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Everyone loves basil in pesto or Caprese salad, but there are so many more ways to make great use of this bright, versatile herb. Learn how to buy, store, and cook with basil. Simply Recipes / Lori ...

Simple Basil Pesto is easy to make using fresh basil leaves and stays good in the fridge for 1 week. Use it on pastas, ...

So it’s pasta. Dressed simply with tomatoes, garlic and olive oil. What’s the big deal? I’ll tell you. It’s comforting, easy to make and relatively inexpensive. It never fails in those “I could care ...

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 ...

Cooking with Ruthie's Rustic Tomato Basil Tart recipe is made with garden fresh tomatoes topped with basil and parmesan cheese. Preheat oven 425 degrees F. Unroll pie crust onto baking sheet. Evenly ...

Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this Thai Basil Beef Stir-Fry! This quick, satisfying dish combines tender slices of beef with fresh basil and a hint of spicy chili for a deliciously ...

Heavy sauces are a thing of the past: modern French cuisine focuses on fresh vegetables and uncomplicated preparation. Here are three recipes.

Spice up your midweek dinner with this Thai basil chicken stir-fry, a quick and flavorful dish inspired by the classic Pad Krapow Gai. This vibrant meal features finely chopped chicken stir-fried with ...

I love cooking for my fiancé and me, but most of the time, cooking for two proves to be difficult. If I don’t make a plan, I end up running around in circles at the grocery store and wasting half the ...

Basil is a tender annual herb that thrives in warm, sunny conditions and well-draining soil. Regular pruning and pinching encourages bushier growth and a continuous harvest throughout the summer.