Make your own vibrant basil pesto in just 15 minutes with fresh basil, nuts, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan for a versatile ...

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD, is a food editor, recipe developer, farmer and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She has more than 20 years of experience cooking professionally ...

Sweet and spicy with hints of cloves and mint, basil (Ocimum basilicum), an herb commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine, is an easy-to-grow plant that's popular with gardeners and cooks. But, it's ...

I plucked some basil sprigs from our herb garden and I removed the flowering parts. I knew I should pick leaves fairly often to keep the plant productive. I also knew not to pick the plant bare. Leave ...

I plucked some basil sprigs from our herb garden and I removed the flowering parts. I knew I should pick leaves fairly often to keep the plant productive. I also knew not to pick the plant bare. Leave ...