Did you know that herbs have special powers? Many have claimed their healing properties for centuries, and herbs’ functional uses are endless. You can use lavender for relaxation, fennel for digestion, and so on. Most importantly, they make food taste really good and, in my opinion, are the best way to add loads of flavor to any dish.
Since it is the season for an abundance of herbs growing in your garden or your supermarket basket, I thought it was perfect timing to round up my favorite unexpected ways to use them.
Cucumber basil sparkling lemonade, anyone? Keep scrolling, and I’d love to hear in the comments about your favorite ways to use your summer herbs.
PUT A SAVORY TWIST ON A DESSERT.
Swirled Blueberry Lemon Thyme Cake
Salted Chamomile Honey Cakes with Raspberry Ripple Cream
Bursting Blueberry Lemon Thyme Tarts
MAKE LEMONADE.
Pink Vodka Watermelon Lemonade
ADD MAJOR FLAVOR TO YOUR SALADS.
Rosemary Chicken, Caramelized Corn, and Peach Salad
Melon Basil Burrata Salad with Crispy Prosciutto
Antipasto Pasta Salad with Herby Parmesan Vinaigrette
TAKE YOUR ICE CREAM TO THE NEXT LEVEL.
No-Churn Minted White Chocolate Swirled Ice Cream
Hibiscus and Minty Watermelon Popsicles
BE A MIXOLOGIST WITH HERB-INFUSED COCKTAILS.
White Tea and Muddled Basil Mojito
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DRESS UP YOUR KITCHEN COUNTER.
Forage herbs from your backyard garden and place them on your counter instead of a floral bouquet. Trim the ends, place in a jar with about an inch of water, and set out at room temperature (no refrigeration needed). These beauties will stay fresh for about a week.
