Skip the garnish or top with a sprig of fresh basil instead.
—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
Use them to flavor butter, biscuits, mashed potatoes, and dips, or snip the leaves and blooms to sprinkle over baked potatoes, salads, and pastas for a flavorful garnish.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 July 2025
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