35+ Garden Fresh Basil Recipes

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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