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Do you have a summer garden? Make the most of all those fresh herbs with these 16 easy and delicious recipes!
We've had some hot days recently and our summer garden is really starting to go crazy. Fresh herbs are one of our favorite things to grow and use all summer long. This year we've got tons of basil, rosemary, parsley, thyme, mint and more!
Herbs bring a bright, fresh flavor to all kinds of recipes and we love using them in everything from salads to desserts. So whether you have a garden full of herbs or maybe just a large bunch of cilantro hanging out in the fridge, we have plenty of ideas for you. Make them all summer long!
Green Goddess Hummus
A bright fresh, healthy spread that's fabulous with crackers, chips, veggies, as a sandwich spread, on pita and so much more! This Green Goddess Hummus is about to become your next obsession!
Tuscan Herbed Sea Salt (Sale alle Erbe)
This fabulous Tuscan Herbed Sea Salt blend is a magical seasoning with an intoxicating aroma that transforms everything from ordinary to extraordinarily delicious. It's like taking a culinary journey to Italy!
Easy Greek Salad Dressing with Fresh Herbs
This Fresh Herb Greek Salad Dressing is one of those simple, throw-it-all-in-the-blender recipes. The base dressing is delicious on its own, but fresh herbs take it WAY over the top!
Ridiculously Easy Rosemary Bread
This Ridiculously Easy Rosemary Bread takes 5 minutes to prep, 10 minutes to shape and it looks like it comes from an artisan bakery! Oh, and it's ridiculously delicious too!
Franca's Fabulous Italian Mint Pesto
This super simple 4-ingredient Italian Mint Pesto recipe is a delicious fresh condiment that can be served as an appetizer with cheese, used as a dipping sauce for bread, a great pasta sauce drizzled on chicken, salmon, shrimp, pork, and a zillion other things!
Blueberry Arugula Herb Salad
This beautiful Blueberry Arugula Herb Salad is super healthy and probably the freshest, most delicious salad that you'll ever have the pleasure of meeting... or eating! It's perfect for a crowd, great for parties, potlucks and picnics!
Sweet Basil Vinaigrette
If this fabulous Sweet Basil Vinaigrette could talk, it would be shouting "summer!" It's sweet, tangy and bursting with vibrant, delicious basil flavor!
Zhoug (aka Zhug, Shug or Skhug)
What is Zhoug? It's a vibrant, delicious, super versatile sauce made from fresh herbs, garlic, chiles and oil. It takes the ho-hum out of everyday meals!
15-Minute Chimichurri Sauce
This fabulous Chimichurri Sauce will take grilled entrees, roasted veggies, seafood, eggs, potatoes, you name it, from ordinary to extraordinarily delicious! You can also use it as a salad dressing, a base for pizza, a dipping sauce for bread...
Fresh Herb and Ham Crustless Quiches
These Fresh Herb and Ham Crustless Quiches are great for breakfast, brunch, lunch or casual dinners. They're easy to make and come together quickly but taste like a labor of love! I love that you can prepare them ahead then bake just before serving!
Mexican Cilantro Sauce (perfect for drizzling, dipping and spreading!)
This Mexican Cilantro Sauce is the perfect way to add a little gourmet deliciousness to any Mexican entry! This vibrant fresh sauce is also fabulous drizzled on chili, eggs, soup and makes a great dipping sauce for wraps, sandwiches, tortilla chips...
Fresh Herb Chicken Meatballs
These tender Fresh Herb Chicken Meatballs, with a delicious lemon garlic butter sauce, come together quickly and can be prepped early in the day!
Southwestern Cilantro Buttermilk Dressing
This super easy, Southwestern Cilantro Buttermilk Dressing is one of those insanely delicious salad dressings that will make you want to skip the main course!
Cilantro Rice (Arroz Verde)
This beautiful-hued Cilantro Rice is a delicious alternative to plain rice. It will receive wow reviews every time you serve it!
Ridiculously Easy Rosemary Shortbread
This crisp, buttery, one-bowl no-mixer, Ridiculously Easy Rosemary Shortbread is about to become one of your best friends!
Ridiculously Easy Lemon Thyme Shortbread
This lemon thyme shortbread is not only ridiculously easy to make, but it's also crisp, buttery melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
Thought for the day:
Trust in the Lord
with all of your heart
and lean not on your own understanding.
In all your ways, acknowledge Him
and He will make straight your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6
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