Basil recipes
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Italian chicken with ham, basil & beans
A great recipe for the end of the summer, using sweet roasted tomatoes and garlic. Serve with the best crusty bread you can get you hands on
Roast leg of lamb with basil & mint pesto
Score the skin of your lamb and marinate with a herby, garlicky pesto for an extra special Sunday roast
Basil & lemon chickpeas with mackerel
Good Food favourite Lesley Waters proves that healthy can be hearty - and tasty too!
Baked eggs with spinach, tomatoes, ricotta & basil
Serve this Italian-inspired take on a shakshuka for an easy brunch. If you’re not vegetarian, you could also add chorizo
Courgette, basil & almond pasta
Make al fresco eating simple with this fresh summery pasta dish from Mary Cadogan
Low-sugar lime & basil green juice
Our aromatic, zesty lime and basil juice couldn't be easier to make – you can whip up this refreshing drink in minutes. Get your greens and a dash of elderflower sweetness
Chicken saltimbocca with basil mash
A delicious combination of ham, basil and chicken which is easy to make and low fat
Scrambled eggs with basil, spinach & tomatoes
Forget toast and serve your scrambled eggs with fresh tomatoes and spinach for a speedy supercharged breakfast
Beany burgers with basil tzatziki
Superhealthy veggie snack, counts as 1 of 5-a-day
Ricotta and basil pizza
Thought you couldn't enjoy pizza without feeling guilty? Try this low-fat, high-fibre version
Strawberry & basil tart
Make a showstopper dessert for a picnic or dinner party using fresh strawberries. They team so well with the shortbread base, basil and creamy custard centre
Ken Hom's stir-fried chicken with chillies & basil
A traditional Thai dish packed with aromatic flavours, that's easy to prepare and packed with aromatic flavour
Tricolore pizza with basil oil
Colourful, healthy, quick and delicious. A must-try recipe for all cooks. Once perfected swap the toppings about and experiment
Basil, pea & pancetta tart
This is perfect if you’re having lunch guests as much of it can be prepared a day ahead
Poached peaches in sparkling wine with basil & vanilla
Plump peaches poached in sparkling wine and served with silky smooth vanilla ice cream - the ideal summer pud
Salmon with new potato & corn salad & basil dressing
A no-fuss fish supper made with healthy yet satisfying ingredients, to help you eat well all week
Chicken & basil meatballs
Serve these Thai chicken chicory bites and roasted pepper skewers when you're next entertaining. Both make great low-calorie, healthy dinner party canapés
Rib-eye steak with basil hollandaise
Gordon takes steak and chips to a new level with a sharing slab of prime rib-eye that's just right for sharing. The perfect Valentine's treat for any steak lover
Tomato & basil granita
An unusual and delicious dinner party starter
Cheat's pineapple, Thai basil & ginger sorbet
An easy blended sorbet with vibrant Thai basil and spicy ginger. Try serving with a drizzle of vodka or white rum
Courgette & basil pasta with pesto crumbs
Serve this summery pasta bake with roasted vine tomatoes and a rocket salad
Warm peaches with basil & honey
A fragrant pudding, best served with scoops of really good vanilla ice cream
Roasted aubergine, tomato & basil pasta
Fast and filling, this pasta dish will bring a hint of the Mediterranean to your mealtime
Creamy tagliatelle with sausage, ricotta & basil
A speedy sauce to serve with ribbon pasta- dot with creamy Italian cheese and sprinkle with basil leaves