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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tip it into the slow cooker, along with the remaining stock. Add the lemon zest and basil and season with salt and pepper, then give everything a good stir. Spread the courgettes over the top of ...