Fresh basil and pears team up to offer a winning combination of delicate fruit and herbal notes to this bright, crisp salad.
Author: Mindy Fox
Author: Michael Psilakis
Author: Melia Marden
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.
Author: Deborah Madison
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
Author: Lidia Matticchio Bastianich
Author: Andrea Albin
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
Author: Victoria Granof
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
Author: Meryl Rothstein
Author: Charlie Trotter
This blend of onions, scallions, garlic, parsley, bell peppers, and other spices is the foundation for most Haitian dishes, and many Haitians have it in their refrigerator at all times. Even in recipes...
Author: Nadege Fleurimond
Author: Maura Chamberlain
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
Author: Rocco DiSpirito
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
Our take on this dish, famously named for the fact that Italy's "ladies of the evening" quickly made it between clients, is just as fast and easy as the original and requires nothing more than some everyday...
Author: Ian Knauer
Author: Jennifer Iserloh
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
Author: Brenda Louch
Author: Ina Garten
Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
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
Author: Lauren Purcell



