First up, the most obvious gig: pizza. Ever had a Margherita pizza that made you close your eyes and mumble “oh wow” like a lunatic? That’s basil doing its thing. A single leaf can turn a sad, sad cheese disk into a vip experience.
I once tried to save a burnt frozen pizza by throwing fresh basil on top. My husband looked at me like I was a witch performing a hex, but he ate three slices. Basil doesn’t judge; it just upgrades.