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 ...

We know it has been a REALLY long time since you ate in the school lunchroom. It might even feel like forever. On the other hand, a long staycation means maybe you have had more time to whip up a few ...

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, ...

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 ...

Pesto, made with pine nuts and Italian cheese, is not a cheap sauce, mainly because of those pine nuts. It makes sense then, that one should want their pesto to look as good as it tastes, even if it’s ...

The benefits of growing your own herbs are far-reaching, but many pick up the hobby for the peak flavor freshness. One simple ...

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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Throughout the month of March, the chef /owners of Cicala at the Divine Lorraine have been sharing recipes with us. It's a partnership with Portofino Italian-style tuna and this ...

In Latin, she goes by Urtica dioica, but you may know her as "stinging nettle." The word "stinging" can be a bit of a turnoff, especially in the kitchen. I urge you to get over it, as I did more than ...