Try not to - it is worth using Thai basil even if it is not always ... Bai Maenglak (also known as lemon basil) has a mild ...

This cake is perfect for spring and summer afternoon tea, offering a blend of sweetness with a refreshing note and a hint of ...

Make the lemon-basil syrup: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine water, sugar and salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat, stir in basil and steep ...

Using your fingers, mix the sugar with the lemon zest in a large bowl until the ... Then add the vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla, and basil. Whisk until well-blended. Carefully fold in the dry ...

Add the chopped basil, lemon zest and vanilla and mix to incorporate ... and roll the dough out into a sheet about 3mm/⅛in thick. Using a 6cm/2½in round cutter, cut out rounds and place on ...