%%[
var @MD5LCemailaddr, @SHA1UCemailaddr, @SHA1LCemailaddr
SET @MD5LCemailaddr = MD5(Lowercase(Trim(emailaddr)))
SET @SHA1LCemailaddr = SHA1(Lowercase(Trim(emailaddr)))
SET @SHA1UCemailaddr = SHA1(Uppercase(Trim(emailaddr)))
]%%
"We had an abundance of arugula in our garden, so I turned it into pesto. The bold green color reminds my son of something The Hulk would eat."
—Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
"Here's a flavorful Greek twist on an Italian classic. It’s an easy weekday meal that’s become one of our favorites. My husband and I enjoy it with garlic cheese toast."
—Hetti Williams, Rapid City, South Dakota
"Served as the main dish at our family reunion buffet, this flavorful layered taco-style dish is a crowd-pleaser. Folks are pleasantly surprised to find a rice layer, and everyone enjoys the creamy cheese sauce."
—Jill Steiner, Hancock, Minnesota
"Think of this stir-fry as your chance to play with heat and spice. I balance the beef with coconut milk and a spritz of lime."
—Joy Zacharia, Clearwater, Florida
"For a backyard bash, I do the busy work before the guests arrive so all I have to do is pour beverages, cook pasta and grill up this sausage."
—Karie Houghton, Milton, Washington
From pasta to pesto to shrimp, there is an array of possibilities for cooking with basil. Enjoy summer flavor in new ways with this delicious collection of basil recipes.
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