Dill
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
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.
Classic Salsa
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.
Cilantro Lime Chicken
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
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:
Watermelon Mint Salad
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!
Mint Lime Fizz
This cooling drink is perfect for summer, and can be made into an adult beverage for backyard summer parties!
Lavender Lemonade
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!
Lavender Tea Bread
This is a bit of a bread/cake hybrid that is meant to be enjoyed with tea!
Zucchini Basil Soup
While tomato and basil soup is a loved classic, this dairy free yet creamy zucchini basil soup is wonderful for a light springtime lunch!
Springtime Caprese Salad
As we get into Spring, this bright and delicious salad is incredibly easy and fresh. The flavors of tomato and basil are simply meant to go together!
Basil
Basil, known scientifically as Ocimum basilicum, is a popular culinary herb with a variety of health benefits. It’s bright taste makes it popular in both raw and cooked dishes. It is also a very easy and popular herb to grow in a garden. It can grow easily in the ground or in a small container, inside or outside.