After years of drying herbs many different ways I have found a quick and easy way. I wash a bunch of herbs, drain them and/or squeeze them between paper towels, wrap them tightly in a dry paper towel - I mean squish them into a 4x4" packet, put a rubber band around and put in your snack tray(or high in back of refrig anywhere except crisper) in the refrig for 3 weeks or until they are crunchy. Crush lightly to remove stems and store in a jar. As for basil, it doesn't dry well and so should be kept in a jar covered with olive oil and salt layers.