19 basil summertime Recipes

tomatoes, salt , or as needed, summer squash, finely diced, dry herb stuffing mix, dried basil, ground black pepper, shredded mozzarella cheese

baby heirloom tomatoes, halved, english cucumber, peeled and cubed, cubed cantaloupe, feta cheese, cubed, ripe avocado, peeled and cubed, watercress, coarsely chopped, fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped, chopped red onion, coriander seeds, canola oil, lime juice, rice vinegar, honey, grated lime peel, salt, pepper

fresh edible flowers (such as scented geraniums, nasturtiums, violets, rose petals, pansies, lavender, borage, basil, chiv), water, boiled and cooled, ice cube

fresh green beans, vidalia or other sweet onion, peeled and sliced thin, handful of fresh basil , chiffonade, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, good vinegar -- i like a red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar for this.

italian sweet sausage, hot italian sausages, eggs, salt, fresh ground black pepper, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, unsalted butter, olive oil, shallots, finely chopped, fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced, zucchini, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, minced, tomatoes, sliced, sour cream, chopped fresh basil

canola oil, onion, chopped, garlic scapes, chopped or 2 garlic cloves, minced, swiss chard, stems removed and leaves chopped, eggs, evaporated milk, salt, frozen deep dish pie shell, cheddar cheese, grated, diced tomatoes, drained well, fresh peas, blanched, fresh basil, chopped, fresh dill, chopped , to sprinkle on top of pies

zucchini, olive oil, garlic cloves, crushed, chopped basil, red chilies, lemon, juiced, light cream, parmesan cheese, freshly grated, tagliatelle pasta noodles

ears of corn, husks and silk removed, bacon, cut up into pieces, red onion, chopped, jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped, garlic clove, finely chopped, flour, salt, red potatoes , cut into pieces (6 medium), chicken broth, half-and-half or 2 cups light cream, ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped, sliced basil leaves

diced tomatoes, chopped pitted kalamata olive, freshly grated parmesan cheese, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, fresh ground pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic cloves, finely chopped, penne or 3 cups fusilli, cooked and drained

tomatoes, cucumbers, yellow squash, sweet onion, chopped fresh basil leaf, chopped fresh parsley, olive oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic clove, finely minced, cubed italian bread, grated parmesan cheese, pitted black olives

tomatoes, peeled, sugar, butter or margarine, lemon juice, salt, dried whole basil, chopped fresh parsley, bread, crust removed and cut into 2-inch strips

shrimp, peeled and deveined, sriracha asian chili sauce, salt, hot cooked rice, corn, drained, drained and chopped sun-dried tomato packed in oil , reserving oil, shredded italian cheese blend, fresh basil leaf, salt

pork tenderloin (other cuts would work as well), sweet onion, whole mushrooms, sliced, vegetable oil, parsley, chopped cantaloupes, champagne vinegar, fruit juice (i used apple berry, but any kind would do), sugar, garlic salt, powdered ginger, fresh parsley, fresh basil

extra virgin olive oil , plus, extra virgin olive oil, divided, onion, diced, zucchini, diced, garlic cloves, minced, chicken broth, arborio rice, fresh basil leaves , cut into thin strips, salt, fresh ground black pepper, fresh mozzarella cheese, drained and diced, grated parmesan cheese

tri-color fusilli pasta, bell peppers (yellow, red and green ), cut into strips, grape tomatoes, halved (1 cup), pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped, marinated artichokes, drained and chopped, red onion, sliced, garlic, finely chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh basil leaves, chopped, lemon juice, salt and pepper

tri-color fusilli, bell peppers, cut into strips (yellow, red and green ), grape tomatoes, halved (1 cup), pitted kalamata olive, coarsely chopped, marinated artichokes, drained and chopped, red onion, sliced, garlic cloves, finely chopped, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh basil leaf, chopped, lemon juice, salt and pepper

black beans, cooked (good quality canned are fine, just rinse & drain), salt, healthy dash hot sauce (or more ) or red pepper flakes, chopped fresh basil, diced green bell pepper, diced red bell pepper, diced yellow bell pepper, diced red onion, diced tomatoes (may substitute 16oz can of petite ), garlic cloves, minced (or use garlic press), olive oil, balsamic vinegar or 1/2 cup qood quality red wine vinegar, sugar