Recipes that showcase the magic of herbs

Fresh herbs enhance any recipe

Fresh herbs enhance foods in a way that is unmatched by any other ingredient. These recipes are for cooks who want to become more versatile in using a wide array of fresh herbs and microgreens in everything from soup to dessert.

Bon appetit!

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Steamed Fish with Ginger and Fresh Basil

Steamer Appetizer: Serves 4 Ingredients: 1½-2 lbs whole fish, such as red snapper or sea bass 2 oz Chinese fermented black beans 2 fresh...

Fresh Tomato Soup with Basil Dumplings

Stovetop Appetizer: Serves 4 Ingredients: ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 large onions, sliced 2 shallots, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced...

Basil and Coriander (Cilantro) Pesto Sauce

Ingredients: ¼ cup shelled pistachio nuts ¼ cup pine nuts 3 garlic cloves 2 small jalapeño chili peppers 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger,...

Thai Basil Chicken

Skillet/Wok Serves 4 Ingredients: ½ tsp crushed red pepper ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup dry sherry ½ cup fresh basil, chopped 2 cloves garlic,...

Grilled Mediterranean Shrimp

Grill Serves 4 Ingredients: ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil juice of one lemon ½ tsp dried red pepper flakes 1 clove garlic, minced1...

Shrimp Grilled in Basil Leaves

Grill Appetizer: Serves 6 Ingredients: 24 large shrimp 3 Tbs fresh lime juice ¼ cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted ½ tsp red pepper flakes 24...

Grilled Basil Chicken

Grill Serves 4 Ingredients: ¾ cup fresh basil leaves, tightly packed 1 Tbs parmesan cheese, grated 1 Tbs pine nuts, toasted 1 clove...