Dried basil leaves are an aromatic spice with a pleasant, spicy, sweet and spicy taste and smell. Fresh or dried leaves or the whole herb, which are cut during flowering, are most often used in cooking. It improves the taste of many dishes, especially those made with tomatoes. It is also used in meat and fish dishes. Its spicy-lemon taste goes perfectly with sauces, salads and soups. Basil is also often added to pickled cucumbers and pumpkin. An irreplaceable ingredient in almost all Italian dishes, it goes great with pasta and tomatoes, and is the main ingredient in pesto.