Basil

How do you improve on a classic Caprese? Grill your tomatoes—and then spill them over charred baguette.

Fresh, crisp, sweet and salty, this is my go-to summer salad. Using in-season fruit in salads always makes for a refreshing change.

Step 1: Prep this simple soffritto and nutty pesto. Step 2: Make beautiful, clean soups on a whim.

A heavy-hitting marinade and a vibrant plum and herb salad transform pork rib chops into a memorable summer meal.

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 cocktails.

I have written many quiche recipes and usually they are mushroom with a little ham, but smoked salmon in a quiche gives a lot of flavor and works beautifully with the basil.

Often unused carrot tops shine in a nutty pesto drizzled over sweet roasted carrots.

Start your weekend on a healthier note with this herb-packed frittata.

It truly doesn’t get any easier than this one-pot sensation.

This dish is one of my favorites for the grill. If a fish comes whole from the store, leave the head and tail on when you cook it, to help retain moisture. The fish is done when the inside of the stomach is dry.

We like the combo of spicy and sweet Italian sausage, but use any uncooked sausage you like—merguez or chorizo would work.

When you have good, fresh strawberries, you don't really need to do too much to them. Try this simple preparation for dessert tonight.

Crispy, salty, creamy, and full of protein (really!), these chickpeas should be a staple in your kitchen.

Fresh basil and pears team up for a winning combo of sweet fruit and herbal notes in this bright, crisp salad.

In Argentina, this mix of herbs and spices is combined with oil and vinegar and used as a sauce for grilled meats. For best results, use dried herb leaves—not powdered or ground.

This manicotti recipe is filled with three cheeses & Italian herbs, then covered in a delicious Italian sausage marinara sauce! Created by Whitney Bond of WhitneyBond.com.

Whip up these Ricotta, Basil, and Tomato Tea Sandwiches in just a few minutes. Created by Pamela Reed, Brooklyn Farm Girl.

Braised with balsamic vinegar and tomatoes, beef short ribs are the kind of deeply flavorful, comforting main you want on a chilly Sunday night.

Blanching fresh basil leaves before blending is the key to this vibrant, ultra-herby pesto. Perfect for pasta, it also dresses up pizza, scrambled eggs, and more.