Oh Sweet Basil
1,411 FOLLOWERS
A food blog with a family-first focus offering simple easy-to-prepare recipes perfect for the traditional family dinner. Sweet Basil is all about reinventing family dinner. We're sharing everything from how to make the perfect rolls to cookie dough pie and healthy foods for balance in between.
Oh Sweet Basil
2d ago
Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
Creamy strawberry cheesecake bars start with the most delicious flaky crust topped with a sweet but tangy cream cheese layer all topped with gorgeous juicy strawberries! Life will never be the same!
I’m closing down the blog and walking away. I’m living my life out as a middle-aged Momma who wants nothing more than to LIVE and PLAY and EAT. These bars are one of the best recipes we will ever share on Oh Sweet Basil.
I mean, I’m not really shutting down the blog. I couldn’t ever be as fulfilled without a creative outlet, but these strawberry bars are one of th ..read more
Oh Sweet Basil
5d ago
Quick and Easy Creamy Chicken Pesto Lasagna
Indulge in a delicious twist on traditional lasagna with this easy and flavorful Chicken Pesto Lasagna recipe. Follow along with our step-by-step instructions and impress your family and friends with this tasty dish.
We layer lasagna noodles with a homemade creamy béchamel sauce, fresh pesto sauce, chunks of juicy rotisserie chicken and cheese, glorious cheese! It can be made in about an hour and it is a recipe perfect for spring!
Back when we lived in Utah County, there was a great little Italian restaurant (Màstra for the locals, SO GOOD!) with a ..read more
Oh Sweet Basil
1w ago
Weekly Menu Plan – Apr. 15 to Apr. 21
As usual, we try to keep the recipe easy and family friendly! Here is your weekly menu plan for next week…
Monday – Pineapple Mexican Shredded Chicken (in the Instant Pot or Slow Cooker) Tuesday – One Skillet Cheddar Broccoli Rice with Kielbasa Wednesday – Hawaiian Haystacks Thursday – Easy Philly Cheesesteak Bread Friday – Date Night Saturday – Teriyaki Chicken Quesadillas Sunday – Rosemary Orange Glazed Roasted Pork Tenderloin
READ: Weekly Menu Plan – Apr. 15 to Apr. 21 ..read more
Oh Sweet Basil
1w ago
Fluffy Cheesecake Fruit Salad [+ Video]
This cheesecake fruit salad is awesome for a side at a potluck or BBQ or even as a dessert! Plus it’s so easy it’s foolproof! The perfect summer salad!
Ummmmm I could eat this berry cheesecake salad recipe for the rest of my life and die happy. Seven years ago we posted this recipe and I’ve been waiting all winter for berry season to hit so we could bring this recipe back to the front for everyone to enjoy.
It’s sweet deliciousness. It seems a little wrong to take all of those healthy berries and turn them into a calorie fest with everything you pu ..read more
Oh Sweet Basil
2w ago
Weekly Menu Plan – Apr. 8 to Apr. 14
Another week of delicious recipe that you don’t have to plan! Here is your weekly menu plan! How is April already half way over?
Monday: Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches Tuesday: Creamy Herb Chicken Wednesday: Spring Ham and Asparagus Lemon Cream Pasta Thursday: Fried Chicken Friday: Sloppy Joes Saturday: Dutch Baby Pancakes Sunday: Meatloaf
READ: Weekly Menu Plan – Apr. 8 to Apr. 14 ..read more
Oh Sweet Basil
2w ago
Quick and Easy Lemon Orzo with Parmesan and Peas
As the winter is starting to melt away we make recipes that scream spring like this quick and easy lemon orzo with Parmesan and peas.
We toast the orzo first to give it a delicious nutty flavor, and then add minced garlic for boldness. The orzo is then cooked with chicken broth and then we add peas, lemon and fresh thyme. It is a bright dish that is the perfect transition into spring!
The Beauty of Garden Produce
There’s truly nothing better than fresh garden produce. I didn’t understand this as a child and I don’t know that many people have ex ..read more
Oh Sweet Basil
2w ago
Easy Ham and Cheese Scones
A few weeks ago I was making our apple pie scones and suddenly had the brilliant idea of making a savory version, easy ham and cheese scones!
The only way I could ever convince our family to ditch the amazingly wonderful sweet version of a scone was clearly to add cheese. Cheese makes everything better. And bacon. Shoot, I need to try a bacon version!
Grab your leftover Easter ham and make these buttery and flaky scones!
What Ingredients are Needed for Ham and Cheese Scones?
Tender scones are just a few pantry staples away! A good scone needs only a few ingredients ..read more
Oh Sweet Basil
2w ago
Weekly Menu Plan – Apr. 1 to Apr. 7
This week are using up some Easter leftovers, trying out a newly posted recipe, and rounding out the week with some old favorites! Happy April!
Monday: Pollo a la Crema
Tuesday: Ham Hock Soup
Wednesday: Egg Salad Sandwich
Thursday: Ground Beef Stroganoff
Friday: Pizza Night
Saturday: French Toast
Sunday: Korean Oven Braised Short Ribs
READ: Weekly Menu Plan – Apr. 1 to Apr. 7 ..read more
Oh Sweet Basil
3w ago
No Bake Banana Pudding Pie with Nilla Wafer Crust
Indulge in this delicious no-bake banana pudding pie with a crunchy Nilla wafer crust. It’s the perfect dessert for any occasion and requires minimal effort to make.
I know it’s kind of a long title, but I wanted you to know that’s it not a graham cracker crust (which you can totally use instead if you want). And technically it’s not no bake pie either because you do have to bake the crust. Well, no you don’t. Oh gosh, this no bake banana cream pie with Nilla wafer crust is getting confusing let’s just shoot through a few facts (I’m channeling ..read more
Oh Sweet Basil
3w ago
Easter Sunday Meal Plan
Easter Sunday calls for celebration, gratitude, family time, and good food! Let us take care of the menu planning for you!
Breakfast:
Here are a few options for breakfast on Easter morning…
Cinnamon Rolls
Hot Cross Buns
Empty Tomb Rolls
Appetizers:
These appetizers are great options for snacking on throughout the day…
Deviled Eggs
Easter Snack Mix
Caprese Pesto Tarts
Main Dish:
It’s time for the main event, and at our house it’s this brown sugar ham…
World’s Best Brown Sugar Ham
Sides:
I had a tough time narrowing down the sides, but here is a variety of options ..read more