Basil/9 recipes

Browned chicken simmered with eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes in olive oil, finished with fresh basil. A rustic Provençal-style summer braise.

Vegetarian eggplant tomato pasta sauce with dry sherry, red bell pepper, nutmeg, and fresh basil. A chunky, low-calorie sauce that simmers in under 30 minutes.

Fresh herb turkey loaf with oats, egg whites, red bell pepper, celery, parsley, and basil. A lighter take on meatloaf that's leaner and packed with vegetables.

Julienned carrots, Granny Smith apples, and celery braised with currants, honey, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar, then glazed and finished with fresh basil. A sweet-savory fall side dish.

Rich turkey soup simmered for hours with wild rice, fresh herbs, and vegetables. Turn your Thanksgiving turkey carcass into 12 servings of deeply flavorful homemade stock.

Pesto is a fragrant green sauce that many people regard as one of Genoa's greatest gifts to the world. It is a natural complement to tomatoes. Recipe from the California Culinary Acadamy.

This pasta sauce is basically a variation on the Indian raita, a cooling, soothing combination of cucumber, cilantro and yogurt.

Personal veggie pizzas on honey wheat crust with broccoli, yellow pepper, roma tomatoes, fresh basil, and melted provolone. Three crispy pies in 30 minutes flat.

Traditional Italian Pasta Fagioli Bean Soup recipe

This pizza topped meatloaf combines seasoned ground chuck with gooey mozzarella and tangy pizza sauce. Baked golden in just 40 minutes, it brings together two family favorites in one crowd-pleasing dish.

Whole chicken rubbed with a bold spice blend, stuffed with fresh herbs, and grilled on charcoal with beer basting every 20 minutes. Smoky, juicy, and packed with herby flavor.

Chunks of tomatoes and lots of Italian spices make this a real winner.

Very low-fat burgers, no oils or fats of any sort in these vegan brown rice burgers packed with fiber and veggies.

Savory bread pudding layered with cheese, cooked meat, and vegetables soaked in an egg custard. Perfect for brunch or using up leftovers.

Another succulent and juicy meat loaf that is perfect for a dinner with family or friends.

Another slow cooker recipe that has a succulent aroma that will have almost everyone in your kitchen wondering what's for dinner.