Recipes

[Elodie2]

I like both cilantro and basil.  My husband is one of those who says cilantro tastes like soap to him.  Fennel is what I don't like.

[wagirl]

I like basil more than cilantro---I used both, usually dried, but do grow basil and make pesto mixed with spinach to cut thru the strong basil taste. cilantro is good in salsa but just  pinch is good for me in most things

[phoenixbrd]

@ALRATIBA   couldn't help but notice:

Yea!  Pesto day with high oil and cheese...so good! 

Next day:  that was so good, but time to reign it in...weight watchers salmon patties with salsa tonight!

This is sort of how my life goes!

[qbetzforreal]

Cilantro for asian and mexican dishes.  Basil for italian and anything else.

[arrabella]

Love basil, HATE Cilantro!!!

[arrabella]

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@PA Mom-mom wrote:

@LavernLuvsShoes  I LOVE Basil, and cilantro turns my stomach. I don't mind the flavor so much, but it used to make me feel kind of sick. What I did to fix that is eat lots of food containing cilantro whenever I could. I am now able to tolerate it without feeling sick. Still not my favorite. I remember hearing that Julia Child said she thought cilantro tasted like soap! Yikes!

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Tastes like soap to me too!

[shoptilyadropagain]

I'm the same way.  I'm not a fan of basil but can tolerate it in (VERY) small doses.  I Love cilantro!!

[laguna24]

I like both. Basil for Italian dishes and cilantro for Mexican dishes.

[sunshine45]

absolutely love both basil and cilantro.....two totally different herbs.

i make a meat and kidney bean stew that has a mix of cilantro, parsley, spring onion or chives, spinach, and onions in it. we serve it over rice and it is delicious!

[sunshine45]

for those who love basil.......try basil, a good creamy feta cheese, and a walnut in between flat bread or pita......so delicious you cannot stop eating it. add some good fresh tomato also when they are in season.