I have the world’s worst black thumb. Until recently, the only plant I have been able to keep alive is a Christmas cactus that I was given as a gift when my grandfather died years ago.  That changed recently when I purchased a hydroponic basil plant because they were out of regular basil. On a whim, I decided to plant it and it has been flourishing ever since. The more it grows, the more I realize that I need to find ways to use it and I collected 21 recipes with basil. 

I love basil and already had a few ways to use it but, even with giving some away, my plant was still producing way more than I even expected. Now, I am excited to try these new recipes.

Strawberry Basil Teagarita from Just Us Four

Basil Simple Syrup from Domestic Superhero

Cheese Torta with Basil from Andrea’s Recipes

Tomato Basil Bisque from The Neighborhood Moms

Caprese Pastry from Framed Cooks

Whipped Basil Feta Dip from Domestic Superhero

Shrimp Risotto with Basil Pesto from Keep It Simple Sweetie

Cantaloupe Basil Sorbet from All Four Burners

Basil Walnut Pesto

Basil Vinaigrette from Kalyn’s Kitchen

Skinny Spicy Basil Chicken from Domestic Superhero

Chicken Salad with Basil and Parmesan from Kalyn’s Kitchen

Tomato Basil Boursin Pizza from Erica’s Recipes

Sundried Tomato Basil Spread from Snappy Gourmet

Copycat Olive Garden Bruschetta from Amanda’s Cookin

Baked Basil Tomatoes with Feta from Lori’s Culinary Creations

Corn and Basil Muffins from Crepes of Wrath

Strawberry Basil Smoothie from Keep It Simple Sweetie

Thai Basil Chicken from Andrea’s Recipes

Blueberry, Cucumber and Basil Salad from Cafe Johnsonia

Cucumber Basil Water from Krystal’s Kitsch

And, when I just can’t get around to using it all, I can always refer to Practically Functional’s Guide on how to store basil.