Basil has been used for thousands of years and is found in traditional dishes like Italian Pesto. The taste is sweet but savory, and just like the smell, it is peppery yet ever so slightly minty.Recipe: Check out this recipe for Grilled Swordfish with Lemon, Mint and Basil and Dragon Tongue Beans with Garlic!

Give the stems a fresh trim and place the basil stems in about an inch of water in a glass/cup on your counter. Keep out of direct sunlight and the basil will keep for up to a week.