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Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• mango
• orange juice
• olive oil
• cucumber
• red bell pepper
• onion
• garlic
• jalapeno pepper
• lime juice
• parsley
• cilantro
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Process mangoes, orange juice and oil in a blender or food processor until pureed. Transfer to a medium bowl, along with remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. (Can be made several hours before serving.)

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• strawberry
• white sugar
• balsamic vinegar
• raspberry vinegar
• heavy cream
• sugar
• sour cream
• cream cheese
• white sugar
• almond
• meringue cookie

Instructions

1. 1 Combine strawberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, balsamic vinegar, raspberry vinegar, and basil in a bowl: set aside until strawberries release their juices and absorb flavors, at least 15 minutes.
2. 2 Whip heavy cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. Gradually add 1 tablespoon sugar, continually beating until soft peaks form. Beat in sour cream and cream cheese until well blended.
3. 3 Sprinkle enough of remaining 3 tablespoons sugar into a heavy saucepan until bottom of pan is covered with a thin layer. Cook over medium heat, adding more sugar as it starts to melt; stir until caramelized and amber in color. Stir in almonds.
4. 4 Pour sugar-almond mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper. Place another sheet of parchment paper on top; roll into a thin layer using a rolling pin. Cool. Break into pieces.
5. 5 Spoon a layer of macerated strawberries in bottoms of 4 serving dishes; top with a layer of whipped cream and crushed meringue cookies. Continue layering until reaches tops of dishes. Garnish with caramelized almond pieces, crushed meringue cookies, and macerated strawberries.

By Francisca Azeredo Lobo

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• sugar
• water
• lime juice

Instructions

1. 1 Make a simple syrup by bringing sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan. Allow to boil for 1 minute, then remove from the heat. Let cool for about 10 minutes.
2. 2 Purée cooled simple syrup, lime juice, and basil in a blender. Pour into a container, cover, and place into the freezer until completely frozen, about 2 hours.
3. 3 Break the frozen mixture into pieces and place back into the blender. Blend until smooth. Return to the container, cover, and store in the freezer until ready to serve.

By Mark Logan

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• ✓ basil
• white sugar
• water
• lemon juice
• lemon zest
• lemon

Instructions

1. 1 Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, 3 to 5 minutes. Boil for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add lemon juice, basil sprigs, and lemon zest. Remove from heat and allow to cool for about 20 minutes.
2. 2 Pour into a 9x13-inch metal baking pan or two 8-inch metal cake pans.
3. 3 Place in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Remove basil leaves and stir. Freeze for 6 to 8 hours, stirring sorbet with a fork about once per hour until all the liquid is frozen.
4. 4 Scoop sorbet into individual serving dishes and garnish with lemon slices and fresh basil leaves.

By Bibi

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• vegetable oil
• egg
• sour cream
• white cake mix
• vanilla pudding mix
• balsamic vinegar
• white sugar
• strawberry
• mint

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Generously grease a fluted tube pan (such as a Bundt®).
3. 3 Stir vegetable oil, eggs, and sour cream in a large bowl until thoroughly combined; stir in cake mix, instant vanilla pudding mix, and basil until batter is smooth.
4. 4 Pour batter into prepared pan.
5. 5 Bake until the cake is lightly browned at the edges and a toothpick inserted into the thickest part of the cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
6. 6 Let cake cool in pan for 20 minutes before inverting to turn cake out onto rack to cool completely.
7. 7 Stir balsamic vinegar with sugar in a saucepan and place over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until vinegar syrup is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool syrup to room temperature.
8. 8 Just before serving, stir strawberries with balsamic syrup in a bowl; spoon berries and syrup over the cake. Sprinkle cake with fresh mint.

By jennifer macias

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• butter
• self-rising flour
• white sugar
• milk
• parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• black pepper
• peach
• white sugar
• balsamic vinegar
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pour 2 teaspoons melted butter into the bottoms of two 6-ounce glass or ceramic ramekins.
2. 2 Combine self-rising flour with 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl; whisk in milk to make a smooth batter. Whisk Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and black pepper into the batter; divide equally between the prepared ramekins.
3. 3 Place peach slices into a bowl and top with 2 tablespoons sugar and basil. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and water; mix. Allow peaches to rest and let sugar draw out the moisture, about 10 minutes. Divide sliced peaches and their juice over the batter.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the cobbler batter rises up over the peaches and cobblers are browned and bubbling, about 35 minutes. Let cool for about 20 minutes before serving for cobblers set up. Serve warm.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• mango
• lime
• cayenne pepper
• salt
• white sugar
• mango

Instructions

1. 1 Combine mango chunks, lime juice, basil, cayenne pepper, and salt in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour mango purée into a large bowl; stir in sugar until sugar dissolves. Fold in diced mango. Pour into freezer pop molds.
2. 2 Freeze until firm, 14 to 24 hours.

By Danielle Walquist Lynch

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• butter
• water
• white sugar
• cornstarch
• strawberry
• crescent roll
• sugar
• cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
2. 2 Bring water, ½ cup sugar, and cornstarch to a low boil in a saucepan, stirring constantly; add strawberries and basil and stir to coat. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Cut 1 tablespoon butter into pieces; place on top strawberries.
3. 3 Unroll crescent rolls; tear into pieces and arrange on top strawberries, adding as much as you'd like.
4. 4 Place remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a microwave-safe dish; microwave until melted, about 10 seconds. Brush melted butter over crescent rolls; sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon on top.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden, about 25 minutes, covering with aluminum foil during the last 5 minutes to prevent over-browning.

By Rachael N Reed Palmer

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• decorating candy
• silver dragee
• cream cheese
• confectioners' sugar
• coconut extract
• vegetable oil
• egg
• water
• coconut
• white cake mix
• butter
• lemon
• lemon juice
• curry powder
• egg
• sugar
• heavy cream

Instructions

1. 1 To make the sweet basil cream, heat the whipping cream in a saucepan until hot; do not boil. Turn off the heat and add the basil, stems and all, to the cream and allow it to steep for 1 hour. Refrigerate the cream for 3 hours or overnight. Strain and discard the basil.
2. 2 Meanwhile, make the sweet curry lemon curd. Use a large microwave-safe bowl: the curd will expand to twice its volume as it cooks. Whisk together the white sugar, two eggs, and curry powder until smooth. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and butter. Cook in the microwave, stirring at one-minute intervals, until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Pour the cooked curd through a sieve and refrigerate for at least three hours or until set. The mixture will have the consistency of soft pudding.
3. 3 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with cupcake liners.
4. 4 Combine the white cake mix and coconut flakes in a mixing bowl. Stir in the water, three eggs, vegetable oil, and coconut extract. (For an extra-light texture, separate the egg whites from the yolks and beat the whites until medium-stiff peaks form. Fold the beaten egg whites into the cake batter.)
5. 5 Scoop the cake batter into the prepared pans, filling the cups 2/3 full. Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool completely.
6. 6 In a chilled bowl, whip the cold basil-infused cream and 3 cups of confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate. Beat the cream cheese and remaining 3 cups of confectioners' sugar until smooth and soft. Fold in the whipped cream and mix gently until fully combined.
7. 7 To decorate the cupcakes, spread a tablespoon of the lemon curd on top of each cupcake, followed by a dollop of the basil cream. Sprinkle with dragees.

By mkecupcakequeen

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• all-purpose flour
• whole wheat flour
• almond meal
• sugar
• lemon zest
• salt
• butter
• buttermilk
• egg yolk
• white sugar
• cornstarch
• milk
• vanilla extract
• apricot
• apricot jam

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Whisk all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, almond meal, 1 tablespoon sugar, lemon zest, and salt together in a large bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture forms pea-sized crumbs. Stir in buttermilk until dough comes together.
3. 3 Press dough into the bottom and ½ inch up sides of a 16x12-inch baking pan or baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack, about 1 hour.
5. 5 Meanwhile, whisk egg yolks, ⅔ cup sugar, and cornstarch together in a heavy-bottomed saucepan; whisk in milk. Add basil; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture begins to steam, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low and discard basil. Whisk vigorously until custard thickens, about 1 minute.
6. 6 Set a mesh strainer over a large bowl. Pour custard through strainer; press it through using a rubber spatula. Whisk vanilla extract into custard. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto custard surface. Refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours.
7. 7 Pour custard into crust; spread to edges with a rubber spatula. Arrange apricot slices on top.
8. 8 Place apricot jam in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high until melted, about 1 minute. Brush jam over apricot slices.

By cheesemite

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• red bell pepper
• chicken broth
• garlic
• oregano
• heavy cream
• feta cheese

Instructions

1. 1 In a food processor or blender, process undrained peppers with chicken broth, garlic, oregano, and basil until smooth.
2. 2 Transfer liquid to a saucepan, and heat over medium-low heat. Simmer for 5 minutes. Slowly whisk in cream, and heat through.
3. 3 Serve in soup bowls over crumbled feta cheese. Sprinkle additional feta cheese and oregano on top for garnish.

By AMYGANYO

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• cream cheese
• half-and-half
• chive
• rye bread
• cucumber

Instructions

1. 1 Beat cream cheese with half-and-half with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth and easy to spread; stir in chives.
2. 2 Use a large round cookie or biscuit cutter to cut 24 rounds out of the bread slices. Spread each round with cream cheese mixture and top each canape with 1 or 2 thin cucumber slices and a basil leaf. If making ahead, cover tea sandwiches lightly with plastic wrap and chill.

By christaann

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• farfalle pasta
• chorizo sausage
• pine nut
• garlic
• parmesan cheese
• tomato
• olive oil
• red wine vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Cook pasta in salted, boiling water until al dente.
2. 2 While the pasta is cooking, brown chorizo over medium heat. Add nuts and brown them also; do not burn! Add garlic, and remove from heat.
3. 3 Drain pasta. In a large bowl, toss together pasta, chorizo mixture, basil, cheese, and tomatoes. Whisk together olive oil and vinegar; pour over pasta, and toss. Serve.

By Karyn

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• chicken
• onion
• celery
• poultry seasoning
• allspice
• salt
• black pepper
• seasoning salt
• cream of chicken soup
• egg
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• water
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Place chicken, onion, and celery in a large pot; fill the pot with water. Season with poultry seasoning, whole allspice, basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and seasoning salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for approximately 2 hours, or until chicken is cooked.
2. 2 Remove chicken from broth and set chicken aside to cool; strain broth to remove seasonings and any bone. Return broth to the pan, stir in cream of chicken soup and continue simmering.
3. 3 In a medium bowl, stir together eggs, olive oil, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper with 2 cups water. Gradually add flour, and stir to form a thick dough.
4. 4 Using a large spoon and knife, scoop a spoonful of dough and cut small pieces into broth. Repeat with remaining dough. Stir, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
5. 5 Meanwhile, skin and debone chicken; cut meat into small pieces, add to broth and heat through.

By SLOEFINGER

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• ground sausage
• cream cheese
• bread crumb
• romano cheese
• olive oil
• garlic salt
• oregano
• hungarian hot pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Cook sausage in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and let cool for 5 minutes.
3. 3 Transfer sausage to a medium bowl. Add cream cheese, bread crumbs, Romano cheese, olive oil, garlic salt, oregano, and basil; mix until well combined.
4. 4 Stuff pepper halves with sausage mixture, then transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until stuffing is golden brown and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

By Russ

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• olive oil
• marjoram
• thyme
• rosemary
• sea salt
• paprika
• black pepper
• vegetable bouillon powder
• pork shank

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Whisk olive oil, marjoram, basil, rosemary, thyme, sea salt, paprika, black pepper, and vegetable bouillon powder together in a bowl. Rub pork shanks with herb rub and arrange on a large baking pan.
3. 3 Roast in preheated oven until shanks are tender and outer skin is crispy, about 3 hours.

By Kevin Edwards

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• egg
• heavy cream
• saltine cracker
• parmesan cheese
• garlic powder
• salt
• pepper
• chicken thigh
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 In a medium bowl, combine the egg and heavy cream and beat together well. In a separate medium bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, cheese, basil, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste.
3. 3 Rinse chicken and pat dry. Dip each piece into the egg wash and then dredge liberally in the cracker crumb mixture. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Fry the chicken in the oil for 5 minutes per side, or until both sides are golden brown and crusty. Place chicken in a 9x13 baking dish and cover with foil.
4. 4 Bake, covered, at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 minutes, then remove foil and bake, uncovered, for 15 to 20 more minutes, or until chicken juices run clear.

By Suzanne

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• spinach spaghetti pasta
• butter
• pollock
• onion
• escargot
• garlic
• parsley
• oregano
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti, and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain, stir in a tablespoon of butter, and set aside.
2. 2 Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until lightly browned. Lay the pollock fillets in the skillet, and cook until golden on each side, about 5 minutes. When the fillets are starting to be done, break them into pieces with a fork or spatula.
3. 3 Add the remaining butter to the skillet, and stir in the escargot. Cook and stir for about 4 minutes. Escargot cooks fast like shrimp, so watch it. Remove from the heat, and season with parsley, oregano and basil. Top with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.

By Victoria M H

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• butter
• linguica sausage
• onion
• green bell pepper
• red bell pepper
• black pepper
• oregano
• bean
• water
• white rice

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat; add linguica, onion, bell peppers, black pepper, basil, and oregano. Sauté until vegetables are very tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
2. 2 Stir beans into linguica-vegetable mixture; cook until beans are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Pour in water; stir in rice. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is completely absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

By Cathy Chace

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• olive oil
• shallot
• garlic
• thyme
• salt
• black pepper
• goat cheese
• date
• chicken breast
• prosciutto

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread 1 tablespoon olive oil on a baking sheet; set aside.
2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallots; cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Transfer shallot mixture to a bowl. Mix in goat cheese, dates, and basil; stir until well-combined.
3. 3 Cut a 1-inch long slit with a sharp knife into the thick side of each chicken breast. Work your fingers into the slit and expand the slit to form a pocket.
4. 4 With your fingers or a spoon, stuff each chicken breast with about 1/4 cup goat cheese mixture. Wipe off any cheese mixture from the outside of chicken breast. Wrap each breast in a slice of prosciutto so that the pocket opening is covered. Place chicken breasts, seam-sides down, onto the prepared baking sheet.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Flip chicken and continue baking until chicken is no longer pink and prosciutto is browned and crisp, about 20 minutes more.

By stefychefy

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• salt
• black pepper
• paprika
• oregano
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• beef brisket
• onion
• bay leaf
• irish stout beer

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
2. 2 Mix salt, black pepper, paprika, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl; rub spice mixture over brisket.
3. 3 Arrange onion rings in the bottom of a roasting pan; lay brisket, fat-side up, atop onions. Scatter bay leaves around brisket. Pour beer over brisket. Cover roasting pan with an oven-proof lid or aluminum foil.
4. 4 Cook in the preheated oven for 8 hours. An instant-read thermometer should read an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (65 degrees C). Remove from oven and let rest for 1 hour before slicing.

By JOSIE

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• cream of chicken soup
• dry white wine
• kalamata olive
• oil-cured olive
• caper
• garlic
• artichoke heart
• sun-dried tomato
• chicken breast
• rice
• egg noodle
• mashed potato

Instructions

1. 1 Stir the soup, wine, olives, capers, garlic, artichokes and tomatoes in a 3 1/2-quart slow cooker. Add the chicken and turn to coat.
2. 2 Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours** or until the chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with the basil, if desired. Serve with the rice.

By Campbell's Kitchen

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• cooking spray
• vegetable oil
• onion
• ground beef
• green bean
• tomato
• garlic
• potato
• water
• egg
• cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. 4 Add ground beef and basil. Cook and stir until beef is crumbly and browned, about 5 minutes.
5. 5 Mix in green beans, tomatoes, and garlic; cook until beans are slightly softened, about 5 minutes more.
6. 6 Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
7. 7 Mix together mashed potatoes, water, and beaten egg in a medium bowl until smooth. Spread evenly over beef mixture.
8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes start to brown on top, 15 to 20 minutes.
9. 9 Sprinkle with cheese and continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes.
10. 10 Serve and enjoy!

By GINGER P

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• long grain white rice
• olive oil
• ground beef
• tomato
• chicken stock
• bay leaf
• salt
• black pepper
• mint
• egg
• mozzarella cheese
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, and cook, stirring to crumble, until evenly browned. Mix in the crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, and bay leaves. Simmer for 25 minutes over low heat.
3. 3 Meanwhile, place rice into a saucepan with enough water to cover by one inch. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes (halfway), then drain off water.
4. 4 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove bay leaves from sauce, and mix in the half-cooked rice. Stir in basil, mint, eggs, and mozzarella cheese; season with salt and pepper.
5. 5 Transfer to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 40 minutes.

By INGU

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• white wine
• olive oil
• chicken breast
• garlic
• onion
• tomato
• white wine
• thyme
• kalamata olive
• parsley
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat white wine and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden, about 4 to 6 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
2. 2 Add garlic to pan drippings; sauté for 30 seconds. Add onion; cook and stir until onions are tender, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add 1/2 cup white wine; simmer for 10 minutes. Add thyme and basil and simmer for 5 more minutes.
3. 3 Return chicken to skillet, cover, and cook over low heat until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Add olives and parsley; cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

By Robyn Webb

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• porcini mushroom
• cream of mushroom soup
• water
• chicken stock
• butter
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• arborio rice
• salt
• pepper
• thyme

Instructions

1. 1 Place dried mushrooms into a small bowl, and cover with hot water; soak 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, and gently squeeze dry with paper towels. Chop mushrooms, and set aside.
2. 2 Scoop cream of mushroom soup into a bowl, and gradually stir in boiling water until mixture is smooth but not runny.
3. 3 In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the stock to a gentle simmer.
4. 4 Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onion, garlic, and chopped mushrooms; cook about 3 minutes. Gradually stir in rice; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly to coat rice with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in thyme and basil to taste.
5. 5 Pour in the mushroom soup mixture, stirring until absorbed. Gradually add 1/3 stock, stirring until liquid is absorbed. Continue to stir in stock gradually, 1 cup at a time, allowing the liquid to be absorbed before adding another cup. It should take about 20 minutes for all the stock to be absorbed and the rice becomes al dente (tender but firm to the bite).

By Kathy

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• ground beef
• onion
• rosemary
• mixed vegetable
• tomato
• tomato sauce
• red potato
• butter
• romano cheese
• milk
• garlic
• salt
• oregano

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
2. 2 Place beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Season with rosemary and basil. Cook and stir until beef is evenly browned; drain grease. Mix in mixed vegetables, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Cook and stir until vegetables are heated through. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
3. 3 Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
4. 4 Add butter, Romano cheese, milk, garlic, salt, and oregano to potatoes in the pot. Mash together with a potato masher until smooth. Spread mashed potatoes over beef and vegetable mixture in the baking dish.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn the oven broiler to high and continue cooking until the top of potatoes are golden brown, about 3 minutes.

By HEATHER C

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• olive oil
• linguica sausage
• onion
• green bell pepper
• chicken
• oregano
• salt
• black pepper
• white wine
• chicken broth
• bay leaf
• red pepper flakes
• orange

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sausage, onion, and bell pepper; saute until vegetables are softened and sausage is browned, about 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate, leaving drippings in the pot.
2. 2 Combine oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and rub on chicken. Add chicken to the pot, raise heat to medium-high, and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
3. 3 Stir sausage and vegetable mixture into the pot with wine, broth, bay leaves, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer, covered, until chicken is no longer pink in the centers, 35 to 45 minutes.
4. 4 Remove and discard bay leaves. Serve chicken with orange wedges.

By mcqueenbee

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• tomato
• water
• olive oil
• cucumber
• yellow bell pepper
• onion
• jalapeno pepper
• garlic
• sherry vinegar
• parsley
• cilantro
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Pour 1/2 cup diced tomatoes into a food processor. Add water and oil to the food processor; blend until puréed. Pour into a medium bowl and add remaining diced tomatoes.
2. 2 Stir in cucumber, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, garlic, vinegar, and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• ground turkey
• onion
• cabbage
• tomato
• chicken broth
• water
• long grain white rice
• worcestershire sauce
• salt
• black pepper
• cheddar cheese
• tomato sauce
• sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Add turkey and onion; cook and stir until turkey is brown and crumbly and onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
2. 2 Add cabbage, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, water, rice, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon basil, salt, and black pepper; make sure mixture does not exceed maximum fill line. Stir occasionally until mixture starts to boil, 5 to 7 minutes.
3. 3 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Set timer for 5 minutes, allowing pressure to build, 10 to 15 minutes.
4. 4 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5. 5 Release pressure using the natural-release method, about 8 minutes. Then use the quick-release method to release remaining pressure in short bursts according to manufacturer's instructions.
6. 6 Unlock and remove the lid; stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
7. 7 Combine tomato sauce, sugar, and remaining ½ teaspoon basil in a bowl; pour ½ sauce into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spoon cabbage-rice mixture over sauce; spoon remaining ½ sauce over top. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 25 to 30 minutes.

By hrsping