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!

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, 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.

Garlic’s spicy and unique flavor has enhanced dishes and offered a massive amount of health benefits for centuries. It is one of the oldest known herbs, having evidence of being used by the Egyptians and Indians over 5,000 years ago. Today, garlic only grows wild in Central Asia, however it can be grown in the home garden with sprouted cloves for a consistent supply of the delicious, healthy herb.

This delicious Lebanese dip is creamy, flavorful and full of healthy garlic! Since it calls for so much garlic, using pre-peeled cloves makes this recipe a bit easier.