Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you haven’t already made this one-pot wonder, it’ll revolutionize your pasta game. Instead of cooking the sauce and noodles in ...

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 ...

Vary this simple recipe with the combination of herbs listed below. Use orange in lieu of lemon; lime works well, too. Sterilize a 6-cup bottle (see directions at right). Warm the vinegar in a ...

Fresh basil pesto comes together in minutes with simple ingredients like basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, and olive oil. It’s a bright homemade sauce that instantly adds flavor to pasta, pizza, and ...

Western cooks too often go too light on fresh herbs, treating them more as garnish than flavoring. We prefer the Thai approach, which uses ingredients such as basil, mint and cilantro by the fistful.

This soup is as if the friendly, familiar tomato-basil soup we all know and love slipped on a pair of brass knuckles. Slice basil leaves and cut stalks into 2-inch lengths; set leaves aside in a small ...

This cucumber salad with tomatoes and red onion is so simple to make. It’s a fresh and light side salad that’s perfect alongside many dishes. We tend to eat this more in the summer when tomatoes are ...

A friend from California asked if it was hot enough in Louisiana to fry an egg outside. Her daughter wanted to know. It's a good question, but I have not tested outdoor egg preparation yet. Instead, I ...

Basil is one of the most versatile herbs, elevating flavors in a range of dishes. Its aromatic leaves can be used in ...

Thomas Straker, the London-based chef-owner of Straker's and author of ''Food You Want to Eat,'' makes gazpacho from fresh ripe tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, garlic, and basil, all marinated ...