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Basil has long been a favorite herb in many cuisines. From Italian pesto and Caprese salad to Thai stir-fries and curries, the versatile herb's influence spans continents. But in the [...]

There's a saying among gardeners that if you curse basil when planting it, you'll get bunch after bunch of the delicious, sweet herb. And it must work: My garden is […]

Makes 8 drinks. Working time 15 min. Total time 40 min., plus cooling In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar to a [...]

I got this question from Mary Conlon in Lenox, MA: 'This time of year, I have a glut of herbs that always seem to go bad before I can cook [...]

Silvaner Kabinett Trocken Hans Wirsching, Iphofer Kronsberg Franken, Germany 2011 For the coconut curry base: 3 shallots, coarsely chopped 1 head garlic coarsely chopped 1 stalk lemon grass, coarsely chopped [...]

WE'VE EXPERIENCED a significant drought in Kansas this summer. Our pastures are in poor condition, several hackberry trees changed color and dropped some leaves in early July, and even the [...]

'Our farm cocktails--like our food--highlight what's freshest at that moment,' says Sonoma County, California, restaurateur Sondra Bernstein. Hergi n-ger basiltini, a favorite at her restaurant, The Girl & The Fig, [...]

MAKES I COCKTAIL Wynn mixologist Patricia Richards shared the recipe for this refreshing margarita (pictured on page 58), served at the Eastside Lounge at the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas. [...]

This has been a favorite of my wife and mine, and my teenage sons have grown to love It too. Ingredients * Pork or beef liver, about 10 ounces * [...]

KISSING COUSIN OF mint, basil is among the most aromatic of herbs, with a long tradition as a seasoning in the kitchen as well as a curative in the apothecary. [...]

BBQ chickens sliders 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, well trimmed (about 11/2 lb) 2 cups packaged cole slaw 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise 2 tsp cider vinegar 3/4 cup honey mustard [...]

Basil, one of the most ancient herbs, is also a comparative newcomer, as far as the American spice scene is concerned. Though no stranger to herb gardeners and gourmet cooks, [...]

The new "it plants" What's on our garden radar now ROCOTO PEPPER (CAPSICUM PUBESCENS) Most pepper plants get spindly and cranky in shade and chill, refusing to flower. Not the […]

Basil, the sweet and pungent summer herb, is at its fragrant peak right now, and available in bountiful bunches at your neighborhood Greenmarket. Like heirloom tomatoes, there seems to be [...]

It's hard to think of anything that goes together better than tomatoes and basil. And during the summer, each is at its tastiest peak! Here's one delicious way to enjoy […]

Q: How do I freeze basil without it turning black? Roz Bair, Mount Pleasant, MI A: Tossing basil with olive oil helps it keep its color and melt into your […]