Combine the butter, chopped thyme, one tablespoon chopped fresh basil and chopped fresh parsley.

BASIL SAUCE Time: 20 minutes 1/2 cup chardonnay 1 teaspoon minced shallot 3 cloves minced garlic 1 bay leaf 4 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter.

It also had good quality tomatoes, seeded chunks of cucumber, chopped red onion and basil.

Shaved Artichoke Salad Time: 30 minutes 8 baby artichokes, cleaned Vinegar for soaking (optional) Zest and juice of a lemon Chunk of Parmesan 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as necessary Salt and pepper Chopped fresh parsley or basil leaves for garnish.

GREEN TOMATO PIZZA Time: 40 minutes 2 large or 4 small green tomatoes Coarse salt Pizza dough (see recipe) 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan 1/2 cup coarsely chopped or torn basil.

TOMATO PASTA SAUCE Time: 10 minutes 12 roasted tomatoes (24 halves), with some juices (roasted garlic optional) 3 to 6 minced anchovy fillets, optional Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil.

I was chopping basil; I checked on the pasta.

Mash with the garlic and 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil.

Halve, stone and peel one small avocado, then finely dice and mix with one tablespoon each of French dressing, chopped fresh basil and finely chopped, seeded tomato.

Goat Cheese Dressing 4 tablespoons fresh goat cheese 4 to 5 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, basil or marjoram.