This time of year, I see a lot of requests for recipes that can use up a bunch of basil, but aren’t pesto, a caprese or stir-fry. When this came up again earlier this week, I racked my brain to come ...

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 ...

Sure, here is the revised description with all the links and additional text removed: --- Simple Basil Pesto is easy to make using fresh basil leaves and stays good in the fridge for 1 week. Use it on ...

Need an easy pasta dinner during the week? No need to stress with this no-frills recipe. A simple bow tie pasta incorporated with fresh lemons, fresh basil, butter and Parmesan cheese is a winner as a ...

Flavor adjustments: You can enhance and balance pesto flavors by using citrus or vinegar as well as honey. Water also lightens up pesto without altering its flavor. Fresh pesto: Recipes containing ...

"But really fresh basil is wonderful, regardless of shape, size, variety or color." Basil Tips Using fresh basil also means spending a little extra love and care with your most delicate ingredient. It ...

3 pounds assorted heirloom tomatoes 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 small bunch basil leaves, chopped Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper Cut tomatoes into ...