Basil is a signal creature of summer, a robust herb that flourishes in the hot sun. Genovese basil — sometimes called big leaf basil, sweet basil, or true basil — is the very scent of the season, with ...

With fresh, aromatic basil leaves as its base, pesto adds emerald green color and the taste of summer to pasta. The lemon really brightens the flavor of the pesto. Add the pesto to pasta, chicken, ...

One of the numerous reasons pesto is truly great is its double-sided variability and versatility. You can make it out of so many different things and also use it in so many ways. You can stick with ...