Basil

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Phyllo-wrapped goat cheese gives this salad served at Un Grand Café in Chicago, Illinois, an elegant touch.

This Italian-style stew — called cioppino — makes a hearty supper. Serve it with a green salad, garlic bread and a crisp white wine.

Colorful, refreshing and delicious.

Green onions make all the difference in this new take on a popular Thai soup.

This dish is ideal for entertaining, because you can prepare the sauce ahead and then simply toss it with the cooked pasta. Do not overcook the shrimp!

(Provençal Basil Sauce) Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This can be served immediately as a warm salad or made ahead and served chilled.

Serve this with chicken salad.

Delicious with roasted meats or chicken.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. This recipe originally accompanied Veal Scallops with Squash, Tomatoes, and Roasted-Garlic Basil Sauce.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

To accompany Chicken and Vegetable Sauté .

The fennel mayonnaise below makes an excellent dip for these zucchini spears if serving them as an hors d'oeuvre. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.