Making basil oil is incredibly easy, and you’ll be amazed at how often you want to use it in your cooking. Flavorful and aromatic, basil oil will be easily enjoyed over salads, grilled vegetables, and ...

To make the Basil Oil: In a small bowl, prepare an ice-water bath and set aside. Bring a small pot of water to a boil over high heat. Using metal tongs, add 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves to boiling ...

This recipe is part of the Just Picked series, a partnership between Modern Farmer + Foodterra. 1 cup grapeseed oil or other high-heat cooking oil 4–5 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves, (rinsed ...

Blanch basil leaves in small saucepan of boiling water until just wilted, about 10 seconds. Transfer blanched basil leaves to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain; using hands, squeeze out excess water.

Pesto has long been a staple in our kitchens, and it’s a great way to use up fresh basil when the herb explodes in our gardens. But we love basil so many other ways—as an accent and as the main event ...

Use the very freshest, ripest, plumpest, bursting-with-flavor tomatoes you can find — preferably ones from your, your neighbor's or a local farmer's garden. Fresh basil and basil oil adds an ...

Basil is the quintessential Italian herb, one that's associated with many of the country's most iconic dishes: pesto, pizza, bruschetta, and caprese salad, to name a few. And though it's at its peak ...

Basil is one of the most classic summer flavors. It’s fresh, herby and pairs well with other seasonal produce like tomato, zucchini and strawberries. If you’ve found yourself with a happy basil plant ...

A velvety, comforting tomato basil soup enriched with pureed white beans for extra creaminess and plant-based protein. Sauté ...

I enjoy eating fresh produce but lack the expertise to grow it myself. I generally leave the farming to the farmers, urban gardeners, and my neighbor who pretends not to notice I’m serving her juleps ...