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What Can You Make With Basil? These 4 Fresh Recipes Even Picky Eaters Love

If you've got a bunch of basil on hand, these dishes are about to become your new favorites. They’re bursting with bright flavors and perfect for adding a fresh twist to dinner, brunch, or lunch—your family won’t stop asking for them.

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Updated on Thu, 07 May 2026
Golden roasted tomatoes and caramelized onion blended into a creamy roasted tomato soup, garnished with fresh basil and croutons. Save
Golden roasted tomatoes and caramelized onion blended into a creamy roasted tomato soup, garnished with fresh basil and croutons. | petitanzar.com
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Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup with Basil

Golden roasted tomatoes and caramelized onion blended into a creamy roasted tomato soup, garnished with fresh basil and croutons.
Golden roasted tomatoes and caramelized onion blended into a creamy roasted tomato soup, garnished with fresh basil and croutons. | petitanzar.com

Tangy roasted tomatoes and sweet basil come together in a velvety soup, finished with homemade golden croutons for the ultimate bowl of comfort.

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Spring Pea Pesto Grilled Cheese

Spring Pea Pesto Grilled Cheese rests on a wooden board, showing the gooey mozzarella and fresh basil pesto between buttery toasted bread.
Spring Pea Pesto Grilled Cheese rests on a wooden board, showing the gooey mozzarella and fresh basil pesto between buttery toasted bread. | petitanzar.com

"Obsessed with the basil-pea pesto—my kids devoured these and asked for seconds! Perfect twist on grilled cheese." —Jenna

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Baked Feta Pasta with Basil

Golden baked feta melts into a rich tomato sauce with basil, creating a vibrant and easy Mediterranean pasta dish.
Golden baked feta melts into a rich tomato sauce with basil, creating a vibrant and easy Mediterranean pasta dish. | petitanzar.com

Creamy baked feta, juicy cherry tomatoes, and lots of fresh basil make this viral pasta as easy as it is crave-worthy.

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Honey Peach Burrata Toast with Basil

Honey Peach Burrata Toast with Basil
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"Such a fresh combo! I drizzled a little extra honey on top and the basil made it pop—my brunch go-to." —michelle_m

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