tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3196686888983908972.post3954097117779835335..comments2024-03-09T07:37:04.357-05:00Comments on Yankee Kitchen Ninja: Farewell, basil -- hello, pesto, or, summer recycling: a recipeKitchen Ninjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03978003037474284948noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3196686888983908972.post-64464948853639553872011-05-14T18:21:30.132-04:002011-05-14T18:21:30.132-04:00Kim -- no real instructions necessary. I usually f...Kim -- no real instructions necessary. I usually freeze in small batches (about half a cup -- I love those little half-size canning jars, as shown in the photo b/c they are cute and freezer-safe!), because I only use a little at a time. I put a piece of plastic wrap over the surface to prevent it from getting brown, but that's it. Some people have cautioned against freezing it with the cheese already incorporated but I do it all the time with no issues.<br /><br />ENJOY!Kitchen Ninjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03978003037474284948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3196686888983908972.post-2753445212843817592011-05-14T11:43:16.190-04:002011-05-14T11:43:16.190-04:00Do you have instructions for how to freeze this? L...Do you have instructions for how to freeze this? Like, what kind of container to use, etc. We already have a ton of basil, and it's only May!kimberly changnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3196686888983908972.post-21203013519108995712010-11-01T20:49:48.009-04:002010-11-01T20:49:48.009-04:00I actually store in in the freezer too- just put a...I actually store in in the freezer too- just put a tablespoon-ish size blob on a piece of plastic wrap and roll it up. A nice serving size, but a hard little nugget to deal with. When you want to use it just microwave on medium-low for about 30 seconds- 1 minute- enough to soften it up to unwrap. Thanks for the recipe Jules!Robyn Scottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3196686888983908972.post-89201246508876537892010-10-15T12:59:58.302-04:002010-10-15T12:59:58.302-04:00oooo, that's awesome news. If I have a little...oooo, that's awesome news. If I have a little plant surely I won't get overwhelmed, then I can move it outdoors next summer.Achmednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3196686888983908972.post-91510396012455727242010-10-14T15:05:14.439-04:002010-10-14T15:05:14.439-04:00Yep, you can grow it year-round inside!Yep, you can grow it year-round inside!Kitchen Ninjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03978003037474284948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3196686888983908972.post-24175394064422914572010-10-14T14:15:34.601-04:002010-10-14T14:15:34.601-04:00that sounds great; I've grown basil in the pas...that sounds great; I've grown basil in the past but never manage to use even a tiny bit of it while it's fresh. I'll have to give it a shot again next year and whip up some of this. <br /><br />Assuming I remember when next year actually rolls around. Can you grow basil inside?Achmednoreply@blogger.com