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 ...

This Cherry Basil Clafoutis Cake is a rustic French dessert that brings seasonal cherries into the spotlight. The batter is cake-like and rises beautifully around the fruit as it bakes, creating a ...

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 ...

You can’t miss with our unique twists on Caprese salad, restaurant-style pastas, and condiments that use up a LOT of your basil bounty. Herb garden overflowing? Put your extras to use in these easy ...

A nourishing bowl that’ll keep you going.

This Thai Basil Coconut Noodles recipe is a warm hug in a bowl—creamy, fragrant, and packed with fresh vegetables and herbs. It’s a plant-forward twist on classic Thai flavors, featuring rice noodles ...

From the Recipe Creator: This chilly slush with peaches, lemon juice and garden-fresh basil is hands-down the best lemonade ever. It tastes just like summer. —Dana Hinck, Pensacola, Florida Nutrition ...

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 ...

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.