Basil oxidizes quickly at cold temperatures, and shouldn’t be refrigerated. Experts recommend storing basil in a glass or jar of water at room temperature, stems facing down. To extend its life, avoid ...

Our advice for keeping this summery herb fresh and fragrant. Like all soft, tender herbs, basil wilts quickly, and is best used fresh off the stem. But since not all of us are blessed with a thriving ...

Learning how to grow basil indoors will enable you to have a continual, fresh supply of this wonderfully fragrant herb year round. Growing basil in the garden is a popular activity in the spring and ...

Whether you're whipping up homemade pesto, topping your favorite pizza, or tossing together a Caprese salad, fresh basil just makes everything taste better. Just ask Ree! She grows a ton every summer ...

Basil is the perfect addition to any dish, but foodies seem to always face a common problem when using the culinary hero herb. Like most produce, it has a short life span, meaning it doesn't stay ...

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 ...

Steer clear of slimy, blackened basil for good. Basil oxidizes quickly at cold temperatures, and shouldn’t be refrigerated. Experts recommend storing basil in a glass or jar of water at room ...