Condiments like homemade chili oil for improving eggs, Asian dishes, or even spicy margaritas, are having a moment, but chefs ...

Simple Basil Pesto is easy to make using fresh basil leaves and stays good in the fridge for 1 week. Use it on pastas, ...

Each year, tracks from musical artists of all types vie for the coveted “song of the summer” title. If there were an herb of the summer, that crown would always be snugly rested atop basil’s head.

Jul. 16—Classic basil pesto is perfect on its own. But there's also a world of pestos beyond the basil-based classic. At its most basic, pesto is a crushed combination of basil, olive oil, garlic, ...

To blanch or not to blanch? That is the question when it comes to making basil pesto. Many cooks blanch the leaves for a few seconds so the pesto retains a vibrant green color. But will a few seconds ...

A combo of grilled and quick-pickled tomatoes adds double tomato flavor to this iconic summer salad. Late summer calls for chicken caprese salad. Typically made with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, ...

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. As the weather warms up, fresh basil is ...

Fact: there is no such thing as too much basil. Easily one of the most versatile herbs in your garden, the mighty basil plant is a staple in cuisines around the world. You can stir-fry it with ...