Americans’ love affair with basil is no secret. Ask anyone to name their favorite herb, and at least half the time the answer will be basil. High-end restaurants feature pesto on the menu. But for the ...

Although the offerings at most grocery stores might make you think otherwise, there is more than one variety of fresh basil. Take a look at your local farmers’ market or garden store and you’ll ...

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 good bowl of risotto is the ultimate comfort food, thanks to the tender yet hearty arborio rice cooked in wine and broth ...

One of the best ways to use lemons is by making lemon bars. They are so delightful — exciting your taste buds with the tangy sweetness that only freshly squeezed lemons and sugar can provide. This ...

Basil is one of those things I can never have enough of in my garden. It's great for Caprese salad, pesto, pasta salads, and muddling into summer drinks. There's really no substitute for fresh basil, ...

Ming Tsai is the James Beard Award-winning chef/owner of Blue Dragon in Massachusetts and his latest venture BABA at the Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana. An Emmy Award-winner, Ming hosts PBS-TV's ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... One of the many pleasures and essences of the outdoor growing season is basil. What other edible herb breathes so much flavor and summer sunshine into a dish ...

Guardian columnist and Great British Bake Off contestant Benjamina Ebuehi’s lemon tart is given extra zing with the addition of a fragrant basil cream. For Benjamina Ebuehi, dessert is the best part ...