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 ...

Try this Basil Pesto Recipe for a flavorful, fresh, and fast sauce for pasta or chicken! Made with fresh basil, parmesan ...

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 Cherry Basil Clafoutis Cake is a rustic French dessert that brings seasonal cherries into the spotlight. The batter is cake-like and rises beautifully around the fruit as it bakes, creating a ...

You can’t miss with our unique twists on Caprese salad, restaurant-style pastas, and condiments that use up a LOT of your basil bounty. Herb garden overflowing? Put your extras to use in these easy ...

This Thai Basil Coconut Noodles recipe is a warm hug in a bowl—creamy, fragrant, and packed with fresh vegetables and herbs. It’s a plant-forward twist on classic Thai flavors, featuring rice noodles ...

From the Recipe Creator: This chilly slush with peaches, lemon juice and garden-fresh basil is hands-down the best lemonade ever. It tastes just like summer. —Dana Hinck, Pensacola, Florida Nutrition ...

Basil is a tender annual herb that thrives in warm, sunny conditions and well-draining soil. Regular pruning and pinching encourages bushier growth and a continuous harvest throughout the summer.

A quick and easy pasta dish for midweek dinners. Danielle Alvarez’s beetroot and carrot mezzalune with leek, hazelnut and poppy seeds ...