Basil...Basil and More Basil!

Every year I must plant Basil in my garden. I don't do a big garden; I actually use a old baby pool to grow what we need. We do a couple verities of Tomatoes, Peppers, Cucumbers and of course Basil.

So each year I end up with lots of basil to harvest. I love Bail, it is great in salads, sauces, soups and I like making my Basil Olive Oil. This lasts me through the winter and then some. Once you make it, just store it in the refrigerator. When you need it, scoop some out onto a plate and let it come to room temperature. It's great for sauces and dipping Italian bread. Just add a little cracked pepper and salt and you'll fall in love! 

Basil Olive Oil

You'll need Basil, Salt, Olive Oil and a glass jar; I use a mason jar. 

Harvest your Basil; or you can buy a bunch at your grocery store. Clean it and lay it out to dry.  

Add a little bit of Salt on the bottom of the jar then add some Basil and Olive oil. Repeat this until the jar is almost full. Then just store it in the refrigerator. Voila...excellent favor source for your salads, soups and sauces!

Corn, Basil and Cucumber Salad

Another  use we do in my house is this corn, Basil and Cucumber salad. It is one of our favorites and it is so simple to make!

3 ears of corn shucked from the cob

1 cucumber sliced and quartered

Fresh Basil...the more the merrier!

Onion (I've used red and yellow onions)

Salt

Pepper

2 TB of Mayonnaise

Mix all ingredients together and enjoy.