Basil

For the best results, use San Marzano plum and mixed heirloom cherry tomatoes if you can find 'em.

Suprêming citrus may be a labor of love, but there really is nothing more refreshing than taking a bite into one of these segments.

Panzanella salads are a great way to use up the last of that loaf of crusty bread. Change it up as summer progresses by tossing in other vegetables or herbs. Just don’t skip the tomato: It helps soften the bread.

This pesto pasta recipe gets heft (and a side of veggies) from the addition of broccoli to the purée. They won’t know it’s there unless you tell them...wink wink.

The sweetness of nectarines makes for some fascinating bites. (This recipe was developed with IBM's Chef Watson.)

Proof that fried onions are good on anything—even a slaw. (This recipe was developed with IBM's Chef Watson.)

Compound butter is a great way to get flavor into a roast chicken. Here's a Thai-inspired version

Basil is wilted like a leafy green in this thai beef stir fry recipe, then added raw at the end for a double dose of its aromatic flavor.

Muddling extracts essentail oils to deliver maximum herb impact. Tarragon flavors the boozy lemonade here, but basil makes an excellent sub.

Use your favorite low-fat turkey or chicken sausage in this slimmed-down version of the Italian sandwich classic.