Simple Basil Pesto is easy to make using fresh basil leaves and stays good in the fridge for 1 week. Use it on pastas, ...

You see it sold in jars in the pasta sauce aisle and have probably spotted it on restaurant menus starring in everything from grain bowls to sandwiches to steak entrées. But what is pesto, exactly, ...

Summer is basil season and, by now, anyone who grows it likely has an abundance. Basil, a member of the mint family, needs hot weather to thrive. And why do we grow basil? To make pesto, of course. We ...

I’m sharing how to make my favorite pesto mashed potatoes, perfect for your next holiday meal or family gathering. With a ...

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 ...

INGREDIENTS RIGHT FROM YOUR GARDEN. THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL FARM TO FORK FRIDAY BECAUSE I AM WITH THE PERSON I CONSIDER THE UNOFFICIAL FATHER OF FARM TO FORK. CURTIS BOTERO, EXECUTIVE CHEF, PARA ...

If your garden gives you more basil than you can handle, turn it into pesto. Denise Neil The Wichita Eagle We may earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of our links. Have you started ...