It’s just about time to start our summer garden and one of my favorite things to grow are herbs. It’s SO much cheaper to grow them yourself than it is to buy them at the grocery store, and they’re a really easy way to spruce up your cooking with little effort. Basil has to be my favorite because I’m a pesto addict! Unfortunately my family doesn’t want to eat it every night so I’ve rounded up some other delicious (seriously, these recipes look amazing!) ways to use that garden fresh basil. Hope you find some here that become new favorites this summer!
Garden Fresh Basil Recipes
DRINKS WITH BASIL
Strawberry, Lime, and Basil Summer Punch – See Mom Click
Dragon Fruit Coconut Basil Cocktail – Singer In The Kitchen
Strawberry Basil Sangria – Ann’s Entitled Life
APPETIZERS WITH BASIL
Tomato Basil Baguette Appetizer – She Saved
Mozzarella Caprese Bites – A Grande Life
Easy Mango Salsa With Basil – Savvy Saving Couple
Corn and Basil Fritters – Vegging At The Shore
Sundried Tomato and Basil Spread – Snappy Gourmet
Sweet Onion Bruschetta – The Homespun Hydrangea
Roasted Pepper, Feta, and Basil Dip – Food Done Light
SALADS WITH BASIL
Simple Caprese Salad – Momma Lew
Strawberry Caprese Salad – Savvy Saving Couple
BASIL PESTO RECIPES
Homemade Cashew Pesto – See Mom Click
Almond Pesto Dip – Dinner At The Zoo
Peruvian Style Pesto – Dinner With The Rollos
Fresh Tomato Pesto – Farm Fresh Eats
Basil Walnut Pesto – My Suburban Kitchen
LUNCH AND DINNER RECIPES WITH BASIL
Slow Cooker Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes – Thrifty Jinxy
Caprese Skillet Eggs – Frugal Living NW
Margherita Naan Pizza – Eat Thrive Glow
Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala – Strength & Sunshine
Seared Ahi Tuna With Chimchurri – Mashup Mom
Vegetarian Eggplant “Meatballs” – Mom Fabulous
Margarita Pizza with Balsamic Drizzle – Ally’s Sweet and Savory Eats
Basil Garlic Pork Chops – All She Cooks
Fresh Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomato, and Basil Pizza – Sidewalk Shoes
Strawberry Basil Wrap – Mama Likes to Cook
Watermelon Feta Mint Salad – Frugal Living NW
Caprese Sandwich Recipe – All She Cooks
PASTA RECIPES WITH BASIL
Pasta With Herb Roasted Grape Tomatoes – See Mom Click
Gnocchi With Pomodoro Sauce – Savoring The Good
Feta, Basil, Tomato and Bow Tie Pasta Salad – Sizzling Eats
Fresh Tomato, Basil and Pecorino Pasta – Coupon Cravings
Roasted Tomato and Basil Shell Pasta Recipe – Budget Savvy Diva
Linguine With Clams – Lo-Wren
One-Pot Italian Sausage Pasta – Baking Beauty
Pesto Caprese Macaroni Salad – Sizzling Eats
DESSERTS WITH BASIL
Grilled Strawberry Basil Pound Cake – My Suburban Kitchen
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Jessica says
Yum! I love basil!
Lindsay Frank says
Me too Jessica! It’s my favorite herb to grow for sure. Can’t wait for warmer weather so I can get that garden started!
reesa says
Thank you for including my caprese salad!!
Lindsay Frank says
It looks delicious Reesa! Thanks for contributing!