To blanch or not to blanch? That is the question when it comes to making basil pesto. Many cooks blanch the leaves for a few seconds so the pesto retains a vibrant green color. But will a few seconds ...

Pumpkin-Seed Pesto is so bright and fresh, and full of basil flavor that it makes everything taste better. The best thing about a great sauce is that you can use it on just about anything. And this ...

Pesto pasta features tender noodles in a satiny basil pesto sauce. Topped with bright, blistered tomatoes, each bite delivers the perfect balance of savory and sweet. And it couldn’t be easier to ...

That is, pearl couscous risotto with pesto, tomatoes and mozzarella. By Mia Leimkuhler Credit...Kerri Brewer for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Spencer Richards. In Melissa Clark’s “Dinner in One” ...

Basil, summer’s signature herb, is in season. Like so many other summer crops, it is a bit early, which often happens during drought years. In the early ’90s, we had an abundance of strawberries in ...

Whip up fresh basil pesto in just 5 minutes with this easy recipe! Combining fresh basil, Parmesan, garlic, and toasted pine ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... One of the many pleasures and essences of the outdoor growing season is basil. What other edible herb breathes so much flavor and summer sunshine into a dish ...