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 ...

Basil can be a delicate herb — so much so that it warrants its very own guide for how to cook with it. But that shouldn't deter you from using basil in any of its variations, including a deliciously ...

Thai basil chicken, or pad krapow gai, is a sweet and spicy stir-fry with aromatic flavors from a generous amount of basil. It’s a great dish to adapt to the 5:30 Challenge column; the cooking time is ...

Sweet, peppery, citrusy, spicy — basil is far more diverse than the familiar bunches sold at most supermarkets. While Genovese basil is the go-to for pesto and Caprese salads, other varieties bring ...

Discover our easy and delicious basil recipes for every taste! From starters to main courses and desserts, we’ve put together a selection of recipes featuring basil, a fresh and tasty herb. Discover ...

If your basil plant is lush, put the bounty to use and try some new basil recipes. From no-cook salads, spreads like pesto, and soup, to a refreshing drink, we have assembled our best basil recipes ...

Basil, known for its herby and aromatic leaves, is often found in a wide range of Italian dishes, but we also make good use of it in the South. From one-bite appetizers to hearty pasta, this versatile ...

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 ...

Nothing tastes like homemade pesto on your pasta. Certainly not the supermarket jars! Lower in salt and fresh tasting, dollop generously on pasta or spread onto baked fish or chicken. This recipe ...

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 ...