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

This tender snacking cake features a rich olive oil cake infused with lemon basil, soaked with citrus syrup, and topped with a tangy lemon glaze. Ann Taylor Pittman is a Senior Food Editor at Food & ...

Lemon basil pasta is a tasty springtime recipe that incorporates strong flavors from the season. This light, spring pasta recipe can be made a number of ways with numerous ingredients added. While ...

Lemon—whether juice or zest—adds bright, zippy flavor to mild and hearty pasta dishes. And in the summertime, it makes a ...

Lemon and basil spaghetti is one of the famous Italian dishes known for its fresh and simple flavor. This dish relies on easy-to-access ingredients available in most kitchens, making it the ideal ...

Make the lemon-basil syrup: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine water, sugar and salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat, stir in basil and steep 10 ...

A vibrant summer bowl featuring Israeli couscous, grilled vegetables, spicy arugula, and a refreshing homemade vinaigrette.

I did not grow up eating much fresh fish. Mostly we had frozen whiting, thawed and fried crisp in mom’s heirloom cast iron skillet, canned salmon made into diner-style patties or what we kids called ...

There is no better time of year to experiment with fresh-from-the-garden ingredients than summer. Many types of produce are in season during the warmer months, and some green-thumbed home cooks may ...