This ricotta gnocchi with lemon basil pesto is a flavorful and light fresh pasta dinner. Using ricotta, rather than potatoes, ...

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

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 fresh really is better. How long does fresh pesto last? In my house, not very ...

For a refreshing drink on hot days, try making basil lemonade. Start by muddying fresh basil leaves with sugar to release ...

If your garden gives you more basil than you can handle, turn it into pesto. Denise Neil The Wichita Eagle We may earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of our links. Have you started ...

Move over pasta, these pesto-packed recipes show just how versatile the sauce can be. This bright, herb-forward condiment pairs beautifully with everything from chicken and seafood to fresh vegetables ...

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 ...

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