Recipes with basil

Vegetarian supreme pizza on whole wheat crust loaded with steamed spinach, zucchini, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, and fresh tomatoes. No cheese, all vegetables.

Baked chicken legs with a lemon-herb seasoning roasted until golden, then smothered in mushroom gravy and baked again until fork-tender. A two-stage roasting method for maximum flavor.

Salmon spinach party dip with canned Alaska salmon, yogurt, light mayo, dill, and lemon zest. A lighter, no-cook appetizer dip packed with protein and served cold with crudites.

Cornish hens Provencal style braised with tomatoes, saffron, olives, leeks, white wine, and fresh herbs. A one-skillet French country dinner with golden-skinned game hens in 50 minutes.

Lean ground beef simmered in a spiced no-salt tomato sauce, served in crispy baked tortilla bowls on a bed of shredded lettuce with cherry tomatoes, carrots, and Parmesan. A lighter taco salad that doesn't skimp on flavor.

Mayo-free pasta salad with marinated artichoke hearts, alfalfa sprouts, black olives, and red wine vinegar. The artichoke marinade doubles as the dressing in this tangy, make-ahead side.

Easy creamy pasta salad: a 7-ingredient vegan-friendly noodle salad with tangy lemon, eggless mayo, marinated artichoke hearts, scallions, and fresh basil. Ready in 10 minutes.

No-cook Mediterranean fettuccine with sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, fresh basil, mozzarella, and lemon zest. Hot pasta melts the cheese and warms the sauce. The sun-dried tomato oil is the only dressing you need.

Stop the fights for the drumstick with this dinner that will keep everyone satisfied in seconds!

Seared Scallops with Cucumber-Pepper Relish recipe

Fig and ricotta crostini with fresh basil ribbons and aged balsamic vinegar on toasted baguette. Elegant five-ingredient Italian appetizer ready in 20 minutes.

Fruited turkey roll stuffed with sauteed mushrooms, tarragon, onions, and cheddar, glazed with apricot-mustard, and served with a ginger-apricot fruit sauce. An impressive weeknight dinner.

Thai-style basil chicken with chicken breast chunks, bell pepper, chili pepper, garlic, and fresh basil in a quick tomato juice pan sauce spiced with cumin, cinnamon, and ginger. Lean and fast.

Vegan eggplant bake layered with a savory nutritional yeast and tahini sauce. Sliced eggplant and sauteed onions in a creamy, dairy-free, cheese-like sauce with tamari and basil.

Fettunta Toscana is Tuscan grilled bread rubbed with raw garlic and topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and olive oil. The original Italian bruschetta, simple and seasonal.

Crustless turkey and rice quiche with mozzarella, fresh tomato, basil, and green pepper. A lighter leftover turkey recipe with a rice base instead of pastry crust.