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Basil Cashew Lime Vermicelli Bowls with Pork and Green Beans

Briefly soaking cashews in hot water softens them enough that you can blend them into a creamy (and gorgeously green-hued) basil-lime sauce for noodles. Top those noodles off with pan-seared pork chops...

Author: Anna Stockwell

Gin Basil Smash

A perfect accent for an outdoor supper during tomato season. In winter, it revives the palate as an aperitif. This drink demonstrates so ably how fresh ingredients can be incorporated into everyday drinking...

Author: Jöerg Meyer

Tomato and Bread Soup

Author: Barbara Kafka

Pasta with Clams, Corn, and Basil Pesto

If you'd like to skip the pesto step, you can purchase pre-made pesto at the supermarket; you'll need about half a cup to make this dish. Other quick-cooking shellfish, such as mussels or medium shelled...

Author: Carla Lalli Music

Green Herb Risotto

Author: Janet Fletcher

Pesto Pasta Frittata

Almost any sauced pasta will work will here: marinara! puttanesca! carbonara! The only sauces not invited are cream-based ones-sorry, Alfredo.

Author: David Tamarkin

Turkey Soup with Orzo and White Beans

Author: Kimberly Diamondidis

My Green Papaya Salad

Author: Zakary Pelaccio

Vegetable and Chickpea Ragout

Author: Wendy Giman

Chicken Pesto Wraps

Author: Catherine McCord

Cucumber Basil Egg Salad

Author: Janice Cole

Flatbread Caprese

I don't consider myself a baker, but I do enjoy baking shows like The Great British Bake-Off. And sometimes on a rainy afternoon, I get inspired to have some fun and try something new. This is my attempt...

Author: Patricia Heaton

Kale Minestrone With Pistou

This vegetable-packed soup is all about layering powerful flavor-enhancers: bacon, tomato paste, herbs, peppercorns, a Parm rind, and, of course, kosher salt.

Author: Claire Saffitz

Basil Lemonade

Those abstaining from the cocktails will appreciate this equally refreshing use of basil and lemon, two flavors that pair beautifully.