If you have a monster haul of basil, the top way to use it all up is definitely pesto. This blend of fresh basil, garlic, nuts, cheese, and olive oil is one of the most versatile condiments around. If ...

Shrimp marinated in Tequila with Prosciutto and Basil is a super-easy recipe that can be enjoyed as a dinner or as an ...

Interestingly, Basil recalls that two other actors hoping to landing the titular role in Baz Luhrmann’s fantasy biopic (“a real American musical, like the old days!”) were dispatched to her by the ...

Salty, earthy, funky, is how Sarah Jampel for “Bon Appetit” describes miso, the fermented, versatile ingredient that she puts in everything from pasta salad to apple pie for a mega flavor-boost. Miso ...

Since basil adds a lovely punch of flavor to many dishes, it really shines when you feature it as the main ingredient. Each of the recipes here has only a few ingredients and yet by virtue of the ...

In the summer, Pépin likes to use fresh basil from his garden to make this pesto recipe. The basil puree can also be made ahead and frozen to enjoy in the colder months. “In summer when I have lots of ...

Basil is a companion plant for many vegetables, but certain hardy leafy greens don't get along with the pungent herb, ...

“Because I danced in the ‘60s, and I still can dance, I'm probably the only one alive that did dance in the ‘60s and can coach it,” chuckles Toni Basil — who, long before she had a huge ‘80s hit with ...