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Try making your own!This time of year, fresh basil is abundant. These 23 recipes will make the most of your herb harvest without resorting to pesto.
Spicy Thai Basil Cucumber co*cktail
Sprouted Meyer Lemon Basil Hummus
Cherry Basil Sorbet
Whole30 Strawberry Basil Chicken with Avocado
Best Gluten Free Strawberry Crumble
Grilled Lamb Kabob Platter with Basil Goat Cheese
Grilled Peaches and Burrata Salad
Basil Lemon Collins
Margherita Pizza Soup
Blueberry Basil Smoothie
Strawberry Basil Cupcakes
Blueberry Basil Moscow Mule
Pasta Salad with Roasted Tomatoes, Snow Peas and Spring Onions
Peach Basil Hand Pies
Sausage Tomato Basil Paleo Pizza
Melon Halloumi Salad
Vegan Thai Green Curry
Creamy Sundried Tomato Chicken
Savory Basil Cornmeal Cakes
Corn Salad with Basil and Queso Fresco
Vegan Pomegranate and Basil Bruschetta
Tuscan Tomato and Egg Skillet
Blackberry and Basil Shaved Ice
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