What do fried herbs add to a dish? Texture, elegance and flavour. And on top of the delightful crunch, frying them creates a gorgeous, stained-glass effect.

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It's basil season! Learn about healing benefits of basil and soothe your stomach and relieve joint pain.

A healthy basil and cherry tomato salad with healing benefits

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Healthy Recipes

Health

Healthy smoothie recipes are the perfect remedy for scorching temperatures and also a great way to pack in a wide variety of nutrients.

Healthy smoothie recipes for hot days

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Happy July! Welcome to the official start of smoothie season.

Smoothies are the perfect remedy for scorching temperatures and also a great way to pack in a wide variety of nutrients in an easy-to-digest format.

Diet

Savour the season's fresh tomatoes and basil with these seasonal, richly flavoured recipes! Find our September issue pasta recipe and more at Chatelaine.com

Our September issue cover model: Chicken pesto pasta

Pasta

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What is triple-tested? Our Food Team creates, develops and tests every recipe at least three times (sometimes more!) to make sure it’s delicious and foolproof. We also make sure it’s easy to follow and shop for. Our professional testers weigh all the ingredients for nutritional analysis, verify how long it takes to prep and cook each recipe and check if it can be made ahead. We re-taste and adjust as needed. To confirm results in different kitchens, recipes are also tested at home — by us or by you. Sign up to be a home tester: testing@chatelaine.com

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Irene Ngo shares her favourite farmers market produce and the best recipes for fresh herbs once you're home. 

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Food trends: How to make fried herbs

The basil and cherry tomato salad that has healing power

Healthy smoothie recipes for hot days

Cook our September cover model! Chicken pesto pasta

Farmers' market produce: Best recipes for fresh herbs