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.

There is so much to basil! It is far more than just an ordinary herb — it’s a big part of my cooking routine, but I did have to learn all about it. Just imagine biting into a fresh, hot slice of ...

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 ...

Cooking with Ruthie's Rustic Tomato Basil Tart recipe is made with garden fresh tomatoes topped with basil and parmesan cheese. Preheat oven 425 degrees F. Unroll pie crust onto baking sheet. Evenly ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With that said, everything on this list can be made with store-bought pesto as well. It's one of those ...

This creamy roasted red pepper pasta is a colorful, cozy, and totally satisfying meatless dinner perfect for busy summer nights. Sweet roasted red peppers, blended with garlic, onions, and a touch of ...

These tried-and-true recipes use up a ton of tomatoes and yield something so delicious that it’s worth the energy you put ...

Growing basil indoors means you don't worry about cold weather coming. Enjoy fresh basil flavor on pasta, cocktails, and ...

I love cooking for my fiancé and me, but most of the time, cooking for two proves to be difficult. If I don’t make a plan, I end up running around in circles at the grocery store and wasting half the ...

Basil is easily the most popular herb grown in our gardens. With its delicious, distinctive flavor, basil makes the perfect garnish for Italian-style dishes and is a main ingredient in pesto. Growing ...

ON THIS WEEK’S FARM TO FORK FRIDAY, WE’RE TRAVELING TO THAILAND WITH THE TASTE OF THAI AT THAI BASIL IN MIDTOWN SACRAMENTO. WE HAVE THE EXECUTIVE CHEF AND OWNER, SULEIKA LINLEY. SHE’S OWNED THIS PLACE ...