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Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• mozzarella cheese
• cherry tomato
• mozzarella

Instructions

1. 1 Heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly into hot skillet; cook until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
2. 2 Arrange tomato slices, basil leaves, and fresh mozzarella slices on the melted cheese, leaving space for a "crust" to form; cook until top is bubbling and edges are browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
3. 3 Remove skillet from heat and loosen pizza with a spatula. Gently slice pizza onto a cutting board; cool for 1 minute before slicing.

By themoodyfoodie

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• bacon
• feta
• chicken breast
• tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool, then crumble into small pieces.
2. 2 Mix bacon and feta together in small bowl.
3. 3 Cut a 2 to 3 inch slit lengthwise in the side of the chicken breast creating a pocket, and fill with mixture. Secure shut with toothpicks.
4. 4 Place chicken in slow cooker, then add tomatoes and basil.
5. 5 Cook on High until chicken is no longer pink in the middle, about three hours.

By Stephen Wallace

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• red potato
• tomato
• garlic
• olive oil
• rosemary

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Toss potatoes, tomatoes, basil, and garlic with olive oil in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with rosemary.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven, turning occasionally until tender, 20 to 30 minutes.

By Moritaka Yagi

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• butter
• walleye fillet
• lemon pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Pour butter into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. 2 Place fillets in the prepared baking dish, skin-sides down. Season fillets with lemon pepper and basil.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until walleye is opaque and it flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 7 minutes.

By Lee McMullen

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• parmesan cheese
• almond
• olive oil
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Combine basil, Parmesan cheese, almonds, olive oil, and garlic in a food processor; pulse until blended. Pour in more olive oil, with the processor running, until pesto is thick and smooth.

By SAS4U

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
2. 2 Coarsely chop the tomato and transfer to a small bowl. Sprinkle the tomato chunks with basil, olive oil, and salt. Set aside.
3. 3 Once the water is boiling, stir in the rigatoni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander, and then return the pasta to the pot.
4. 4 Pour the tomato mixture over the pasta and toss to mix.

By Langu

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• italian dressing
• chicken breast
• beefsteak tomato
• red onion

Instructions

1. 1 Pour 1/4 cup Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing over chicken in large, shallow nonaluminum baking dish or plastic bag. Cover, or close bag, and marinate in refrigerator, turning occasionally, 30 minutes to 3 hours.
2. 2 Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, onion, basil and 1/4 cup Dressing in medium bowl. Cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
3. 3 Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade. Grill or broil chicken, turning once and brushing frequently with remaining 1/4 cup Dressing, until chicken is thoroughly cooked, about 12 minutes. Serve tomato mixture over chicken.

By Wish-Bone

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• chicken breast
• ranch dressing
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Combine the dressing, garlic and basil in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken pieces, turning them to coat. Squeeze out air and seal bag. Place in refrigerator for 1/2 hour.
2. 2 Preheat grill to medium heat.
3. 3 Grill chicken breasts for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, turning occasionally, until juices run clear when pierced with a fork.

By Trudi Davidoff

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• chicken breast
• parsley
• dijon mustard
• parmesan cheese
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a 1/4-inch thickness. Remove top sheet of plastic. Cut each chicken breast into strips. Roll up and thread on a skewer.
2. 2 Combine parsley, Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese, basil, and garlic in a small bowl. Spread mixture over skewered chicken.
3. 3 Place chicken skewers on a baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until flavors combine, at least 2 hours.
4. 4 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
5. 5 Uncover skewers and broil in the preheated oven, turning once halfway through, until chicken is no longer pink and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Cindy Larkins

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• rutabaga
• olive oil
• kosher salt
• sugar
• oregano

Instructions

1. 1 Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Place rutabaga in a large resealable plastic bag and drizzle olive oil over it. Seal the bag tightly and shake until rutabaga is nicely covered with oil. Open the bag and add salt, sugar, basil, and oregano. Seal the bag again and shake gently until spices are evenly distributed. Transfer rutabaga to a nonstick baking sheet.
3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until tender and golden, stirring halfway through, about 40 minutes.

By Shannon Kelley

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• garlic
• cilantro
• kosher salt
• black pepper
• paprika
• lime

Instructions

1. 1 Combine garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper, and paprika in a mixing bowl. Whisk in lime juice until well combined.

By Ish Latif

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• vegetable oil
• garlic
• tomato
• water
• salt
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil and garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and hot water and mix to combine.
2. 2 Close and lock the lid. Select low pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3. 3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 25 minutes. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Season with basil, salt, and sugar. Stir to combine, crushing tomatoes.

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• parmesan cheese
• garlic powder
• hot dog bun
• margarine

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 Stir Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and basil together in a small bowl.
3. 3 Place hot dog buns, cut-sides up, onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread margarine onto buns, then sprinkle Parmesan mixture over top.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

By Billie Miller

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• russet potato
• margarine
• pumpkin
• salt
• pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

1. 1 Cut potatoes into big chunks, leaving skins on.
2. 2 Combine potatoes and 1 1/2 cups water in a stovetop pressure cooker.
3. 3 Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound, about 10 minutes. Adjust temperature until regulator is gently rocking. Cook for 10 minutes. Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. Unlock lid and remove.
4. 4 Drain water and mash potatoes. Stir in margarine. Stir in pumpkin, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and basil until combined.

By JJsMa

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• tomato
• mozzarella cheese
• chicken breast
• tomato sauce
• garlic
• crouton

Instructions

1. 1 Stir together drained tomatoes, cheese, and basil in a medium bowl; set aside.
2. 2 Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a 1/2-inch thickness. Top evenly with tomato mixture, pressing onto chicken.
3. 3 Combine tomato sauce and garlic in large skillet; add chicken. Bring sauce to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center and measures 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
4. 4 Top with croutons just before serving.

By Hunt's

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• water
• tomato puree
• brown sugar
• salt
• white bread
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the water and tomato puree. Mix in the brown sugar, basil and salt, and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, then set aside.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
3. 3 Place the bread cubes into the dish, and drizzle with melted butter. Pour the tomato sauce over all. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
4. 4 Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Remove the lid for the last 10 minutes.

By Randi

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• long-grain white rice
• beef broth
• condensed french onion soup
• butter
• worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 In a 2 quart casserole dish combine rice, broth, soup, butter, Worcestershire sauce and basil.
3. 3 Bake covered for 1 hour, stirring once after 30 minutes.

By MONICA RODRIGUEZ

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• tomato
• red cooking wine
• sugar
• oregano
• garlic powder
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine diced tomatoes, cooking wine, sugar, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and pepper in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until heated through, about 10 minutes.

By Mary B

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• lemon
• whole wheat penne
• garlic
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Wrap lemons in aluminum foil.
3. 3 Place lemons in the preheated oven and roast until tender, about 30 minutes.
4. 4 While lemons are roasting, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain pasta and set aside.
5. 5 Remove lemons from the oven and let cool slightly. Remove foil, slice each lemon in half, and squeeze roasted lemon pulp into a bowl.
6. 6 Heat oil in a large skillet. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add lemon pulp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add cooked pasta, basil, salt and pepper; toss well. Serve hot.

By Sunaina

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• spaghetti
• salt
• breaded chicken fillet
• marinara sauce
• mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, set 2 chicken fillets into the air fryer basket.
4. 4 Air fry chicken fillets for 6 minutes. Flip fillets over and cook for 6 minutes on the other side. Spread marinara sauce over fillets. Top each fillet with mozzarella slices. Air fry until cheese is melted, about 3 more minutes.
5. 5 Drain spaghetti noodles and divide noodles between 2 bowls. Carefully add a chicken fillet to each bowl. Garnish with basil.

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• salmon fillet
• tomato
• olive oil
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; coat with cooking spray.
2. 2 Place salmon fillets on foil; sprinkle with basil. Top with tomato slices, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until salmon opaque in center and Parmesan lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

By CHEDDAR97005

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• chicken breast
• all-purpose flour
• butter
• chicken stock
• lemon juice
• lemon zest

Instructions

1. 1 Place chicken breasts on a cutting board. Flatten slightly using the smooth side of a meat mallet. Dust both sides lightly with flour.
2. 2 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until bubbling. Saute chicken breasts until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Add chicken stock, lemon juice, basil, and lemon zest. Cover and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
3. 3 Transfer chicken to a warm platter. Cover loosely to keep warm. Boil remaining liquid over high heat, uncovered, until reduced to 1/2 cup. Spoon sauce over chicken.

By Lillian's Kitchen

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• wooden skewer
• shrimp
• pesto
• lemon

Instructions

1. 1 Soak skewers in a dish filled with water for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
3. 3 Thread shrimp onto skewers; place on a large dish. Brush shrimp with 1 ounce pesto.
4. 4 Cook on the preheated grill, flipping frequently, until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 4 minutes per side.
5. 5 Brush cooked shrimp with 1 ounce pesto; sprinkle with basil. Serve with remaining pesto and lemon slices.

By missterri25

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• rice bread crumb
• olive oil
• oregano
• rosemary
• garlic powder
• pork tenderloin

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. 2 Mix bread crumbs, olive oil, oregano, basil, rosemary, and garlic powder in a resealable plastic bag. Add pork tenderloin, seal bag, and shake until pork is coated. Place coated pork on the prepared baking sheet.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until pork is cooked through, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Let pork rest for 10 minutes before cutting into 1/2-inch thick slices.

By Jansafire

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• halibut fillet
• olive oil
• lime juice
• thyme
• oregano
• rosemary

Instructions

1. 1 Place halibut fillets in a shallow baking dish. In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, thyme, basil, oregano, and rosemary. Pour marinade over fish, cover, and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours.
2. 2 Preheat grill for medium heat. Adjust grate height to between 4 and 6 inches from heat source.
3. 3 Lightly oil grill grate. Remove halibut from dish, and discard marinade. Cook for 5 minutes per side, or until fish can be easily flaked with a fork.

By Karen David

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• bacon
• onion
• date
• oregano
• chicken stock
• butternut squash

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Cook and stir bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove bacon and discard most of the drippings, leaving about 2 teaspoons bacon drippings in the skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels. Cook and stir onion in the hot drippings until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Stir cooked bacon, dates, oregano, and basil into onion; add chicken stock to thin the filling.
4. 4 Cut the top and stem from the squash, jack o'lantern-style, and scoop out seeds and stringy pulp. Cut out and discard small button at the bottom of the squash. Stuff the date filling into the cavity and replace the top. Set squash into a baking dish, pour in 1/2 inch of water, and cover with aluminum foil.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, 40 minutes to 1 hour. Test for doneness by removing top and inserting a thin, sharp knife into the flesh at the bottom. Slice squash into wedges to serve.

By Rick

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• pine nut
• garlic
• olive oil
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Cook pine nuts in a dry skillet in a single layer over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Immediately transfer to a plate to stop the cooking process; cool, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Combine pine nuts, basil, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended. Pour in olive oil slowly, with the processor running on low speed, until mixture is smooth. Add Parmesan cheese; pulse until just combined.

By Tipsy Inspirations

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• olive oil
• butter
• onion
• black pepper
• water
• chicken bouillon
• pasta

Instructions

1. 1 In a large skillet place oil, butter and onions and cook until golden brown.
2. 2 Add basil, pepper, water and bouillon and cook on low heat for 10 minutes.
3. 3 Add onion mixture to cooked pasta, sprinkle with cheese, toss and serve.

By Jackie

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• ground turkey
• tomato
• garlic
• tomato sauce
• sugar
• bow tie pasta

Instructions

1. 1 In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey until browned.
2. 2 Stir in the stewed tomatoes, garlic, tomato sauce, sugar and basil, and then simmer for about 20 minutes.
3. 3 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente, and then drain. Combine the pasta and turkey mixture; toss and serve.

By Denise Lutinski

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• butter
• portobello mushroom
• port wine
• heavy cream

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender. Stir in port; simmer until liquid reduced by half. Stir in cream; simmer until sauce becomes a thick gravy. Stir in basil just before serving.

By Breinn Robert