“There are so many variations on mashed potatoes — but this combination of potatoes and basil is a marriage made in heaven,” Garten said of the Potato Basil Puree in her How Easy Is That? cookbook.

The only things that love Sophie’s garden more than her are the squirrels that have taken up residence in her backyard. They’ve gotten a bit of a harvest of their own, and we’re ready to wrap it up ...

Easy Tomato Basil Soup is thick, creamy, and full of tomato flavor. This family favorite soup is delicious on its own, and even better paired with a classic grilled cheese! Ingredients • 1 tablespoon ...

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce is so full of flavor and it's easy to make it in large batches for freezing or canning for easy ...

In the summer, Pépin likes to use fresh basil from his garden to make this pesto recipe. The basil puree can also be made ahead and frozen to enjoy in the colder months. “In summer when I have lots of ...

For a refreshing drink, blend strawberries with fresh basil leaves into a smoothie. Add yogurt or almond milk for creaminess ...

Note: For a more dramatic presentation, slice the carrots and beets to preserve their shapes. This recipe comes from Urban Roots farm in Austin, Texas. 1. In a food process, pulse the basil, cilantro ...

Is there a more classic pairing than grilled cheese and a creamy bowl of tomato soup? If you’ve been craving the ultimate soup-sandwich combo, I have recipes for the cheesiest, toastiest grilled ...