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, ...

There is nothing like fresh pesto in the summer. I’ll eat basil pesto from a jar too, but this is one of those times where fresh really is better. How long does fresh pesto last? In my house, not very ...

Chances are, even if you’ve never made pesto, you’ve enjoyed the classic Italian sauce on pasta or panini sandwiches.

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 ...

Set a pot of salted water (6 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon of salt) to boil. Meanwhile, set aside a large bowl of ice water. Rinse stinging nettle in cold water to remove any dirt (be sure to use ...

Each year, tracks from musical artists of all types vie for the coveted “song of the summer” title. If there were an herb of the summer, that crown would always be snugly rested atop basil’s head.