All About Basil

There is something so exhilarating about the crunchy fresh vegetables and green herbs, combined with the warm, spicy, tangy broth and the lovely chewy rice noodles. This delightful soup is half salad and 100% delicious.

Roasting nutrient-packed cauliflower makes it salty, crunchy, and sweet. Adding lemon, fresh herbs, scallions, raisins and almonds makes for a salad jam-packed with flavor.

This is hand’s down my favorite recipe. It’s quick, easy, full of amazing flavors, fool-proof, and super versatile. Add potatoes or carrots. Use basil. Add lemongrass. Try red onion slices instead of scallions. Eggplant anyone? Just don’t skip the peanuts, peanut.

This rustic Italian salad made with crusty bread, fresh tomatoes, and roasted peppers is a great excuse to double the standard crouton allotment. The toasted bread soaks up the tomato juice vinaigrette, becoming crunchy soft and possibly the most delicious summery delight you’ve ever had.

Fresh zucchini, fire roasted corn, roasted cashews, and creamy white beans create a vibrant flavor and perfect texture for these healthy vegan burgers. Fresh basil ties it all together for a very tasty burger.

This back-to-the-basics stir fry recipe gets an upgrade with crispy, sesame barbecued tofu. The broccoli soaks up the classic sauce and the great tofu texture comes from tossing it with cornstarch before stir-frying.