869 basilic recipes

Steamed fish and vegetables in stove-top papillotte: halibut and sugar snap peas steamed in plastic over diced tomatoes and basil. A clean, light, restaurant-style dinner in 20 minutes.

Vegan pesto pasta with spinach, parsley, basil, pine nuts, garlic, and miso paste instead of Parmesan. A dairy-free pesto that's savory, bright, and ready in 15 minutes.

Spice-rubbed whole chicken cooked in the microwave in just 20 minutes, served with zucchini and tomatoes tossed in the savory drippings.

Whole sea bass stuffed with seasoned croutons, fresh mushrooms, basil, and white wine, then baked until the flesh flakes apart. An elegant one-dish seafood dinner.

Homemade Cajun chicken seasoning with three kinds of pepper, garlic, onion, filé powder, and ground bay leaves. Mix it up in 5 minutes and keep it in the pantry.

Classic low-fat bread stuffing with sage, thyme, and marjoram. No butter needed in this diabetic-friendly dressing that's ready in 12 minutes for a 10-pound turkey or Cornish hens.

Oven-baked chicken wings coated in grated Parmesan and Italian herbs. Shake-and-bake style that's crispy, cheesy, and perfect for game day without the deep fryer.

A zesty homemade salad dressing with olive oil, two types of vinegar, Romano cheese, garlic, and a kick of hot sauce. Mixes up in 5 minutes flat and gets better as it chills.

Pot and cot roast braises beef pot roast in apricot juice with marjoram, basil, and cream sherry, then reduces the liquid to a glossy fruit syrup. Sweet-savory fruited beef roast for company.

Raw zucchini sauce blended with yogurt, garlic, lemon, and basil. A no-cook sauce for pasta or baked potatoes that comes together in minutes.

Quick vegan ratatouille with eggplant, Roma tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and basil. A 15-minute weeknight dinner that's plant-based and full of flavor.

Grilled red pepper and tomato relish with fresh basil and lemon juice. A bright, smoky topping for grilled fish, especially tuna, with no added oil.

Southern French chicken with seared breasts topped with ripe tomato, goat cheese, and fresh basil, finished under the broiler. A Provencal-inspired dinner ready in 15 minutes.

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.

Salad presto: mixed greens dressed with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a pinch of dried basil. A bare-bones, 3-minute side salad using pantry staples. No more excuses for skipping the greens.

Roasted red pepper sauce blends sweet roasted peppers with fresh basil, parsley, and garlic into a smooth, no-cook pasta sauce. Bright, light, and ready in about five minutes, with no cream or stovetop required.