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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.

Here’s how to make Shrimp-Olive Cocktail, Quick Shrimp a la Broiler, Pasta With Shrimp, Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Basil and ...

How to dry basil from your garden originally appeared on Dengarden. Basil is a real crowd pleaser of a herb: its unique, oily-spicy flavor has been the perfect companion to pasta sauces and pizza for ...

For years we have all been hooked on this light, meatless meal, especially for lunch. As an alternative to Italian bread, I sometimes use my own French baguettes-they make the cutest little rounds, ...

This creamy roasted red pepper pasta is a colorful, cozy, and totally satisfying meatless dinner perfect for busy summer nights. Sweet roasted red peppers, blended with garlic, onions, and a touch of ...

Here’s how to keep the harvest coming.

I had an abundant crop of basil this year. What is the best way to preserve it? I tried hanging it like I do with other herbs, but it didn’t work very well. Basil is definitely different from sturdier ...

Every summer, my basil starts out lush and beautiful, then beetles show up and chew the leaves down to almost nothing.