Basil
"Two Thumbs Up" Pizza
(with Caramelized Onions and Gorgonzola Cheese)
Spaghetti with Tuna, Tomatoes, Capers, and Basil
Serve this simple-to-prepare pasta with crusty bread and a glass of Italian rosé (called rosato) or Pinot Grigio.
Scallops Provençale
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Tomato, Cucumber, and Feta Salad
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Grilled Sirloin Steak with Anise Basil Butter
The combination of anise seed and basil in the following recipe may seem unusual, but it enhances the faint licorice flavor in basil.
Grilled Swordfish with Fresh Tomato-Herb Salsa
A high-protein dish loaded with flavor. Purchased sorbet makes a nice dessert.
Mixed Herb Pesto
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Roasted Potatoes with Lime and Basil
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Tricolor Potatoes with Pesto and Parmesan
Farmers' markets offer the widest selection of fresh baby potatoes, but if you can't find golf-ball-size versions of any of the varieties in this recipe, simply purchase large potatoes and cut them into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
Fried Rice with Vegetables and Basil
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Scallops and Tri-Color Peppers Schaul
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Penne with Wilted Arugula, Radicchio, and Smoked Mozzarella
Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 25 min