Basil has a flavor sweet and pungent and pungent and sweet—so unique it is sometimes described as “basil-y.” Basil is the quintessential herb for seasoning tomatoes. It goes well with pasta, salads, eggs, cheeses, vegetables, fish, seafood, fowl, and pork, but unlike many other herbs it does not go well with vinegar or other herbs. Basil blends perfectly with olive oil and lemon, but is so volatile that is always best added at the end of cooking—not during. Basil ground with ex
