Put your extras to use in these easy basil recipes.
It shines as the centerpiece of a cheese board or as a precursor to an Italian feast.
Although it looks and tastes like a restaurant starter, this basil recipe is a breeze to DIY.
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Just combine pasta sauce, garlic, and mozzarella then bake until the cheese is melty.
Finish with olive oil and tornfresh basil, then dive in with crostini or crackers.
Goat cheese melts and spreads so smoothly!
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A whopping 2 cups of fresh basil shine in the Parmesan-permeated pesto.
That sauce coats each strand of both the whole-wheat spaghetti and four zucchinis-worth of zoodles.
Fresh Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons
Soup in summer?
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When it includes 2 pounds of peak-season cherry tomatoes and 14 cup fresh basil, sure!
No matter when you whip it up, definitely dont skip the Gruyere grilled cheese croutons.
That rich element complements the bright basil, and makes this soup even more nostalgic and enticing.
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a generous handful of fresh basil, and pile that glorious stew over rice.
That way, we can savor summers best even in the middle of winter.
Once youve mastered the original, dont miss our spicy, roasted garlic, and sun-dried tomato-spiked variations.
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Spicy Basil Noodles with Crispy Fried Eggs
Garnishes rarely makethislarge of a statement.
You need just five ingredients to make five half-pints of this remarkably versatilehomemade condiment.
This jam is heavenly!
Its easy to make and delicious!
Voila: A wildly-quickwarm cheese appetizer.
Basil Chimichurri
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Classic chimichurri centers around cilantro.
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Test Kitchen Tip:If youre really opposed to cilantro, just add 14 cup extra basil.
Tomato-Basil Spritz
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Food Stylist: Annie Probst
There’s no bettersummer drinkthan a spritz.
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Here, we’re putting atwist on the classicwith cherry tomatoes and fresh basil.
For an extra festive touch, make adorable tomato ice cubes to garnish each glass.
It brightens up the linguine and cannellini beans that make up the rest of this 5-ingredient recipe.
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It’s made by mixing chopped basil with creme fraiche and Dijon mustard.
Finish the dish with a fresh salad of cucumber and radishes.
Big Basil Shrimp Chowder
Seafood chowderis one of our go-to dinner party dishes.
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The savory broth is the perfect pairing for sweet jumbo shrimp.
Strawberry-Basil Smash
Prep thispitcher cocktail recipefor a crowd!
Make the mixer with fresh strawberries, lemon juice, and basil.
Adding fresh basil before serving brightens up each bowl and rounds things out with an herbaceous note.
Basil Halibut with Jalapeno Butter
The combination of butter, basil, and jalapeno is unexpectedly delicious.
The butter mellows the heat of the pepper, while basil rounds out the flavors.
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Add a squeeze of lime to this basil recipe just before serving.
Toss in smoked salmon, pasta, and red onion for flavor.
A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese doesn’t hurt.
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Pesto Chicken and Radicchio Skewers
You only need four ingredients to make this delicious recipe with basil.
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