738 basel recipes

Chicken with a hint of lemon and basil that goes hand in hand with the summer weather.

Bright colors make salads more appealing and give you a different taste you can't get enough of!

Try this basic dish that has hints of Italian heritage in every bite.

Quick creamy basil pesto pasta topped with pan-fried chicken breast, ready in under 30 minutes. Homemade pesto blended with cream coats every strand for a rich, herbaceous weeknight dinner for two.

French green salad with butter lettuce, spinach, and sauteed shiitake mushrooms in a lemon-Dijon vinaigrette topped with fresh basil. An elegant, earthy side salad.

Angel hair pasta tossed with fresh chopped tomatoes, basil, parsley, scallions, green olives, and olive oil for a no-cook sauce that comes together in minutes.

Peach blackberry compote tossed in a basil and orange-zest wine syrup. A no-cook summer dessert that lets ripe stone fruit and berries do the talking, with an herbal edge from fresh basil.

Grilled Gulf Red Snapper with Basil Lime Sauce recipe

With the sauce prepared in advance, this colorful dish makes a quick entree for two, good served over fluffy rice.

Butter-seared shrimp served over a pool of emulsified green onion and basil butter sauce made with champagne vinegar and chicken stock. A refined, restaurant-quality plate ready in 30 minutes.

Grilled salmon en papillote with homemade basil-garlic butter, tomato slices, lemon, and bay leaf. Sealed in foil packets on the barbecue for a no-mess dinner.

Steamed king salmon strips folded over spinach leaves, served on basil sauce with Belgian endive spears and salmon caviar. An elegant, light seafood dish ready in minutes.

Shredded cabbage and bok choy sautéed in butter and olive oil, finished with ribbons of fresh basil. A light, vibrant side dish ready in 25 minutes.

Cold tuna pasta salad with ziti, fresh basil, red bell pepper, and lemon juice. A no-cook, five-ingredient summer main course that chills before serving.

Lemon snow pudding with basil custard sauce: a cloud-light whipped gelatin dessert with bright lemon and a silky basil-infused crème anglaise poured over top. Elegant, old-school, and delicately refreshing.

Penne with cauliflower, fresh and sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan. A no-cook sauce tossed with hot pasta and cauliflower boiled together in the same pot. Ready in 30 minutes.