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.

06.20.08
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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)
Keywords
herbs,
chefs,
summer

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