African Blue Basil Recipes

Sandwiches so good, you'll think someone brought home takeout from your neighborhood deli!

You won't miss the fat! Fresh, tangy and lower in sodium than most dressings. Makes 14 servings of 2 Tbsp.

These sweet potatoes are cooked with a West African-style peanut sauce.

Vegetarian Twist on an African Staple

Popular and spicy West African chicken and rice dish

Quick, easy chicken cordon blue

sweet meets pungent in a cherry-blue cheese salad.

Home made blue cheese dressing

A healthy chicken cordon blue recipe (only 200 calories)

Spectacular to look at and delectable to eat, these cupcakes can be made full sized or mini (for those watching out waists shrink).

Make with basil, arugula, or parsley!

The fresh basil really gives this dish a punch of flavor.

Broiled Sea Bass with Pineapple-Chili Basil Glaze

Marinated chicken breasts covered with a mixture of tomatoes, shredded mozzarella, and fresh basil.

Wonderful replica of "La Madeline's" Tomato Basil

Savory prosciutto cozies up to sweet peppers, basil, and rich cheeses in these satisfying little breads

Basil, oregano, and Italian seasoning liven up this great pasta dish!

Tomato, basil and mozzerella cheese topping a whole portobello mushrooms.

serve these as a side dish with a nicve indian curry, or lentil dal for dinner, with a large salad for lunch, or leftover with fruit preserves for breakfast the day after making them. They are very simple, but very good.

Great way to get fruits and vegies in.

Great high protein alternative to oatmeal. Found this recipe in Martha Stewart magazine. My new favorite breakfast. Takes a while to cook, but you don't have to stand over it. I make four servings without the berries, store three and add the berries to one to eat. Reheat in microwave. You can add more of milk, sugar, cinnamon or blueberries when you serve it -- but remember, that adds more calories and you don't really need it.

A little spin on buffalo wings... Vegetarian style!

Sweet and salty, this dessert is both healthy and satisfying!

Couscous is a staple of North African cuisine and can be found anywhere from Middle Eastern markets to your local supermarket in the pasta or dried beans aisle.