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Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• tomato
• mozzarella cheese
• olive oil
• sea salt

Instructions

1. 1 Alternate and overlap tomato slices, mozzarella cheese slices, and basil leaves on a large platter. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with sea salt and pepper.

By Jackie

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• seashell pasta
• butter
• olive oil
• artichoke heart
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.
2. 2 While the pasta is cooking, heat butter and oil in a skillet over medium heat until butter melts. Add artichoke hearts, garlic, and basil; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Drain pasta. Add to the skillet and toss with artichoke mixture.

By SLW0784

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• bacon
• green onion
• garlic
• green bean
• tomato
• oregano
• brown sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove from the pan to drain on paper towels.
3. 3 Reserve the grease in the skillet and add the onions; cook and stir over medium heat until softened. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds more. Remove from the heat.
4. 4 In a saucepan, combine the green beans, tomatoes, basil, oregano and brown sugar.
5. 5 Crumble in the bacon and add the onion and garlic from the skillet. Warm over medium heat until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.

By Jenna McGarvey

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• tomato
• mozzarella cheese
• red onion
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cheese, onion, oil, vinegar, basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss and chill for 1 hour. Serve on large platter.

By katquilter

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• olive oil
• tomato
• balsamic vinegar
• olive oil
• broccoli
• garlic
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in the tomatoes with their juices, and simmer until the liquid has reduced by about 1/2. Place the broccoli on top of the tomatoes, and season with a little salt and pepper. Cover, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender. Do not over cook the broccoli, it should be a vibrant green. Pour into a serving dish, and toss to blend with the sauce before serving.

By Debra

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• water
• milk
• butter
• polenta
• parmesan cheese
• salt
• black pepper
• butter
• tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
2. 2 Heat water, milk, and 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Stir in polenta with a wooden spoon until thickened, about 5 minutes. Off heat, stir in 1 cup Parmesan cheese and 1/2 chopped basil; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the prepared baking dish; arrange 1 tablespoon chilled pieces butter over top.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven.
4. 4 Decoratively arrange tomato slices over top of polenta; sprinkle remaining 1/2 chopped basil over tomatoes, then sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
5. 5 Return to oven; bake until tomatoes warm and Parmesan bubbly, 5 to 10 minutes.

By rjohl

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• rotini pasta
• mayonnaise
• red wine vinegar
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper
• tomato
• yellow bell pepper
• black olive

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in rotini and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
2. 2 Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl until combined. Stir in basil.
3. 3 Stir in rotini, tomatoes, bell pepper, and olives gently until combined. Chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours to overnight. Stir gently before serving.

By Jeri Mortinson

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• tomato
• cucumber
• green onion
• sweet yellow pepper
• parsley
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• black pepper
• garlic
• bread

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, green onion, yellow pepper, parsley, and basil.
2. 2 In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, and garlic. Pour lemon juice mixture over the tomato mixture, and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes, or until toasted and dry.
4. 4 Toss bread cubes with tomato mixture, and serve.

By JUNEBUFF1

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• tomato
• water
• tomato paste
• baking soda
• sugar
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
2. 2 Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in tomatoes, water, tomato paste, basil, baking soda, sugar, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer. Cook at a simmer until sauce is thickened, about 2 hours.

By Ignazia Vella

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• vegetable oil
• red wine vinegar
• garlic
• red pepper flakes
• salt
• macaroni
• parmesan cheese
• broccoli
• pepperoni sausage
• cherry tomato
• mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
2. 2 In large bowl, stir together oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, and salt and pepper. Toss with warm macaroni to coat well. Toss with Parmesan. Cover, and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
3. 3 Add broccoli, pepperoni, and tomatoes; toss well. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and serve.

By It's A New Day

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• bread
• olive oil
• parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• cherry tomato
• red wine vinegar
• olive oil
• garlic
• white sugar
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Working in batches if necessary, place bread into a large skillet and drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil. Cook and stir bread over medium heat, adding more oil as needed, until golden and crispy on the outside, 7 to 12 minutes.
2. 2 Sprinkle Parmigiano-Reggiano over bread cubes; cook and stir until cheese is melted and bread is crispy on the outside but still chewy on the inside, 3 to 4 minutes more. Let cool completely, 10 to 15 minutes.
3. 3 Mix tomatoes, vinegar, 2 tabelspoons extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until well combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature until flavors combine, about 20 minutes.
4. 4 Toss basil into tomato mixture, then stir in bread cubes. Let sit at room temperature for 3 to 4 minutes; if the liquid is completely absorbed, add more vinegar and olive oil to taste. Season with salt and black pepper.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• olive oil
• eggplant
• zucchini
• onion
• green bell pepper
• cherry tomato
• kalamata olive
• garlic
• burgundy wine
• thyme
• oregano
• salt
• black pepper
• polenta
• mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large baking dish.
2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir eggplant, zucchini, onion, green bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, and garlic until vegetables start to become tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in wine, basil, thyme, and oregano; season with salt and black pepper. Bring ratatouille to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3 minutes.
3. 3 Pour ratatouille into prepared baking dish and arrange polenta slices and mozzarella cheese rounds over the top.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is simmering and mozzarella cheese is melted and bubbling, about 20 minutes.

By emzily23

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• garlic
• black pepper
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Place basil, garlic, and pepper to the bowl of a food processor. Process until leaves and garlic are finely chopped.
2. 2 Add butter and process until just combined. Spoon into a container with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate until firm.

By Janis Dee

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• thyme
• salt
• white pepper
• olive oil
• roma tomato
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Mix together basil, thyme, salt, and white pepper in a bowl. Mix in 5 teaspoons olive oil to make a spreadable paste. Spread paste on cut-side of each tomato half.
2. 2 Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Place tomatoes herb-side down in the skillet. Cover and simmer until tomatoes are hot but not stewed, about 5 minutes.

By LITTLE OREGON GIRL

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• wooden skewer
• cipollini onion
• olive oil
• seasoned salt

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a shallow dish with water; soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, place onions, basil, olive oil, and seasoned salt in a large bowl; toss to coat onions. Refrigerate until flavors blend, 30 to 60 minutes.
3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
4. 4 Thread onions onto the prepared skewers, weaving basil between onions.
5. 5 Cook skewers on the preheated grill until onions are sweet and tender, about 10 minutes, flipping once.

By FrackFamily5 CACT

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• water
• quinoa
• lemon
• parsley
• garlic
• roasted red pepper and garlic seasoning blend

Instructions

1. 1 Stir water, quinoa, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, basil, garlic, and seasoning blend together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Let rest, covered, for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.

By MellyG

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• golden beet
• olive oil
• sea salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Set out a large sheet of aluminum foil and set peeled, cubed beets on top. Fold up the edges to guild a aluminum foil bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with basil. Season with salt and pepper.
3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until beets are soft, about 30 minutes.

By Tara Dunn

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• sweet potato
• butter
• garlic
• thyme

Instructions

1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
2. 2 Transfer potatoes to a large bowl; add butter, garlic, basil, and thyme. Use a potato masher to mash until smooth.

By Master Chef

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• carrot
• pineapple tidbits
• yogurt
• mayonnaise
• poppy seed
• mustard powder
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Stir together carrot matchsticks and pineapple tidbits in a large bowl. Add yogurt, mayonnaise, chopped fresh basil, poppy seeds, ground mustard, and salt. Stir until combined.

By VirginiaWillis

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• olive oil
• zucchini
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets with some olive oil.
2. 2 Combine thinly sliced zucchini and olive oil in a bowl. Spread zucchini slices out in a single layer on the baking sheets.
3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until zucchini are soft and lightly browned on the edges, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool slightly.
4. 4 Season with salt and pepper. Add basil and mix to combine. Serve warm or cold.

By Barbara Sauermann

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• olive oil
• onion
• corn kernel
• cream cheese
• water
• tomato
• parsley
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in corn kernels. Cook, stirring occasionally, until kernels are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in cream cheese and water until cream cheese is melted. Stir in tomatoes, parsley, and basil. Season with salt and black pepper.

By VirginiaWillis

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• butter
• cherry tomato
• white sugar
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add cherry tomatoes, basil, and sugar. Cook for about 30 seconds, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Continue cooking for a few seconds more until tomatoes have just started to blister.

By SunnyByrd

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• olive oil
• garlic
• tomato
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over low heat; add garlic and sauté until tender, about 2 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in crushed tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

By LIAROSE

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• chicken broth
• spinach
• cheese tortellini
• garlic powder
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine chicken broth and spinach in a large pot over high heat; bring to a boil.
2. 2 Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in tortellini; cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 to 5 minutes. Season with basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

By Nicole

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• green bean
• fennel bulb
• olive oil
• salt
• pepper
• feta cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a saucepan half full with water and bring to a boil. Add the green beans and fennel slices; cook until just beginning to become tender, about 4 minutes. Pour into a colander to drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. 2 Return the empty pan to the stove and set heat to medium. Pour in the olive oil and let it heat for a minute. Return the green beans and fennel to the pan. Season with basil, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until coated and warm. Transfer to a serving dish and toss with feta cheese.

By FOXLAIRFARM

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• long grain white rice
• water
• vegetable oil
• zucchini
• green onion
• garlic
• garlic salt
• paprika
• oregano
• tomato
• cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Combine the rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, until rice is tender.
2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a shallow 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
3. 3 Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the zucchini, green onions, and garlic 5 minutes, or until tender. Season with garlic salt, basil, paprika, and oregano. Mix in the cooked rice, tomatoes, and 1 cup cheese. Continue to cook and stir until heated through. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
4. 4 Bake uncovered 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

By Debi Blair McGinness

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• parmesan cheese
• pine nut
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• garlic
• penne pasta
• olive oil
• pine nut
• asparagus
• zucchini
• kalamata olive
• roasted red pepper
• sun-dried tomato
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Make pesto: Combine basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic in a food processor; blend until well combined and consistency is that of fresh pesto.
2. 2 Start pasta: Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook penne in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil over the pasta and toss to coat.
3. 3 While the pasta is cooking, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pine nuts and toss in hot oil until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes; remove to a plate and set aside.
4. 4 Add asparagus, zucchini, olives, red pepper, and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet; cook and stir until hot, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir pine nuts into the vegetable mixture.
5. 5 Add cooked pasta and about 1/4 cup of the pesto, or more to your liking, to the skillet and toss to combine.
6. 6 Serve in bowls topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

By Mikey's Kitchen

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• olive oil
• cherry tomato
• grape tomato
• salt
• pepper
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat until oil starts to smoke.
3. 3 Add tomatoes to hot oil; season with salt and pepper. Sauté, shaking pan frequently, until tomatoes soften and skins just begin to wrinkle, about 2 minutes.
4. 4 Stir in garlic and continue shaking the pan until garlic is fragrant.
5. 5 Remove from heat; stir in fresh basil and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• white vinegar
• vegetable oil
• onion
• sugar
• salt
• oregano
• garlic powder
• artichoke heart
• broccoli
• cauliflower
• carrot
• mushroom

Instructions

1. 1 In a small saucepan, whisk together the vinegar, oil, onion, sugar, salt, basil, oregano and garlic powder. Bring mixture to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 12 minutes.
2. 2 In a large bowl, add the artichoke hearts, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot and mushrooms. Pour the vinegar mixture over all and toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 3 hours. Serve using a slotted spoon.

By Paula

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• pie crust
• tomato
• salt
• garlic
• cheddar cheese
• mozzarella cheese
• mayonnaise

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Press pie pastry into a 9-inch pie pan; prick the bottom and sides with a fork.
2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely; reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. 3 While the crust is cooling, place tomato slices in a single layer in a colander; sprinkle with salt. Let sit for about 10 minutes to release moisture. Blot excess moisture with a paper towel.
4. 4 Arrange 1/2 of the tomatoes in a layer over the bottom of the cooled crust, overlapping the slices. Sprinkle with 1/2 each of the garlic, basil, Cheddar, and mozzarella. Repeat layers once more, then spread mayonnaise over the top.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

By Elizabeth