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9 BEST Summer Basil Recipes

Our basil plants have turned into trees this year! Every time I brush by, the amazing scent lingers on my hand, screaming to make a delicious basil dish! I have a killer pesto recipe that my family yearns for me to make. There really is nothing better than a mouthwatering pesto with toasted pine nuts and cheesy garlic bread for your supper.

But what if you would like to branch out and make some new basil recipes? You’ve come to the right place! I have recipes for everything…try the Easy Caprese Bread, and make a double recipe. Trust me, you won’t believe how quickly it disappears, even before you are ready to serve it!

In this collection you’ll also find: Eggplant Chicken Chianti, an amazing full-flavored dish, Puccini Pasta, my favorite summer pasta salad, Chicken Caprese, chicken at its ultimate flavor, my family Pesto recipe, Pesto Cheesy Bites, perfect for your next cocktail party, an amazing Strawberry Basil Pound Cake…the list goes on and on!

Easy Pesto Puffs~Make these pizza puffs in under 15 minutes with delicious pesto! Get recipe here. Moore or Less Cooking Food Blog.

Pasta Puccini~ Acini de Pepe pasta, mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, and kalamata olives make the perfect summer pasta dish! Get recipe here. Moore or Less Cooking Food Blog

Easy Caprese Bread~Amazing appetizer that disappears quickly! Get recipe here. Moore or Less Cooking Food Blog

Chianti Eggplant Chicken Parmesan~Stacked creamy eggplant, grilled chicken, and melted mozzarella and basil baked together to create an Italian flavor explosion! Get recipe here. Moore or Less Cooking Food Blog

Pesto Cheesy Bites~ If you need a quick and delicious appetizer in a pinch, these are perfect! Watch them disappear quickly at your next cocktail party. Only 4 ingredients are needed for this delicious zesty appetizer! Get recipe here. Moore or Less Cooking Food Blog

Chicken Caprese~The ultimate Caprese meets chicken! Get recipe here. Moore or Less Cooking Food Blog

Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Pulled Chicken~A simple, flavorful, and fresh chicken dinner recipe from your crockpot. Get recipe here. Cupcakes & Kale Chips

Caprese Tortellini Salad~When the classic flavor of a fresh Caprese salad combines with tender, cheesy tortellini pasta, magic happens. Get recipe here. Peas and Crayons

Grilled Strawberry Basil Pound Cake~The combination of basil and strawberry is already delicious, but even better is a grilled strawberry basil pound cake – an extra special dessert! Get recipe here. Just Us Four

 This post originally aired on Parade Community Table

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Jenn @ Peas and Crayons

Sunday 6th of September 2015

My basil plant JUST sprouted - can't wait to make these! Thanks for featuring me Nettie!

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