Basil pesto is one of the easiest sauces you can make with fresh herbs. This homemade basil pesto uses fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon juice ...

Deliciously fragrant, basil may be the most favored culinary herb. Just a light press of the leaves releases the spicy-sweet scent. Drafts of cinnamon, mint, lemon and anise distinguish the aptly ...

This is a recipe I have made for many years. I like to serve this at larger gatherings since it easily serves eight to 12, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Basil is one of the most classic summer ...

This time of year, I see a lot of requests for recipes that can use up a bunch of basil, but aren’t pesto, a caprese or stir-fry. When this came up again earlier this week, I racked my brain to come ...

This cake calls for a whopping cup of basil! Sprinkle confectioners sugar and some fresh basil leaves as a garnish or drizzle on berries. Aube Giroux is a food writer and filmmaker who shares her love ...

A couple years ago, while perusing the endless options of sweet treats at a local bakery, a particular cupcake caught my eye. At first glance, it looked to be a typical strawberry cupcake, but then I ...

Dinners at this time of year make me cranky -- most of the time when I get home from work the house is too hot to cook, and besides that, I usually have neither the patience nor the energy to fix much ...

Kissing cousin of mint, basil is among the most aromatic of herbs, with a long tradition as a seasoning in the kitchen as well as a curative in the apothecary. Often called king of the herbs—the very ...

Basil is one of the most classic summer flavors. It’s fresh, herby and pairs well with other seasonal produce like tomato, zucchini and strawberries. If you’ve found yourself with a happy basil plant ...