Basil is a kitchen herb in the mint family. Although it’s native to India, basil is used in a wide number of cuisines, from Italian to Thai and Vietnamese foods. While sweet basil might be the most ...

Discover the joys of growing fresh basil with our step-by-step instructions. Knowing how to grow fresh basil is paramount in the culinary world (or really anyone with functional taste buds)—the dried ...

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.

More than just the main ingredient in pesto, basil is an herb with an aphrodisiac boost. Discover how it can help boost ...

Basil is a commonly available grocery store item. You might even be growing it in your backyard, or see it in your neighbors' planters. Forget borrowing a cup of sugar, lend us the herbs! The ...

Basil flowering takes energy from leaf production, causing leaves to become bitter and bad for cooking. Keep basil from flowering by pinching off any flowering bits to redirect energy to the leaves.

A very popular Thai pork-based dish is a stir-fry using minced pork and basil called pad ga-praw. It's really easy to make, and you'll enjoy the bold, complex flavors. In Thailand this dish is ...