Fresh basil is a great addition to any culinary garden. It's easy to care for, tastes delicious, and has an aromatic smell ...

How to Cut Basil To cut big basil leaves, our Test Kitchen recommends a fancy-sounding technique: chiffonading. Don't worry–this French method is simpler than it sounds.

When it's time to harvest those aromatic basil leaves, you'll want to know whether it's better to cut the stems or just pull the leaves off as you need them.