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
Closeup of grilled polenta, cut into wedges and topped with marinara, basil, and parmesan.
Grilled Polenta With Marinara, Parmesan, and Basil
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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
An El Derby Ahumado cocktail served in a julep cup. A whole jalapeño and a bottle of mezcal are nearby.
El Derby Ahumado (Basil Julep With Cucumber, Jalapeño, and Mezcal) Recipe
Mixed-Herbs Salad With Olives, Tomatoes, and Fresh Mozzarella
Mixed-Herbs Salad With Olives, Tomatoes, and Fresh Mozzarella
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
A stack of basil cornmeal sandwich cookies with apricot filling perched on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Basil Cornmeal Sandwich Cookies with Apricot Filling Recipe
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Honey-Basil Lemonade Recipe