Basil is one of those ingredients that you have to add with your heart, much like garlic. There’s just something magical about that burst of basil you get, it makes our taste buds go wild! We absolutely love going out to our garden, picking some fresh basil and cooking with it. Check out these must-make recipes that are bursting with basil!
“Delicious and a great weekday recipe. All the family enjoyed it and added some Garlic bread for the yummy sauce.” – Catherine
“When it comes to Thai recipes, this stir fry is one of the most popular and easiest to make. It’s flavorful, fast, and is going to become one of your favorite quick dinners.” – Morgan
“Here’s an easy 30 minute dinner idea for you! Pan Seared Chicken in Lemon Basil Cream Sauce is super easy to throw together, and uses up some of that fresh garden basil. Chicken tenderloins are quick to cook on the stovetop, and the sauce has such bright lemony flavor!” – Karen
“Dress up your pizza with something a little different in this Blackberry Basil Ricotta Pizza. It’s elegant. It’s simple. And it’s totally delicious!” – Rachel
“I was just itching for summer to arrive so that I could use some fresh basil, fire up the grill and try them out! The recipe could not be easier, you simply make the pesto, marinate the shrimp, skewer is on sticks and grill it and this is good since you will want to be making it every week this summer!” – Kevin
“This real food recipe only requires 7 simple ingredients: chicken, pasta, garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, basil, butter. SO good.” – Lindsay
“I love caprese ANYTHING, so this combo is super satisfying for me.” – Rachel
“Then of course sometimes I want a spectacular dressing. This Strawberry Basil Dressing most definitely qualifies. It is spectacular. Really. I am tempted to guzzle it straight from the bottle. But I don’t. Because restraint, y’all. A little sweet. Not too sweet. And THAT COLOR. It’s so dang pretty.” – Christina
“Fresh and light, this Ricotta Lemon Basil Honey Bruschetta is a delicious, tasty appetizer with bright flavors of lemon, honey, and fresh basil.” – Sandy
“This recipe is simple, requiring just 8 ingredients and 15 minutes to prepare! Just stir filling ingredients, spread into a tortilla, roll and slice! And the flavors? Oh, they’re meant for each other.” – Dana
“Who said margaritas had to be just about lime? This one’s made with lemon. And what goes with lemon? Basil! We added it. It’s good.” – Christine
“This Tomato Basil Pasta recipe is great for busy weeknights. Once the pasta is cooked, dinner is DONE! 15 minutes is all that you need, folks. Now, who doesn’t love that?!” – Jillian
“Basil & lemon baked salmon in foil is a healthy salmon recipe and an easy way to make a low-carb, Paleo and gluten-free dinner the whole family will love!” – London
“Fresh and tasty balsamic marinated grilled chicken topped with melting fresh mozzarella, ripe tomato and plenty of basil!” – Kevin
“This Grilled Peach, Basil and Goat Cheese Pizza is a winner! Topped with soft grilled peaches, creamy goat cheese and a delicious tangy balsamic drizzle. It’s the perfect grilled summer pizza!” – Jessica
“A quick and easy stir-fry recipe, Thai Basil Shrimp is full of flavor and ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights!” – Liz
“Fresh flavors and 25 minutes is all it takes to transform chicken into a flavor-packed meal!” – Emily
“This chicken pesto pasta is spaghetti tossed in pesto sauce with seasoned chicken, tomatoes and basil. An easy dinner option for a busy night!” – Sara
“Delicious classic-crust pizza topped with crushed tomatoes, garlic, mozzarella, and basil. So simple to make and perfect for feeding a crowd!” – Christy
“This curry is incredibly easy to make in the Instant Pot -it takes simple ingredients and transforms them into something that’s super yummy and even better the next day as leftovers.” – Sheryl
“As I type I’m sipping on a green juice and dreaming of this healthy, flavorful pan-seared cod I made last weekend. It took about 40 minutes start-to-finish and is exploding with flavor thanks to fresh basil, juicy tomatoes, plenty of garlic, and a bright kick of white wine. It’s the kind of meal you can look forward to making and eating!” – Ashley
“It’s like I’ve been on this huge fruit plus cheese plus anything grilled cheese kick… forever. They are just so easy. So tasty. So pretty. So perfect for one person!” – Jessica
“Balsamic Burgers are grilled to juicy perfection while basting with a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze, and topped with tasty tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, as well as creamy mozzarella cheese for an Italian inspired burger I could eat every day!” – Marion
