Basil/6 recipes

Italian-style cheesy popcorn tossed with grated Parmesan, basil, oregano, and black pepper. A low-calorie savory snack with big flavor.

Fresh bruschetta topping with Roma tomatoes, basil, oregano, capers, red onion, and balsamic vinegar. No-cook, vegetarian, and ready after a one-hour rest.

Midia is a Turkish-style mussel and rice appetizer with pine nuts, currants, cinnamon, and allspice. Cooked in olive oil and served at room temperature with fresh lemon.

Tuscan white bean tuna salad: cannellini beans, marinated artichokes, tuna, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and pesto in 10 minutes. A pantry-driven Mediterranean main with no cooking.

Cajun barbecue compound butter with cayenne, fresh garlic, Worcestershire, and a trio of dried herbs whipped into softened unsalted butter. The grilling secret weapon that turns plain steaks and corn into something memorable.

Herb bread for the bread machine pairs dill, basil, and rosemary with chopped onion in a low-fat applesauce-based dough. A hearty savory yeast loaf for sandwiches and dinner.

Grecian skillet rib eye steaks rub with oregano, basil, garlic, and pepper, pan-sear in olive oil, then finish with lemon juice, crumbled feta, and Kalamata olives. Mediterranean steakhouse dinner.

Vegan stuffed manicotti with herbed tofu filling baked under marinara sauce. A dairy-free Italian comfort dinner with oregano, thyme, basil, and fresh parsley.

Philadelphia pepper pot is the legendary Revolutionary War-era soup of tripe, calves feet, red pepper, herbs, and potatoes. A heritage colonial stew that fed Washington's army at Valley Forge.

Homemade cream soup mix: a dry pantry blend of powdered milk, cornstarch, bouillon and herbs that replaces canned cream-of-anything soup. Lower sodium, no preservatives, ready when you need it.

Hearty spicy spaghetti sauce: a fast 25-minute tomato sauce with garlic, red wine, dried chili, and your choice of beef, pork, or chicken. Pantry-friendly Italian dinner sauce with a kick.

Farm sausage is homemade country pork sausage seasoned with sage, herbs, and a kick of chili and red pepper. Shape it into a log, chill overnight, then slice and fry. No casings, no special gear, just real sausage from scratch.

Baked chicken with broccoli topped with a bold walnut pesto made from anchovies, basil, parmesan, and garlic. A rustic one-casserole dinner that reimagines classic Italian pesto.

Pesto chicken pizza swaps red sauce for a thick swipe of basil pesto, then loads on grilled marinated chicken, sundried tomatoes, mushrooms, and bubbling mozzarella. Pizza-night upgrade in 40 minutes.

Quick chicken vegetable soup with potatoes, carrots, zucchini, and fresh basil. Made from scratch in one pot with low-sodium broth in under 40 minutes.

Chicken liver and spaghetti bake combines ground beef, sauteed chicken livers, and slow-simmered tomato sauce over thin spaghetti. Hearty old-school baked pasta casserole with deep meaty flavor.