A Garden of Herbs

Top chefs tell us about their favorite herbs and offer tips on how to use them. We’ve got some recipes of our own to share, too.

Photographs by Shayla Hunter

06.20.08
basil

Basil

“My favorite herb is basil. When I was living in the North of France, the owner of the pastry shop I worked in gave me a pistou soup, and I was shocked at how wonderful it was—it was my first encounter with the full flavor of basil.” —Michel Richard (Michel Richard Citronelle, Washington, DC)

RECIPES:
Heirloom Tomatoes with Bacon, Blue Cheese, and Basil
Vegetable Soup with Basil and Garlic Sauce (Soupe au Pistou)
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