To use up your basil bounty, try our spreads, sauces, restaurant-style pastas, and even a refreshing drink with basil.

There's nothing like the scent of fresh basil to turn my NYC kitchen into a total fragrant oasis, and I'm so hyped to show you how this vibrant herb can completely transform your plant-based cooking.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Basil is one of the most classic summer ...

Basil can be a delicate herb — so much so that it warrants its very own guide for how to cook with it. But that shouldn't deter you from using basil in any of its variations, including a deliciously ...