Because you can never have enough basil this time of year. Although the offerings at most grocery stores might make you think otherwise, there is more than one variety of fresh basil. Take a look at ...

lettuce leaf basil grows out of some chunky soil. - aephthlm/Shutterstock Basil, a member of the mint family, is a common ingredient in various culinary cultures — perhaps most famously in Italian ...

Get out of your basil rut by diving into the diversity of this royal herb. Summer is basil’s time to shine. The herb loves heat and can be grown in full or part sun. It prefers rich, well-drained soil ...

Any seasoned cook will attest to the fact that fresh herbs transform a dish from cafeteria food to gourmet fare...assuming you know how to use them properly, that is. Here, a guide to the types of ...

Basil's multidimensional flavor makes it an ingredient that's more than just a garnish. Check out these tasty and creative ...

Basil is a member of the mint family, and even the varieties so prized by Italian cooks originated in Asia. Though grown as an annual in California, the hardy plant is actually a woody perennial that ...

When our freezer died early this spring, we lost a lot of food — home-grown and on-sale items. One I particularly regret was homemade basil pesto. To compensate, I’ve now planted too many sweet basil ...

Basil, a member of the mint family, is a common ingredient in various culinary cultures — perhaps most famously in Italian pesto and tomato dishes. The variety you'll see most often is sweet basil, ...