways this fragrant little plant could be incorporated into cooking, healing and pleasure?
Starting in May then continuing on until October the possibilities for allowing Basil to grace both table, home, and garden are endless. Here are some of our favorites:
Basil Lunch Medley
Tomato Tarts with Basil Pesto
Corn, Orzo, and Basil Salad
Peach, Watermelon and Tomato Salad With Mint and Basil
Italian Bread with Basil Butter
Basil Lime Shortbread
Citrus Basil Punch
Linda
Dallas Garden Buzz would like to know if you would like some of these recipes!
DALLAS GARDEN BUZZ 
yes, I would love the Basil recipes.
Margaret LaRocca
Margaret,
My favorite was the basil butter to keep in the frig at all times, and the tomato tarts, and well, really all the recipes from that day.
Will provide all!!
Yes, I would love the shortbread and orzo recipe!!!
Elizabeth, we will have the basil, lime shortbread recipe for you tomorrow. Wish we could send a bite of these cookies to you! The basil, corn, orzo salad is pure summer in a spoon!
Ann
I love basil butter melting on top of minestrone soup or steak or French bread. The entire menu looks and sounds amazing. Would like the basil shortbread and tomato tart recipes. Thanks for liking my Pickled Habanero Chilies.
JoAnn, It sounds like we think alike. Look under Garden Recipes at the top of our page and click on it.
There you will find all our recipes. Tomorrow we will have a cute article on Eggplant and Habaneros!
Ann