My basil is growing like bad weeds out there, and I need to do something with it very soon.  I checked the archives, there are 1099 recipes with fresh basil posted!  Which to use????  I think tonight I’m going to try this one of Marian’s with our fish.  What are your favorite fresh basil recipes?

Butter Basil

posted by Marian C Brown 12-28-98 7:42 PM

Basil Butter

1-1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
3/4 pound butter (no subsitutes), softened
1-1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1-1/2 tsp. white pepper

In a food processor, chop basil. Add butter, lemon juice and pepper; blend until smooth.

May be used immediately or drop by half-tablespoons onto a cookie sheet; freeze. Remove from cookie sheet and store in freezer container or bag.

Use to flavour chicken, fish, vegetables or bread. Makes about 4 dozen balls.

From Reiman Publications