869 basil recipes

Herbed whole wheat bread crumbs use up stale bread with basil, thyme, chervil, garlic, and shallot. A pantry-saver that beats every store-bought crumb on flavor, freezer-friendly for months.

A classic combination of fine herbs for general purpose use.

Skin-on chicken quarters baked with artichoke hearts in a herbed sherry and tomato sauce. One pan, one hour, and the whole kitchen smells like a Mediterranean bistro. Serves 4 to 5.

Four-ingredient pesto pizza with Romano cheese and pine nuts on a pre-made crust. No tomato sauce needed. Ready in under 30 minutes for game day or a quick weeknight dinner.

Ron Santo's linguine with clam sauce pairs the Chicago Cubs legend's red clam sauce with diced tomatoes, mushrooms, white wine, and a pinch of cayenne for a quick Italian pasta dinner.

Sun-dried tomato tapenade blends rehydrated tomatoes with black olives, capers, garlic, and lemon zest. A bright Provençal spread for bread, crackers, or grilled chicken.

Open-faced sub sandwiches on toasted English muffins with salami, lettuce, tomato, onion rings, basil, and melted American cheese. Broiled 5 minutes for a quick hot lunch.

Microwave Italian tomato sauce with olive oil, garlic, basil, and oregano, ready in under 10 minutes. No stirring, no stovetop. A quick base sauce for pasta, pizza, or chicken Parmesan.

Grilled Japanese eggplants: smoky grilled baby eggplants served with roasted red peppers, warm herbed goat cheese medallions, and candied spiced walnuts. A stunning composed salad that looks restaurant-plated.

Baked chicken with basil, marjoram, oregano, and garlic in a lemon-Worcestershire herb sauce. Skinless pieces roast in the pan sauce for golden, flavorful results.

Belgian endive leaves filled with whipped cream cheese and sun-dried tomatoes, piped into elegant rosettes. A make-ahead appetizer that looks stunning on any party platter.

Concia is a Roman Jewish dish of fried zucchini layered with garlic, fresh basil, and white wine vinegar. A make-ahead antipasto that improves overnight.

Pizza tuna melt on pita bread with oil-packed tuna, mozzarella, fresh tomato, and basil baked until bubbly. A quick Italian-style open-faced tuna melt that's ready in 10 minutes.

Chicken braised in dry white wine with oregano, basil, and garlic salt. A simple, flavorful one-pan dinner ready in 45 minutes with just a handful of ingredients.

Baked sea bass with black olive sauce of garlic, oregano, basil, and parsley in vegetable stock. A Mediterranean-style fish dinner ready in 30 minutes with bold, briny flavors.

Herbed beef eye of round roast rubbed with basil, marjoram, paprika, and a flour crust. Slow-roasted to tender pink for an effortless Sunday centerpiece.