The flavor of fresh basil is essential in traditional Italian dishes, but the leaves often become limp and wilt within a few days, dulling the taste. This dehydrated basil has the verdant and vibrant flavor of the fresh herb, but is far more convenient and longer-lasting. A gentle sweet aroma and an undertone of anise characterize this seasoning which isn’t just for pasta, pesto, and sauces. Try sprinkling it on grilled shrimp, in a bread and mozzarella salad, or over cubed chicken. You can even use it to invigorate certain desserts like lemon cakes.

Try sprinkling it on grilled shrimp, in a bread and mozzarella salad, or over cubed chicken. You can even use it to invigorate certain desserts like lemon cakes.

Fairway Marketplace is brought to you by Fairway Market, a specialty food chain that started back in 1933 with a small fruit and vegetable stand on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Today, Fairway Market is legendary for its experts and expertise in all things food, and a relentless obsession with quality throughout all of the different departments in its stores. In December of 2011, Fairway launched this online shop, so that we could bring the best of the best of what Fairway offers, at the same great values, to those who don’t live near one of our stores. Why keep all of this foodie goodness to ourselves? That simply would not be fair.