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Creamy Cherry Tomato Salad with Fresh Basil, Corn and Onion

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND Pam Anderson 
This cherry tomato-corn salad flavored with raisins and basil holds up well for summer picnics. Simply cut the raw corn from the cob -- no need to even cook it. Raisins are a surprise sweet addition. 

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Grilled Cheese with Tomato, Peppers and Basil

Submitted by: Mindy Poje 
Home Town: Hudson, Ohio, USA
Living In: Denver, Colorado, USA
Classic grilled cheese sandwiches with a kick. Delicious! These are great with a bowl of tomato soup with a little basil added. 

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Creamy Polenta with Roasted Corn and Fresh Sage

Submitted by: JOE ZARANSKI 
Cornmeal is transformed into polenta when simmered with milk and water. The polenta is served with fresh sage and grated Parmesan. Or it can be made in advance, chilled for 2 hours and then lighlty fried in butter. 

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Tomato and Basil Quiche

Submitted by: Karen Griffin 
A delightful meatless quiche that's easy to prepare, and looks and tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen! 

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Chicken with Grape Tomatoes and Fried Basil

Submitted by: amanda1432 
Home Town: Hopewell Junction, New York, USA
Living In: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Deep-frying fresh basil in olive oil really brings out its flavor! The chicken is simmered in white wine with thyme, bay leaves, and sweet grape tomatoes. Garnish with fried basil and serve over rice to sop up every last bit of the flavorful juices. 

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Sun-Dried Tomato With Fresh Basil Spread

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
With just three ingredients, this cream cheese spread is easy to assemble, and is great for impromptu entertaining. 

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Basil, Tomato and Mozzarella Sandwich

Submitted by: MILKLISSA79 
Living In: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
This is a quick and refreshing no cook vegetarian meal. Basil, mozzarella and tomato on Italian bread. Great for those hot summer evenings when you don't feel like cooking. 

Veggie Soup with Basil Sauce

Submitted by: Emily Idlewild 
A tomato-basil pesto is added to this vegetarian kidney bean and red potato soup with corn, green beans, and carrots, seasoned with tamari. 

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Tomato Basil Pasta

Submitted by: ANGELA DAWN 
Hot or cold, the Parmesan and feta flavors come through and enhance this dish. 

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Easy Olive Oil, Tomato, and Basil Pasta

Submitted by: CookinGirl 
This is a great pasta that can be eaten at room temperature or as a cold salad. Instant, sophisticated meal or side dish! And colorful, too. Any type of twisty or unusually shaped pasta works well. 
 
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