If you’re like me, you’re a sucker for a great farmers market deal. Four bunches of herbs for $10? Yes, please! Invariably, I fall short of my intention to use up all my produce before it goes south, and fresh herbs are usually the first to end up in the compost bin. It pains me to pay more upfront for a small package of herbs, but sometimes that turns out to be the more cost-effective option. If I had a collection of herb-centric recipes at the ready, though, I could totally justify buying a few bunches without fear of wasting the greens—and my money.
The following 13 recipes put fresh herbs front and center. They include intensely flavorful sauces, such as an herby feta dip that’s perfect for dunking fries into, a wonderfully balanced pesto, easy weeknight suppers, and even drinks and dessert. Whether you’re trying to use up that last bit of parsley or want to make the most of your farmers market haul, these herb-forward recipes have you covered.
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