6 simple summer basil Recipes

tomatoes, large, ripe , pref. organic, onion, very large, sweet (vidalia or texas grano, not a sharp onion), salt , freshly ground from sea crystals (use maldon or himalayan or fleur de sel, all of which is tastier than table ), pepper, coarsely ground, dried basil

dried basil, dried marjoram, dried oregano, dried rosemary, dried savory or 1 tbsp dried summer savory, dried thyme

zucchini or 2 medium yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch slices (approx. 3 cups), tomatoes , cut into 1/2 inch slices, onion, thinly sliced, salt, pepper, basil, oregano leaves, garlic powder, grated or chopped cheese (i used shredded italian blend), bacon, cooked and crumbled

extra virgin olive oil, grape tomatoes, halved, coarse salt and black pepper, garlic cloves, minced, white wine, chicken stock, kalamata olive, capers, torn fresh basil, freshly minced italian parsley, lemon , juice of, unsalted butter, angel hair pasta or 1 lb linguine, cooked