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Basil lemonade is a sweet tart, herbaceous, and refreshing summer drink! It’s easy to make with a quick infused syrup. Got basil? Fresh basil leaves are pure gold: an abundance can make everything from fresh basil pesto to caprese salad and everything in between. Here’s a fun way to use this fresh herb: basil lemonade ! It has a sweet tart, refreshing flavor with a pungent finish of basil to each sip. It’s simple to whip up at home with a quick infused simple syrup that brings that signature herbaceous pop. Here’s how to make it! Ingredients for basil lemonade Basil lemonade is fun to whip up at home and the perfect drink for impressing everyone (our son is one huge fan of homemade lemonade!). You’ll make a basil simple syrup that takes only a few minutes of hands on time, though you’ll need 30 minutes to the flavor to steep into the syrup. Keep in mind, this recipe is best in summer you’ve got fresh basil to spare. It calls for 1 cup mint leaves, which can get expensive if you’r...

This master oatmeal recipe shows how to make it on the stovetop or microwave! It’s easy to make this wholesome breakfast. Here’s a hearty whole grain that makes the ideal easy and healthy breakfast : oatmeal ! We eat copious amounts of this stuff in our household. What’s the best, easiest way to make it? Here’s our master recipe: exactly how to make oatmeal on the stovetop and in the microwave! I’m not joking when I say this gets made multiple times per day in our house (the microwave version ), and when we’re thinking ahead we make a big batch to eat off of all week. Here’s how to make the best oatmeal around! Types of oats There are two main types of oats you can use to make oatmeal: rolled oats or steel cut oats. A big pot of traditional oatmeal is best with Old Fashioned oats. Here’s a breakdown: Rolled oats:  Rolled oats are whole oat grains that are pressed flat with rollers. This is what you’ll typically think of when you think of oatmeal. There are a few types of roll...

This whole wheat pancakes recipe makes thick, fluffy flapjacks! This hearty mix will become a morning go-to. We love a good pancake recipe for lazy weekend breakfasts. Here’s what’s become our go-to: this whole wheat pancakes recipe ! Using whole wheat flour adds a nutty complexity in flavor that makes these flapjacks absolutely irresistible. It also makes them a bit heartier so they keep you satisfied through the morning. Bookmark this recipe because it will become a favorite (we promise!). Ingredients in this whole wheat pancakes recipe Most whole wheat flour recipes rely on a mixture of whole wheat and all-purpose flour to make for a desirable texture. But turns out, you can make fluffy whole wheat pancakes with 100% whole wheat flour . They have a light and airy texture with a hefty dose of baking powder and an acidic ingredient to help them rise. Here are the ingredients for this recipe: Whole wheat flour : you can use either white whole wheat or standard whole wheat (we use...