When you take the time to whip up a batch of traditional basil pesto, watching its bright green color fade into a dull brown can be a major letdown after all that effort. The culprit at large is a ...

I tested all the tricks to keep pesto vibrant green—and found what really works. Pesto turns dull and muddy due to enzymatic browning triggered by oxygen and cell damage. To keep it green, use frozen ...

Fresh cut basil leaves can be stored in a couple of different ways. The first is by keeping the basil in a bouquet (just like flowers!) and the second is using an air-tight container or zip-top bag.