Making basil oil is incredibly easy, and you’ll be amazed at how often you want to use it in your cooking. Flavorful and aromatic, basil oil will be easily enjoyed over salads, grilled vegetables, and ...

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

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, ...

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.

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, ...

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 ...