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, ...

It all comes down to one special substance that does more than change basil's color. It can also affect the herb's flavor and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Leggy basil plant in pot - Avocado_studio/Shutterstock The basil plant (Ocimum basilicum) is ...

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AMES, IA - As the popularity of fresh culinary herbs increases, growers are looking to year-round production methods to supply distributors and local consumers. In colder climates, culinary herb ...

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 ...

Given my love affair with common sweet basil, it took me a while to venture out to others available. Here are two that I like a lot. 'Cuban' basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Cuban') has a spicier fragrance ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Everyone loves basil in pesto or Caprese salad, but there are so many more ways to make great use of this bright, versatile herb.

Grilled chicken thighs, smoky grilled nectarines, multiple types of basil, mint, Manchego, and marcona almonds come together in this fresh summer salad with a sherry vinaigrette.

Basil is certainly the most popular summer herb in local gardens. The warm, long days of this time of the year are perfectly suited to these easy-to-grow plants. Basil supposedly derives its name from ...

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 ...