Probably all of us have bought a pot of fresh basil from the grocery store, dreaming of having an endless supply of fragrant, ...

Harvesting fragrant basil leaves for use in dishes like pesto is one of the joys of summer for gardeners. But without the proper care and conditions, even a once-healthy basil plant can start to look ...

My basil plants started getting a yellow cast to the leaves, which then turned brown and fell off a few days later. Basil has always been easy for me to grow. I am wondering what this problem is and ...

If you’ve ever bought a package of vibrantly green basil, tucked it in the fridge, and pulled out sad, slimy herbs by the time you plan to whip up a pesto days later, your storage method might be to ...

This came about after I cooked a Greek dish that had a stuffing made from a Greek cheese. I’d never thought about a cheese ...

To blanch or not to blanch? That is the question when it comes to making basil pesto. Many cooks blanch the leaves for a few seconds so the pesto retains a vibrant green color. But will a few seconds ...

Dear Garden Coach: Why is my basil so tough? I planted sweet basil in a barrel with tomatoes, and it is watered deeply. The plants grow well, but the basil leaves are tough. They smell great and taste ...

I love the way a sauce – made of just pasta cooking water, butter and cheese – forms here. Tongs are the best way to move the pasta around the pan. Use lemon zest – removed with a zester – instead of ...

Genovese basil is a beautiful ingredient for use in any meal of the day. If basil were a dancer; she’d be the belle of the ball. She has a vibrant personality, ability to get along with just about ...

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