“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 ...

Tear the basil leaves and place them in a pot with the water and sugar over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar is dissolved. Remove the pot from the heat and let the basil leaves steep in ...

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