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Chard and Onion Omelet (Trouchia)

Author: Deborah Madison

Bread and Tomato Soup

Author: Victoria Granof

Instant Pot Italian Chickpea Stew with Pesto

Chickpeas are the basis for this savory pressure-cooker Italian bean stew, which gets an extra kick from a spoonful of intensely flavored basil pesto.

Author: Janet A. Zimmerman

Lamb Chops with Polenta and Grilled Scallion Sauce

Grill scallions and jalapeño alongside lamb chops and sliced polenta, then chop them up with fresh basil to make a zesty, spicy, smoky sauce that goes great with everything on the plate. A little bit...

Author: Anna Stockwell

Chickpea Spread

Author: Michael Psilakis

Basil Vodka Gimlets

This fragrant twist on the gimlet cocktail gets its clean green notes not from lime juice but from fresh basil. For extra glamour and aroma, tuck small sprigs of additional basil into each glass.

Spring Pea Fish Chowder

Sweet peas, pea shoots, and a sprinkle of lemon zest give this light, just-creamy-enough chowder an extra dose of freshness. While cod might be a more traditional chowder choice, we love halibut for its...

Author: Anna Stockwell

Gnocchi with Tomato, Basil, and Olives

Author: Lidia Matticchio Bastianich

Linguine with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto

Author: Maura Chamberlain

Leek Tomato Quinoa

Author: Charlie Trotter

Fresh Herb Platter (Sabzi Khordan)

A plate of fresh herbs is served at most Persian meals, often taking the place of a salad. Serve this dish as an appetizer, or do as the Persians do and leave it on the table throughout the meal. Toasted...

Author: Louisa Shafia

Summer Vegetable Stir Fry

Author: Meryl Rothstein

Fresh Tomato Bruschetta

Author: Lauren Purcell

Summer Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing

In summer, raw corn kernels add crunch and sweetness to any salad and can be enjoyed freshly sliced, right off the cob.

Author: Katrina Scott

Romesco Pasta Salad with Basil and Parmesan

The reason this salad holds up so well at room temperature is because you dress it twice. It absorbs the first round of dressing completely, the second addition keeps it glossy, and a fistful of walnuts...

Author: Claire Saffitz

Potato Basil Purée

Author: Ina Garten

Pasta with Clams, Corn, and Basil Pesto

If you'd like to skip the pesto step, you can purchase pre-made pesto at the supermarket; you'll need about half a cup to make this dish. Other quick-cooking shellfish, such as mussels or medium shelled...

Author: Carla Lalli Music

Turkey Soup with Orzo and White Beans

Author: Kimberly Diamondidis

Paccheri with Shellfish, Squid, and Tomatoes

Yes, seafood cooks quickly, but sometimes it's worth it to spend some time building layers of flavor into a sauce as you would with a big pot of ragù.

Author: Ignacio Mattos

Blueberry Basil Granita

Author: Jennifer Iserloh