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Creamy Zucchini Basil Soup

Cooked, puréed zucchini adds rich, creamy body to this easy, summery soup.

Author: Amy Myers, MD

Fresh Tomato Bruschetta

Author: Lauren Purcell

Escarole, Pear, Parmesan, and Basil Leaf Salad

Fresh basil and pears team up to offer a winning combination of delicate fruit and herbal notes to this bright, crisp salad.

Author: Mindy Fox

Epis (Haitian Seasoning Base)

This blend of onions, scallions, garlic, parsley, bell peppers, and other spices is the foundation for most Haitian dishes, and many Haitians have it in their refrigerator at all times. Even in recipes...

Author: Nadege Fleurimond

Instant Pot Italian Chickpea Stew with Pesto

Chickpeas are the basis for this savory pressure-cooker Italian bean stew, which gets an extra kick from a spoonful of intensely flavored basil pesto.

Author: Janet A. Zimmerman

Italian Fish and Vegetable Stew

With the nearly year-round availability of zucchini and cherry and grape tomatoes, this dish brings color and flavor to the table any time you'd like. Just be sure to choose a firm, light-flesh fish that...

Author: Mindy Hermann, RDN

Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder with Zesty Basil Sauce

This meltingly tender pork shoulder is the ultimate make-ahead dinner party main. A chimichurri-style fresh basil sauce balances the rich pork with bright zesty flavors.

Author: Anna Stockwell

Crispy Scallop Salad

Shallow-fried scallops get extra crispy on the outside and super tender inside when double-dredged in an Old Bay-seasoned cornmeal mixture. (Added bonus: they're gluten-free.)

Author: Anna Stockwell

Melon with Basil Lime Granita

After such a substantial meal, you'll want to keep things light for dessert. A little fancier than a fruit salad yet almost as easy, this cool combination of musky cantaloupe and honeydew gets an unexpected...

Author: Kay Chun

Basil Vodka Gimlets

This fragrant twist on the gimlet cocktail gets its clean green notes not from lime juice but from fresh basil. For extra glamour and aroma, tuck small sprigs of additional basil into each glass.

Salmon with Pistachio Basil Butter

Author: Jane Bronk-Gorman

Herb and Spice Southern Fried Chicken

Author: Damon Lee Fowler

BA's Best Eggplant Parmesan

Trying to slice into this eggplant Parmesan while it's molten hot creates an oozy mess, so let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.

Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Rib Eye Steak and Crispy Smashed Potatoes for Two

Looking for a special dinner for two? First, pan-sear one big steak to share. Then, while the steak rests, use the tasty beef fat left in the skillet to sear smashed paprika-spiced potatoes to crispy,...

Author: Anna Stockwell

Cucumber and Peach Salad with Herbs

Mariani uses various heirloom cucumbers for this savory-sweet salad; if you can find them, flaunt them. If not, just use a mix of mini and English hothouse cucumbers, which are available year-round.

Author: Kelly Mariani

Summer Vegetable Stir Fry

Author: Meryl Rothstein

Shrimp and Basil Stir Fry

Why buy a whole bunch of basil for just one sprig? Here, two huge handfuls are wilted into charred shrimp for a sweet fragrance that offsets the spicy marinade.

Author: Andy Baraghani

Crudités With Grilled Green Goddess Dip

When you're grilling, you might expect grilled vegetables with a straightforward dip, but here I've paired just-cooked vegetables with a grilled dip.

Author: Eric Werner