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Cooking with basil

Basil is perfect in pastas, soups and sauces, or add it to a salad for a fresh summer flavour. Try some of these recipes with basil.

Part of the mint family basil originates from central and tropical Asia and Africa. Packed full of nutrients it not only tastes great but it’s incredibly good for you.
An integral part of the Italian kitchen basil is as important to Italians as pasta and tomatoes. In Italy Basil is considered a token of love. Why not show your loved ones you care with some of these delicious basil recipes.
 

Basil and lime salmon

This quick and easy salmon recipe with lime and basil couldn't be easier to make yet it makes a sophisticated centrepiece that will keep lots of diners satisfied.

Classic basil pesto

You can vary this pesto recipe by using different herbs such as mint, coriander or flatleaf parsley, or replacing the pine nuts with almonds, cashews or walnuts. Make your pesto veggie by using vegetarian Parmesan.

Mussels with wine and basil tomatoes

You'll love this mussels with wine and basil tomatoes dish, mussels are so tasty and easy to cook.

Ricotta and basil ravioli

Use our basic pasta dough by Kate Belcher to make this ravishing ravioli made of ricotta and basil. It's suitable for vegetarians too.

Fresh tomato soup with basil oil

This splendid soup only takes 30 minutes and is ideal for vegetarians.

Basil and Parmesan stuffed chicken

You’ll need to cook this in a kettle barbecue to make sure it’s cooked through. If you don’t have one, roast in the oven at 180°C/fan160°C/gas 4 for 35 minutes, and finish off on an open barbecue for 10 minutes, turning once.

Basil haloumi and roasted vegetable skewers

Haloumi is a salty Greek cheese that's perfect for a barbecue because it keeps its shape at high temperatures.

Fettuccine with melting Brie, cherry tomatoes and basil

Pasta coated in melting Brie is a quick and easy vegetarian dish to whip up for a weeknight supper so you can put your feet up in front of the TV.

Roast cod with bacon, tomatoes and basil

delicious. recommends sustainably-caught cod to make this tasty fish supper.

Courgette, basil and rice-stuffed peppers

These courgette, basil and rice-stuffed peppers peppers make for a lovely veggie treat. Ideal with some garlic bread.

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