Barbecue Poached Salmon with Basil Mayonnaise

This is not real poaching but rather more like steaming, leaving the salmon to taste as if it were simmered in aromatic liquid. It's magnificent hot and mighty tasty cold. Toss any leftovers the next night with pasta and dressing.

Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato Mayonnaise

This Italian-inspired mayonnaise adds a little something special to grilled chicken or fish. On another night, use it as a dipping sauce for asparagus spears.

Naan With Blueberry, Feta, & Basil Recipe

Enjoy a quick and flavourful snack that's sure to get you compliments!

Roti with Ground Beef & Basil Leaves

We all know that summer is the perfect time to enjoy the freshest of in-season produce, but this year we’re thinking beyond the de rigueur sweet peppers and corn to ingredients native to Southeast Asia – kaffir lime leaves, galangal, tamarind and taro, for example. And since a herb, spice or vegetable is only as good as the dish it’s cooked in, we’re taking cues from celebrated Thai chef and restaurateur Saiphin Moore and presenting recipes from her first cookbook, Rosa’s Thai Café, that are sure to become essentials in your culinary repertoire all year long.

Mega Veggie Burgers, Garden Salad & Basil Dressing

Tofu is a brilliant carrier of flavors, plus it's high in protein, low in saturated fat, and a great source of calcium and phosphorus, both of which make for strong and healthy bones.

Orzo with Parmesan, Basil and Smoked Chicken

This is an eash one-dish meal that has many layers of taste. Served with a variety of my favorite salads, my guests rave about this recipe. Similar to a risotto, the parmesan cheese unites the flavours. And did I mention that it is just as good as a luncheon leftover?

Basil Pesto perfect for Italian-Style Sandwiches

Pork and Vegetable Curry with Fresh Basil

Thai cooking is influenced by Indian cuisine, evident in dishes such as this one. Serve this fresh-flavoured mild curry over steaming mounds of rice.

Rotini with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Basil

This no-cook sauce is so easy that this dish is ready in the time it takes to cook the pasta. Depending on the sun-dried tomatoes you use, you may need to add salt.

Parmesan Panna Cotta with Cherry Tomatoes & Basil