Basil is a common spice in tomato-based sauces, juices, and pesto. It combines well with Oregano in pizza sauce and with other spices, especially lemon, garlic, and thyme.
Try basil with fish, poultry, beans, pasta, rice, eggs, and vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant, potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, and spinach.
Use it in soups, stews, vinegars, and salad dressings (or sprinkle directly on salads).
Place fresh basil leaves over sliced fresh or buffalo mozzarella and drizzle with olive oil for a quick, light salad.