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 ...

Blend fresh basil leaves with olive oil, garlic, walnuts to make pesto. Store in the fridge for up to one week or freeze in an ice tray for longer storage. In a dark, ventilated place, hang basil ...

We all love seeing fresh herbs coming up in our garden and enjoying the scents as we pluck stems off the plant. Once we're in the kitchen, though, many of us take pause: How do you cut fresh basil?