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Looking For The Perfect Basil Recipe?

Find the perfect basil recipe to suit any occasion, from appetizer recipes through dessert recipes and everything in between.

Basil is such a versatile herb that it can enhance just about anything. Use it to add a splash of color and a wonderful, sweet flavor to your favorite dishes. Once you fall in love with the flavor and aroma you will be looking for more way to use it.

On this page, you will find ideas ranging from classic stand-by's to new, innovative ways to use this herb in drinks, dessert and other ways you might never have thought of.

If you already have a favorite basil recipe, share it here.

If you are looking for additional basil recipe ideas, browse our cookbook section for a few options to add to your library.

You will find recipes with basil in dried form as well as a variety of fresh basil recipes that will allow you to use the leaves fresh from the garden or farm stand. Either way, these recipes are sure to please.

Appetizer Recipes

A wonderful assortment of recipes perfect for cocktail parties, finger foods or a light before-dinner treat.

Fried Basil Leaves	Sweet and Sour Basil Tomatoes
Brushetta	Herb Feta Spread
Mozz Kabobs	Potato Plank Bruschetta

Salami Crisps with Sour Cream and Basil

Breakfast Recipes

Don't forget to eat your greens...even at breakfast. These recipes will help.

Tomato Basil Fritatta

Caprese Muffins

Tomato, Basil & Feta Omelette

Chicken Recipes

Chicken and basil are a match made in heaven. Here are some recipes combining these two ingredients.

Pasta with Chicken and Basil Cream	Pesto Chicken with Basil Cream
Mustard Basil Chicken	Tomato, Basil & Garlic Chicken

Dessert Recipes

Many people don't think of using herbs in desserts, but you can! Here are some sweet treats for you to try.

Chocolate and Brie Puffs

Dried Herb Recipes

A wonderful assortment of dried herb mixes to enhance your cooking.

Italian Seasoning Recipe

Pasta Recipes

Basil is a typical Italian herb and Italian food means pasta. If you love the flavors of Italy, you'll love these recipes.

Tomato Basil Pasta

Basil Pasta, Chicken and Mushrooms

Linguine, Tomatoes and Basil Cream

Summer Basil Pasta Salad

Breezy Summer Pasta

Tomato Brie Pasta

Basil Pasta Salad with Arugula

Creamy Pasta Casserole

Salad Recipes

Fresh herbs are perfect in salads. Here are some salad recipes for you to enjoy.

Summer Basil Pasta Salad	Basil Pasta Salad with Arugula
Tomato Basil Panzanella	Corn and Asparagus Salad
Fresh Tomato Mozzarella Salad

Sauce & Maranade Recipes

Make a fresh sauce or freeze the bounties of your garden. These recipes will add fantastic flavor to all of your dishes.

Basil Dressing	Flavored Mayonnaise (Basil Mango)
Parsley Basil Salad Dressing	Basil Infused Olive Oil
Basil Butter	Classic Basil Pesto Recipe
Walnut Pesto Recipe	Basil Cream Sauce
Basil Shallot Mustard	Basil Paste
Presto Pesto	Spinach Basil Pesto
Basil Lemon Salad Dressing and Maranade

Simple Suppers

There is no end to the simple, but delicious suppers you can create with basil.

Torta Caprese	Cheesy Spaghetti Squash
Creamy Pasta Casserole	The Roman Panini
Tomato Basil Hamburgers with Mushrooms	Quick Broccoli with Basil Mushrooms

Soup Recipes

There is nothing better to warm yourself on a chilly day than a bowl of homemade soup. Give one of these a try.

Fresh Tomato Basil Soup	la Madeleine Tomato Basil Soup
Tomato Basil Bisque	Basil White Bean and Tomato Soup
Low Fat Fresh Tomato and Basil Soup

Thai Recipes

Basil is a prominent herb in Thai cooking. Here are some recipes that you can enjoy when you want to spice things up a bit.

Thai Basil Chicken

Thai Basil Fried Rice

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Homemade Basil Mayonnaise Sauce

Homemade basil mayonnaise is fast and easy to make in a blender or food processor. If you want to use raw egg yolk, buy irradiated eggs which are now ...

Basil Pasta Salad Not rated yet

I invented this recipe one day when I was messing around in the kitchen and trying to make something from just what I already had. It has become one ...

Best Zucchini Basil Soup Not rated yet

Ingredients:

2 pounds zucchini (trimmed and cut crosswise into thirds)
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cups ...

Amazing Vegan Pizza Dough Not rated yet

Ingredients:
1 pkg. yeast
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup lukewarm water, split in half. You will use only 1/2 cup of water at a time.
3 tbsp ...

Penne with broccoli and raisins Not rated yet

Basil is an herb which is a classic accompaniment to tomato dishes and important in Italian cooking. It enhances the flavor and aroma of the dish. I ...

Herb Cookbooks

If you are looking for ways to use your basil, here are some cookbooks focused on herbs. If you do not find exactly what you are looking for, click on the store name to go directly to the store's website to search more easily.

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