20 of the Best Basil Recipes | Brit + Co

Avocado Egg Salad

Made with four ingredients, this mayo-free avocado + egg salad is a game changer. It’s a fabulous make-ahead lunch that will give your work day some extra excitement! (via The Roasted Root)

Autumn Avocado Toast

We’re confident this toasted avocado toast treat can be enjoyed all year long, especially on chilly days or nights when you’re craving something that's both sweet and savory. (via How Sweet Eats)

Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast

Cottage cheese is a super easy way to give your avocado toast recipes a boost of protein! Its cheesy, creamy consistency blends exceptionally well with mashed or sliced avocado, and in this delicious case, fresh tomatoes. (via The Fast Recipe)

Roasted Chickpea Avocado Toast

Same goes for chickpeas! They're a nice, cheap source of vegan protein that can make your avocado toast recipes more fulfilling. This recipe calls for you to pan-roast them, so they get crispy and flavorful. (via Two Peas & Their Pod)

Avocado Toast with Roasted Asparagus on Multigrain

This loaded toast is good for meals beyond just breakfast. The hearty roasted asparagus will warm you up from the inside out, all while incorporating tons of vitamins and minerals in each bite. (via Vanilla and Bean)

Avocado Toast with Brown Butter Sesame Seeds

The brown butter sesame seeds that adorn the top of this toast add a much-needed note of umami, balancing out the creamy avo in no time. (via The Original Dish)

Grilled Corn, Feta, + Egg in a Hole Avocado Toast

Bet you've never seen an avocado toast recipe like this before! This pick gets topped with grilled corn, feta cheese, egg, and if you feel like going gourmet with it, some fresh peach slices. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Avocado + Heirloom Tomato Toast

We can all agree that avocado toast is what dreams are made of. But when you add fresh, ripened tomatoes and drizzle some balsamic vinegar on top, it takes your avocado toast dreams to a whole new level. (via Blissful Basil)

Open-Faced Lemon Pepper Artichoke and Arugula Sandwich

Better known as fancy toast, this gourmet knife-and-fork meal tastes as good as it looks. With a stellar combo of white bean hummus, artichokes, lemon juice, baby arugula, and sweet balsamic glaze, this savory-yet-subtly sweet avocado toast will likely become your new favorite food. (via Veggie and the Beast)

Avocado Toast With Charred Tomatoes, Garlic Shrimp and Fried Egg

Perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a late night snack, this flavorful and nutritious version of avo toast will have you thanking the food gods! (via Domesticate Me)

Avocado and Crab Crostini

Top your avocado toast with fresh, buttery crab and toasted baguette slices, then be prepared for your life to change — it’s that good. Serve these slices as an appetizer when hosting your next soirée, and your guests will be begging for the recipe. (via Confessions of a Chocoholic)

Green Goddess Toast

Roasted spring vegetables, tahini sauce, and avocado. Do we even need to say more? (via Feed Me Phoebe)

Vegan Hummus on Avocado Toast

If you’re getting a little bored with your avocado toast, but don’t want to put in a ton of effort to renew the meal, this recipe is for you! Slow-roasted tomatoes, hemp hearts, avocado, and hummus make for a winning combination. This also makes for the perfect post-workout snack! (via Oh She Glows)

Avocado Toast With Crisped Prosciutto

This take on avocado toast will make you hungry just thinking about it. Don’t say we didn’t warn you! (via Honest Cooking)

Spicy Steak and Avocado Toast

Don’t be afraid to step outside the box when it comes to your avocado toast recipes. Whether you’re headed to a summer potluck or making a meal for your boo, this filling steak dish will thrill even the pickiest eater. (via Heather Christo)

Smoked Salmon and Smashed Avocado Tartines

You’ll get a nutrient-rich dose of heart-healthy fats, vitamins, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids with these tasty avo-smothered tartines. (via Baker by Nature)

Spicy Maple Bacon and Scrambled Eggs on Avocado Toast

Are you just drooling reading the name of this dish? We are! Pair this crave-worthy comfort food with mimosas, and declare yourself the queen of brunch. (via Domesticate Me)

Mango Mojito

Ripe mangos and cool mint make for one truly sweet mojito. (via Spicy Southern Kitchen)

Cranberry Mojito

If you're planning to indulge in summer-sipping on the 4th of July, a cranberry mojito adds a fun and festive touch. (via We Are Not Martha)

Blueberry Mojito

Give one of breakfast’s biggest stars a happy hour hack that will have you counting down ‘til five o’clock. (via Our State)

Pineapple Cinnamon Mojito

Refreshing cocktail or delectable dessert? This cream-topped delight delivers both at once. Which is why we’ll take two. (via Tattooed Martha)

Basil Cucumber Mojito

We love infusing our water with basil and cucumber (mainly because it makes us feel like we’re at a spa), so why not take this refreshing tip and apply it to an adult beverage? Whip out this recipe whenever you need a light, invigorating pick-me-up. (via Satori Design for Living)

Skinny Mint Mojito

We all love a good mojito, but not the extra calories that come along with it. Enjoy your favorite summer sip (while still fitting into your bikini!) with this 72-cal spin on the traditional recipe. (via Julie Blanner)

Basil Lychee Mojito

No rum at the ready? No problem; this unique variation calls for gin instead. (via Supergolden Bakes)

Zesty Lemon Lime Mojito

Ginger-infused simple syrup takes this zesty zinger of a mojito from a might-try to a must-have. (via SoupAddict)

Sweet Tea Mojito

Everyone’s favorite Southern sip just got the ultimate Caribbean makeover! Mix up your mojito by adding crushed sweet tea ice cubes. (via Kitchen Concoctions)

Original Lime Mojito

When it comes to shaking up the perfect mojito, this simple yet superb combination of lime and mint will never let you down. (via Cooking LSL)

Champagne Grapefruit Pineapple Mojito

Champagne, grapefruit juice and pineapple vodka offer an original combination of flavors just perfect for switching things up. (via Cooks with Cocktails)

Pineapple Mojito

Jamaica meets Hawaii when you muddle mint, sugar and fresh pineapple. Pineapple party! (via Jelly Toast)

Strawberry Jalapeno Mojito

Add extra sizzle to your summer with this spicy concoction that combines sweet strawberries and hot jalapenos. Now, who’s got the salsa? (via PDXfoodlove)

Raspberry Mint Mojito

Your go-to summer cocktail just got even better with the addition of sweet, antioxidant-rich raspberries. (via A Gouda Life)

Frosty Coconut Mojito

Can’t swing a tropical vacay this year? No sweat! Bring the best of the tropics to your home by shaking up a coconut-infused mojito that’s perfect anytime, anywhere. (via How Sweet It Is)

Moscato Mojito

When you can’t quite decide between a mojito and a glass of wine, this sweet sip offers the best of both worlds. (via bell’alimento)

Strawberry Lemonade Mojito

What would summer be without strawberries and lemonade? This recipe gives the time-trusted fave a fun, grownup twist. (via Eating Richly)

Peach Mojito

Hot and humid afternoons have nothing on this blissful blend of summer peaches and lemon juice. (via My Recipes)

Lavender Mojito

Lavender-infused simple syrup adds light flavor, while a pretty sprig makes a super cute cocktail stirrer. (via Sugar and Charm)

Orange Basil Mojito

Bored with mimosas at brunch? Change things up with this orange basil masterpiece that’s sure to satisfy any citrus lover. (via Dine + Dish)

Triple Berry Mojito

What’s better than a mojito made with strawberries, blueberries or raspberries? One that combines all three, obviously. (via How Sweet It Is)

Lemongrass Mojito

Lemongrass isn’t just for soups and stir-fries. Serve this lemongrass mojito at your next dinner party along with Pad Thai and Drunken Noodles for a pairing that’s as unique as it is delicious. (via Season with Spice)

Here's How Often You Should Cut Your Hair, According To Professionals

I’ll admit it — it had been eight months since my last haircut. My hair had lost its shape, my layers were nowhere to be found, and my ends were begging for mercy. Life got busy over the last few months and I was neglecting my haircare like never before.

My hairdresser could immediately see that I was beyond due for a cut and said I needed to get more taken off than I was hoping. I was definitely disappointed — I'd been working on growing out my hair for a while now, and it just felt like my hard work had completely gone to waste. He explained that getting consistent haircuts is the key to growing out healthy and strong hair, rather than letting it grow and grow until it eventually breaks. So let's dig into the top three things you can do to avoid this scenario!

1. Just Get The Dang Haircut

Also avoiding a haircut like I was? You might want to schedule one at your nearest salon. Like my stylist said, when you wait too long between trims like I did, you risk your hair becoming heavy, dull, and lifeless. When the hair is dry or even dead, it’s nearly impossible for it to hold a curl or style, essentially collapsing on you and taking on more and more heat damage all the while. I know the pain of spending time on a blowout only for it to fall minutes later — it’s the worst.

According to Jack, getting a haircut every 10-12 weeks is the best time frame or your ends will pay the price. Between blow-drying, curling, straightening, sun, and weather, our ends get dry and start to break without the proper care. Getting consistent haircuts allows hair to bounce back, shine, and perform the way we want in a healthy way.

2. Leave-In Conditioners Are Your Friend

His top piece of advice to keep your hair looking and feeling hydrated between trims? Invest in conditioning treatments. Jack swears by the Olaplex conditioning system, specifically the No 3 Hair Perfector. Made with patented OLAPLEX Bond Building Technology™, this conditioning treatment repairs and prevents damage in as little as three minutes. No 3 promises to reduce breakage and visibly strengthen hair, so it’s the perfect assistance to keep ends fresh between cuts. Another conditioning treatments I’ve used and loved for years is the Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask, which is designed to restore moisture, elasticity, and shine to dry hair.

3. Switch Up Your Shampoos

Switching shampoos frequently is a pretty hot tip that I honestly hadn't thought of. Our hair gets used to the same products and grows tired of them, resulting in lackluster locks. Jack’s advice is to switch brands after finishing every bottle of shampoo to bring life back to your hair. Have two brands that you’re loyal to? Even switching back and forth between them after every bottle should make a big difference in your hair. I’m a huge fan of the R+Co Dallas Biotin Thickening Shampoo, which makes my hair look thick and full, as well as the Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo, which is so hydrating and gives so much shine.

In the end, navigating your back-and-forth relationship with haircuts often feels like a rollercoaster ride between wanting that fresh look and cringing at the receipt. Luckily, by using conditioning treatments and switching up your products,, you can keep your locks healthy, shiny, and full of life between trims. But take a newly learned lesson out of my book: don't let your ends pay the price for procrastination and just book the haircut.