Many Asian dishes require adding Thai basil. Replacing the herb with European basil isn't a good idea. Bernd Diekjobst/dpa If your recipe calls for Thai basil, you may be tempted to skip it and use ...

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 ...

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.

Simple Basil Pesto is easy to make using fresh basil leaves and stays good in the fridge for 1 week. Use it on pastas, sandwiches, gnocchi, pizza, and more! ✅Ingredients • 2 cups fresh basil leaves, ...

"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 ...

Try making this basil pesto to add a bright and peppery taste of summer to your meals. It can be used as a sauce or as a condiment. A few great ways to use basil pesto is on pasta, but it works great ...

The Gin Basil Smash is a foundation stone. Gin, citrus, simple syrup, and basil—its inherent deliciousness is so evident to bartenders and non-bartenders alike as to approach something like a natural ...

At my condo, my garden is limited to two large containers where I usually grow tomatoes, but this year I’m using one to grow basil so I can make homemade pesto, which I love. Basil is a warm-weather ...