How to Use basil in a Sentence

basil

noun

• Snip off the top four to six inches of the basil stem, keeping the leaves on.
  — Washington Post, 31 Jan. 2024
• The soup is topped with cilantro, bean sprouts, chopped green onions and Thai basil leaves.
  — Dallas News, 27 Jan. 2023
• The basil is pureed with olive oil and ice cubes (to preserve the color).
  — Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2023
• Fill with crushed ice and garnish with a slapped basil leaf.
  — The Courier-Journal, 24 Jan. 2023
• Lemon Basil Room Spray Freshen up rooms with the clean scent of lemon and basil.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2023
• Taste for seasoning, add the basil leaves, and remove from the heat.
  — Jennifer McClellan, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2022
• Keep pruning the leaves for your cooking and basil will last until the first frost.
  — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2024
• Who doesn’t love a handful of fresh basil on top of their pasta?
  — Ryan Conner, Dallas News, 26 Jan. 2023
• For basil, start the seeds indoors up to April 1 and then take them outdoors after the last frost.
  — Ryan Conner, Dallas News, 26 Jan. 2023
• Stir then float in the strawberries (sliced), orange (sliced in rounds) and basil leaves.
  — Jillian Dara, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
• Transfer the chicken and tomatoes to serving plates, top with the fresh basil, and serve with a side of grains.
  — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2023
• This basil lemon drop drink is a boozy twist on homemade lemonade.
  — Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
• Remove from heat, add basil, a dash of white pepper and toss to combine.
  — cleveland, 21 Aug. 2023
• Sprinkle with small fresh basil leaves, if desired, and serve.
  — Sandra A. Gutierrez, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2023
• As for the pho, each choice comes with bean sprouts, basil, jalapenos and lime on the side, plus green onions, yellow onions and cilantro garnish.
  — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2024
• Eton mess, made with wild strawberries and basil syrup.
  — Aimee Farrell, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2023
• Treat yourself to cocktails like a fresh basil gimlet or a John Daly.
  — Michelle Gross, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2023
• Good starter herbs include chives, basil, oregano, parsley, and thyme.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 13 May 2023
• The scent is a blend of wild mint, eucalyptus, basil, and Thai ginger.
  — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 19 Dec. 2023
• Herbs can go in there as well, but some herbs, like basil, will be much happier in a vase on your counter.
  — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 21 Aug. 2023
• And most of our tasters agreed, giving high marks for its detectable notes of basil and garlic.
  — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2023
• Serve the soup in shallow bowls, topped with a large dollop of the ricotta mixture and a few torn basil leaves.
  — Christina Morales, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
• Step 3Stir in pasta and peas, chicken, Parmesan, and basil.
  — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 27 Feb. 2023
• Diners can add ingredients such as basil, sprouts, cilantro, limes, jalapeño and sauces to the bowl.
  — Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2023
• If using delicate herbs, such as basil, dill, cilantro, or parsley, add them add the end with the oregano.
  — Danielle Centoni, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Mar. 2023
• Shift's Grapefruit & Basil Refresher is grapefruit, a dash of lemon and lots of basil.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 18 Jan. 2023
• Add cheese, basil, garlic and chile paste; process until mixture forms a coarse paste.
  — People Staff, Peoplemag, 26 Jan. 2023
• Snap peas and fresh basil flavor an easy white sauce in this tasty, 20-minute weeknight dinner treat.
  — Erin Cavoto, Country Living, 23 Apr. 2023
• Flavored with strawberries, lemon juice, and a hint of basil, this combo does just that.
  — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2023
• Go for garlic, chives, chili peppers or herbs like rosemary, basil, thyme and oregano.
  — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 1 Apr. 2023

Last Updated: 7 May 2024