One of the undeniable perks of Summer is basil's abundant availability, and its tendency to have a sweeter flavor and more tender leaves when it's in season. Although it'd be easy to spend all Summer using it in classic preparations like tricolor Caprese salad and fresh pesto, there are plenty of other uses for the herb, too. Our picks for best basil dishes when you keep reading. Read more

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If you're in search of a quick flavor fix, turn to pestos as they're full of bold, concentrated flavors. Pesto alla Genovese — basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan, and olive oil — is typically the first ingredient combination that comes to mind, but really, the ground nut-and-herb mixture just brings endless color to all manner of dishes. Here are a smattering of recipes loaded with all kinds Read more

While I love planting my vegetable garden, having perennials and herbs in my garden means that I can count on these hardworking plants to keep color, flavor, and blooms in my garden even when the veggie beds are barren. Take a look at some of the plants I've included in my garden to do the heavy lifting when the veggies aren't in season. Read more

Thanks to the newly relaunched MarioTestino.com, we can peep Mario's stylish work in one place. As one of the rare shutterbugs to reach iconic status — joining the ranks of Irving Penn, Herb Ritts, Annie Leibovitz, Richard Avedon, and Rankin — the Peruvian photographer has snapped A-list celebs, glossy fashion editorials, and high-profile ad campaigns for more than 30 years. Now, after Read more

Thomas Keller's flagship restaurant, The French Laundry, is arguably the country's best place to dine — but an opportunity to experience it also happens to be incredibly rare. Luckily, Let's Go San Francisco gives us a peek into her recent visit. Perhaps one of the greatest culinary experiences of a lifetime, The French Laundry in Yountville, CA, certainly lives up to its three Michelin Read more

Whether you're a rookie or an expert with sauces, one staple you won't be able to go without is the bouquet garni, a small bunch of classic French herbs used to infuse many European sauces, stews, and soups — as well as important holiday roasts. I know that they can be bought ready-made, but in my opinion, the notion goes against common sense. Why would you buy them when they are cheaper, Read more

From candy canes to mint hot chocolate, peppermint is definitely the herb of the season. (It also has some medical cred: peppermint has been shown to soothe stomach issues.) I love the sweet-spicy kick peppermint adds to desserts, but I don't always love how calorie-laden those desserts often are. Consider the problem solved. From festive cocktails to vegan ice cream, check out these five Read more

For many, Thanksgiving is a monthlong production that involves plenty of planning ahead when it comes to oven space, refrigerator space, and day-of preparation. But even if you're not much of a planner — or you've suddenly been put on the spot to pull off a turkey day feast! — I promise that you can still host a meal worth boasting about afterwards. The key to a successful last-minute feast Read more

This year a lot of people are focusing on hosting trendy Thanksgiving dinners, influenced by South or East Asian flavors. We think that's awesome — it's great to branch out and try new things. But just in case you were looking for a more traditional spread, we've got you covered. Check out our picks for a classic Thanksgiving feast! On the menu: Apple cidercar cocktail Mushroom leek Read more