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    7 Ways With Fresh Basil

    Slightly sweet basil adds bold flavor to salads, pastas, sauces, and desserts.

    7 Ways With Fresh Basil
    Story by Maureen Callahan, Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia Degaris-Pursell; Cooking Light
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    7 Ways With Fresh Basil

    The quintessential herb of summer, basil adds its subtle magic to just about every kind of dish from appetizer to salad to dessert. A member of the mint family, basil adds a slightly sweet Mediterranean-inspired flavor to a range of dishes. Grow your own or pick some up at the local market and get cooking.
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