Walnut Kale Pesto
A nutrient-packed alternative to basil pesto, this kale pesto is delicious tossed with freshly cooked pasta. It's also terrific as a sauce for pizza, topped with chicken, vegetables and stretchy cheese.
A nutrient-packed alternative to basil pesto, this kale pesto is delicious tossed with freshly cooked pasta. It's also terrific as a sauce for pizza, topped with chicken, vegetables and stretchy cheese.
This gorgeous bread wreath does double-duty: It's a warm pull-apart roll for guests to enjoy and an attractive centrepiece to anchor the table. Serve with our Garlicky Basil Butter.
Arrange bean sprouts, basil, chilies and limes on a platter with small bowls of hot sauce and fish sauce to serve with this aromatic soup. Then diners can garnish and season their bowlfuls according to taste.
This summery side cooks in the time your meat takes to rest, so have the veggies ready to grill as soon as the main is done. If you like, substitute parsley, chives or tarragon for the basil.
Here's a simple canapé chock-full of mellow roasted garlic flavour - an earthy yet sophisticated match for drinks. You can also garnish with chopped fresh chives, parsely, oregano or basil for a bit of colour.
Coriander and lime give a classic summer salad a fresh new taste. You can also use parsley or basil instead of the coriander. If you like, add 1 cup (250 mL) cubed smoked cheese to the salad.
The combination of edamame, basil and lemon gives this pesto-like sauce a light, refreshing flavour. Use as a spread for sandwiches and crackers, or toss with cooked pasta, adding a bit of the pasta cooking water to loosen the sauce.
Chicken breasts are a standby ingredient, but frankly, if it's flavour you like, they need help. Hence, here is a basil-mushroom sauce you can tart up with cream or keep lower in fat with evaporated milk.
This rustic, hearty soup fills the kitchen with tantalizing aromas. Enjoy it all year round — in the summer with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of minced fresh basil and in the cold weather months with Parmesan Croûtes.
Thanks to being cooked very slowly for a long period of time, the meat in this ragu is fork tender and soaks up all the tomato sauce around it. Serve over pasta with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil for a delicious meal.
