QUESTION: I have an abundance of fresh basil this year. Is it possible to freeze fresh basil? —Peggy Moon, Sterling Heights ANSWER: Yes, you can freeze fresh basil leaves, but they just need a little ...

Kissing cousin of mint, basil is among the most aromatic of herbs, with a long tradition as a seasoning in the kitchen as well as a curative in the apothecary. Often called king of the herbs—the very ...

There is nothing as satisfying as sipping a glass of ice cold lemonade on a hot summer day. Its sweet-tart flavor is a surefire signal that the season is here. With just three simple ingredients — ...

Deliciously fragrant, basil may be the most favored culinary herb. Just a light press of the leaves releases the spicy-sweet scent. Drafts of cinnamon, mint, lemon and anise distinguish the aptly ...

The recipe calls for a whole whopping cup of chopped basil! Sprinkle confectioner’s sugar and some fresh basil leaves as a garnish or drizzle on berries. Aube Giroux shares more about this dish in the ...

This cake calls for a whopping cup of basil! Sprinkle confectioners sugar and some fresh basil leaves as a garnish or drizzle on berries. Aube Giroux is a food writer and filmmaker who shares her love ...

Dinners at this time of year make me cranky -- most of the time when I get home from work the house is too hot to cook, and besides that, I usually have neither the patience nor the energy to fix much ...

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. As the weather warms up, fresh basil is ...

Deliciously fragrant, basil may be the most favored culinary herb. Just a light touch of the leaves releases the spicy sweet scent. Drafts of cinnamon, mint, lemon and anise distinguish the aptly ...