maxine in ri wrote:
> Ken wrote:
>
> > So put your basil into a soup or stew. Since it's summer, many people
> > like cold soups like gazpacho which would fit your basil just fine.
> >
> > HTH,
> >
> > Ken
>
> Basil in gazpacho? That sounds good. thanks
> maxine in ri

Maxine,

You're welcome.

Basil is much more flexible than people think. It's great used as a
green in salads. Use as much as you would with a bitter green. Or put
it on any cold side salad, pasta or potato or whatever. It's mild
enough to use with chicken, but strong enough to do okay with beef.

Anyway, to continue the soup theme. I often make a small side salad of
fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, avocadoes, basil, salt, and pepper. So the
basil would also go well in a chilled cucumber soup. Just don't use
too much so you don't overpower the cucumbers.

HTH some mo',

Ken