Basil Italian Round the year and Lilies

and Lilies

Also used to flavour many sweets

Similar to artichoke hearts or white asparagus

the more tender they tend to be

while allowing the raw greens to stay fresh as a garnish

Basil Italian Round the year and LiliesAlso called Sweet Basil, it is an essential herb in Mediterranean cooking. Basil is used in tomato sauce, pesto, or vinegars, but it also can be sprinkled over salads and sliced tomatoes, either whole or chopped. Strong and aromatic when raw, its taste sweetens when cooked. Top whole basil leaves onto pizza, finish pasta with whole or thinly sliced leaves, blend it into sauces, puree it into soups, use it to garnish avocado toast or turn it into an