A nutritionist shares how to dry basil using three easy options—plus how to prep your herbs first for best results. Still, despite its culinary prowess, having fresh basil on hand at all times isn’t ...

Preheat broiler (a toaster oven may be used instead of broiler), placing the oven rack as close to the broiler as possible. Place the baguette slices on a cookie sheet and broil till golden brown.

— Dry leaves. Wash and dry leaves well. Arrange them on a baking sheet and place in the oven on its lowest setting. My home oven’s lowest temperature is 170 degrees. Bake until thoroughly dry so you ...

Yes, but it just needs a little help. Basil is a particularly delicate herb because it hates the cold and darkens when cut. Keep in mind any fresh herbs that you freeze will not be entirely the same ...

A: Yes, you can freeze fresh basil leaves, but they just need a little help. Basil is a particularly delicate herb because it hates the cold and darkens when cut. Keep in mind any fresh herbs that you ...

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QUESTION: I have an abundance of fresh basil this year. Is it possible to freeze fresh basil? —Peggy Moon, Sterling Heights ANSWER: Yes, you can freeze fresh basil leaves, but they just need a little ...