Dill (Anethum graveolens) is an herb known for its distinctive flavor and culinary uses. This delicate herb offers bold flavors to everything from fish to beans, and is fairly easy to grow in a garden or even just in a small container!

Cilantro, also known as coriander leaves, is one of the most controversial herbs in existance. Some people love it, and others cannot handle the taste at all. I personally used to hate the taste of it, only to wake up one day in my twenties and suddenly loved it! Cilantro offers several health benefits due to its rich nutritional profile and bioactive compounds.

Maybe the most popular use for cilantro, a salsa screams summer and is so simple to make! While I usually advocate using fresh tomatoes for recipes, canned is better for salsa because they are far less watery. 

This easy dish is a fun and bright way to celebrate summer and cilantro! Serve with any desired side dishes for an easy and delicious meal. 

Mint is a popular herb known for its aromatic qualities and versatile uses in both culinary and medicinal applications. Its refreshing flavor is a wildly loved addition to tons of recipes, especially in the heat of summer. Here are some of the key health benefits of mint:

Sweet, hydrating watermelon paired with refreshing mint and salty feta cheese is a perfect light and cooling side dish or lunch for a hot summer day!

This cooling drink is perfect for summer, and can be made into an adult beverage for backyard summer parties!

As we get deeper into spring and closer to summer, lemonade becomes a more popular drink. This lavender infused lemonade is a refreshing and calming way to enjoy the warmer weather!

This is a bit of a bread/cake hybrid that is meant to be enjoyed with tea! 

While tomato and basil soup is a loved classic, this dairy free yet creamy zucchini basil soup is wonderful for a light springtime lunch!