Summer is basil season and, by now, anyone who grows it likely has an abundance. Basil, a member of the mint family, needs hot weather to thrive. And why do we grow basil? To make pesto, of course. We ...

It's time to use your pesto on more than just pasta. These are some creative and tasty ways you can use pesto in your meals, ...

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, ...

There is nothing like fresh pesto in the summer. I’ll eat basil pesto from a jar too, but this is one of those times where ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With that said, everything on this list can be made with store-bought pesto as well. It's one of those ...

Pesto pasta features tender noodles in a satiny basil pesto sauce. Topped with bright, blistered tomatoes, each bite delivers the perfect balance of savory and sweet. And it couldn’t be easier to ...

As a sophomore this semester, I’ve been struggling with knowing where to begin when using my new kitchen. I never had this issue in the dorms as a freshman simply because I didn’t have a kitchen, but ...

Basil is probably one of the most popular ancient herbs, used primarily in French and Italian cuisine, as well as in southeast Asian cuisine. There are several types of basil, varying from the sweet ...