827 basel recipes

Crispy homemade bagel chips brushed with garlic, Parmesan, olive oil and Italian herbs. Easy day-old bagel rescue for crunchy dippers in 20 minutes.

Apple bagel sandwich with green apple slices, melted cheese, and cinnamon on a toasted bagel half. A sweet-savory open-faced snack ready in 10 minutes.

Elegant broccoli terrine with basil, Parmesan, and lemon baked in a water bath until silky smooth. Served chilled and sliced, this low-calorie vegetable showstopper is a stunning appetizer or light lunch.

Apple bagel broil with sliced apples, cinnamon sugar, and melted cheese on a toasted cinnamon raisin bagel. A sweet and savory 10-minute breakfast.

This tantalizing pesto sauce full of flavor is perfect for soups or with pasta to make a main dish.

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Overnight breakfast strata layered with prosciutto, basil torta cheese, arugula, ripe tomatoes, and pesto-soaked French bread. Assemble the night before, bake until puffy and golden, and serve a crowd-worthy brunch.

So easy to make, and it was refreshingly delicious. A great side dish to go with any main courses.

Lemon basil chicken is an oven-bag method that steams boneless chicken breasts in lemon juice, dried basil, and onions for tender, low-fat results with zero cleanup. Ready in about 40 minutes.

Basil-Vegetable Saute with zucchini, bell peppers, scallions, and fresh basil, ready in 15 minutes. A low-calorie, vegan side dish that works alongside grilled meats or pasta.

Easy appetizer, and tastes very well too. Everyone loves it.

Italian-style green bean salad tossed with thinly sliced onions, red wine vinegar, olive oil, basil, and Parmesan. A low-calorie make-ahead side dish that gets better the longer it chills.

Basil pesto bread with homemade pine nut pesto, Roma tomatoes and melted mozzarella on Italian bread. Easy broiled Italian-style appetizer or light meal.

Light pasta and basil soup with broken vermicelli, toasted pine nuts, and Parmesan in a fragrant chicken broth. A simple Italian-inspired bowl ready in under an hour.

Basil-mint-orange pesto with walnuts and a splash of frozen orange juice concentrate. A bright, citrus-spiked pesto that works on grilled lamb, vegetables, and pasta.

Marinated tomatoes with basil and balsamic vinegar layer sliced ripe tomatoes and soaked red onion with a garlicky dressing and fresh basil. A bright vegetarian side built for summer tomato season.