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Winter, spring, summer, and fall each offer their own unique fruits and vegetables for distinct seasonal flavor. Learn to choose and use each season's best.

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The season's most versatile herb enlivens dishes from classic (pesto) to contemporary (sorbet?!). Use it with abandon.|Joanne Weir

Apricot, Cucumber, Pluot, and Lime Basil Salad
Photo: John Autry

Apricot, Cucumber, Pluot, and Lime Basil Salad

If you don't have lime basil, substitute any fresh basil plus 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind. Plums will also work in place of pluots.

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