Lemon-Basil Tilapia with Charred Tomatoes and Zucchini Wedges
Summer harvest vegetables round out this fresh, flavourful dish. You can substitute the tilapia with any firm-flesh fish that will stay intact on a hot, well oiled grill.
Summer harvest vegetables round out this fresh, flavourful dish. You can substitute the tilapia with any firm-flesh fish that will stay intact on a hot, well oiled grill.
Our Big Batch Mac 'n' Cheese Sauce is the star of this dish. Top with basil and serve immediately.
Grill up kabobs as a side dish for a vegetarian meal (such as chickpea burgers) or to serve with grilled meat or fish. Use either basil pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto. No pesto? Add 1/4 cup (50 mL) minced fresh basil (or 1 tsp/5 mL dried) to the butter.
The beauty of our twist on a pizza Margherita is in its simplicity. The no-cook tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil don't need fussing over chewy and tender dough like this.
Lemony, basil-scented pasta is always a hit. Look for a prepared pesto that is lower in sodium, and mix it up by using a sun-dried tomato version instead of the basil one once in a while. Or omit the pesto altogether and sprinkle a tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese on top of each dish to finish.
Garden-fresh green beans and new potatoes smothered in basil pesto makes this an irresistible pasta entree. Makes a great potluck and picnic dish.
You can substitute a combination of the parsley and basil with any combination of tender herbs: Chives, cilantro or dill are all good options.
Has your backyard herb garden left you with an abundance of basil? Take a break from pesto and try this rustic, herb-infused tomato sauce.
Full of basil's peppy fresh colour and flavour, this spread is a snap to put together before you leave home. Serve with crackers or vegetable sticks.
Try this hearty salad studded with salami, olives, tiny tomatoes, roasted pepper and fresh basil, from the "Going All Out" block party menu in the June issue of Canadian Living.
