aside from its deliciousness, "Pesto is a nutritionally dense condiment; basil is a great source of flavonoids... vitamin K, and a very good source of iron, calcium and vitamin A." yay!
Make your own "herbes de provence" spice mix at home from freshly dried rosemary, thyme, savory, basil, marjoram and lavendar. You'll be amazed by the color and taste.
Ravioli of fresh carrot pasta with a crab filling served with a pepperoncino arrabiatta sauce with cream, basil oil and crab roe - complexity with simplicity and layers and layers of flavor!
Sauce vierge, a traditional uncooked French sauce, combines tomato, basil, garlic, shallots, capers and Dijon mustard to liven up steaks, fish and more.