Q: I have a large quantity of basil that I want to freeze and save for later. How can I keep it from turning black in the freezer?— C.W., Pataskala, OhioA: The best way to keep herbs from turning black when frozen is to blanch and freeze them in olive oil.Drop the basil leaves in boiling water until they show a bright-green color, about a minute or less. Remove the leaves and place them immediately in a bowl of ice water for a minute. Dry the leaves, then pack them in olive oil and [...]
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