Pump up a plain burger with pesto mayonnaise and market fresh ingredients.
Recipe:Napa Valley Basil Burger
Mark Boughton/styling: Teresa Blackburn
Roasted Chicken Salad with Basil
Rotisserie chicken tossed with crunchy garden veggies and a half-cup of basil is a foolproof summer dish.
Recipe:Roasted Chicken Salad with Basil
Mark Boughton/styling: Teresa Blackburn
Pistachio-Basil Pesto
A fragrant mixture of basil and pistachio nuts that is fantastic with linguini or slathered over chicken for baking or grilling.
Recipe:Pistachio-Basil Pesto
Mark Boughton/styling: Teresa Blackburn
Savory Basil Slice-and-Bakes
These cheesy basil bites make ahead and easily freeze for down-the-road baking.
Recipe:Savory Basil Slice-and-Bakes
Mark Boughton/styling: Teresa Blackburn
Shrimp, Orzo Pistachio Pesto Salad
Delicate shrimp tossed in orzo and our Pistachio-Basil Pesto is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
Recipe:Shrimp, Orzo Pistachio Pesto Salad
Aromatic, pungent basil shines like a star in some of our favorite dishes.
Mark Boughton/styling: Teresa Blackburn
Pasta with Tomatoes, Brie and Basil
Incredibly quick and easy to put together, this pasta brings out the creamy best in brie and juicy tomatoes.
Recipe:Pasta with Tomatoes, Brie and Basil
Mark Boughton/styling: Teresa Blackburn
Tomato Basil Soup
Basil is tomato's best friend, and this quick and easy soup is proof the pair live in perfect harmony.
Recipe:Tomato Basil Soup