Sweet Italian is the most common variety. Its licorice-like flavor can really perk up a plate. A cousin of the mint family, this herb is easily snipped into dishes and drinks without effort. Most of ...

Deliciously fragrant, basil may be the most favored culinary herb. Just a light press of the leaves releases the spicy-sweet scent. Drafts of cinnamon, mint, lemon and anise distinguish the aptly ...

Deliciously fragrant, basil may be the most favored culinary herb. Just a light touch of the leaves releases the spicy sweet scent. Drafts of cinnamon, mint, lemon and anise distinguish the aptly ...

The International Herb Association for 2003 has designated Basil as the "Herb of the Year." Basil is one of my favorite herbs. It is also my best-selling herb, so I m not the only one who likes it.

Few things spice up a dish — or, for that matter, an herb garden — like basil. With flavor profiles that include sweet, spicy and even citrusy, the herbaceous staple is a favorite of both growers and ...