BASIL, also called sweet basil, is a member of the mint family. Basil blends well with tomatoes and is essential in most tomato-sauced Italian dishes. Basil is extremely aromatic with the scent of pepper, anise, and mint. Tastes sweet but savory.
| Usage | Used for Italian Cuisine such as in Pasta Sauces, Pizza and is the main ingredient of Pesto. Used also in stews, braised dishes, Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. |
| Tips and Techniques | Substitute 1 teaspoon dried Basil for 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil. |
