From Thai to Italian cuisines, the aroma of fresh basil makes dishes pop. Use basil in recipes like pesto, basil-infused cocktails, pizza, and more.
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Tuscan Ribollita With Summer Vegetables Recipe
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Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad With Basil Recipe
Overhead view of zucchini-basil soup, garnished with basil leaves and olive oil.
Easy, Summery Zucchini-Basil Soup Recipe
Anchovy, Basil, and Tomato Sandwiches With Aioli Recipe
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Grilled Polenta With Marinara, Parmesan, and Basil Recipe
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Italian Fresh Herb Vinaigrette Recipe
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Tagliatelle with Basil and Egg Yolk Recipe
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Pizza with Pesto, Ricotta, and Mozzarella Recipe
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Basil Sweet Corn Ice Cream Recipe
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Stir-Fried Snap Peas and Mushrooms With Fish Sauce and Basil Recipe
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Pomelo and Basil Cocktail Recipe
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Tuna, Tomato, and Basil Tartare Recipe
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Basil and Parmesan Mayonnaise
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Raw Corn Salad With Shiso and Basil Recipe
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El Derby Ahumado (Basil Julep With Cucumber, Jalapeño, and Mezcal) Recipe
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Mixed-Herbs Salad With Olives, Tomatoes, and Fresh Mozzarella Recipe
A glass of a vodka cocktail made with basil and lime, garnished with fresh basil and a striped paper straw.
Basil Lime Cooler Recipe
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Creamy Asparagus, Basil, and Crème Fraîche Velouté Recipe
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Basil and Parsley Pesto with Anchovies from 'Canal House Cooks Every Day'
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Parmesan-Basil Butter Recipe
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Blistered-Tomato Pasta Salad With Basil
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Mediterranean Chopped Salad With Tomatoes, Peppers, Feta, and Basil Recipe
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Pan-Fried Whitefish With Corn, Avocado, Lime and Basil Relish Recipe
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Cucumber and Basil Slush Recipe
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Thai-Style Lobster and Herb Salad with Snap Peas and Salted Cucumber Recipe
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Fresh Basil Stars in This Light and Creamy Mousse
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Basil Cornmeal Sandwich Cookies with Apricot Filling Recipe
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Honey-Basil Lemonade Recipe