Herbs & Spices

Basil

An aromatic herb essential to Italian and Thai cooking. Sweet basil has a peppery, slightly anise-like flavor, while Thai basil offers a more robust, licorice-like taste.

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💡 How to Use Basil

Add fresh basil at the end of cooking to preserve flavor and color. Tear leaves rather than cutting to prevent bruising. Use in pesto, Caprese salad, pasta sauces, and Thai curries. Store fresh basil at room temperature, not in the fridge.