Tomato and basil are typical Italian flavours, so it makes sense to start with a basic bruschetta recipe. Cherry tomatoes are mixed with fresh basil and served on freshly toasted ciabatta.
This delicious risotto incorporates cherry tomatoes, tomato paste and canned tomatoes to give it a real flavour boost.
Caramelised tomato caprese pie
Tomato, basil and mozzarella – the standard ingredients for a caprese salad – get a carbo-loaded upgrade into a pie.
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Tomato and chicken empanadas with basil oil
This Latin American pie is given a fancy twist thanks to the addition of a super simple basil oil.
Nectarine, tomato and basil salad
This salad is the perfect marriage of textures: creamy feta, juicy cherry tomatoes and crunchy dukkah. All of that is enhanced by fresh basil.
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