Each year, tracks from musical artists of all types vie for the coveted “song of the summer” title. If there were an herb of the summer, that crown would always be snugly rested atop basil’s head.

ANSWER: These questions are seasonal favorites. The answer to freezing pesto is a definite yes. Basil on its own doesn’t take well to the cold, but when it’s paired with other ingredients and turned ...

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You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Chef Paolo Laboa adds basil that had been soaking in water to pine nuts and ...

To blanch or not to blanch? That is the question when it comes to making basil pesto. Many cooks blanch the leaves for a few seconds so the pesto retains a vibrant green color. But will a few seconds ...

You see it sold in jars in the pasta sauce aisle and have probably spotted it on restaurant menus starring in everything from grain bowls to sandwiches to steak entrées. But what is pesto, exactly, ...