Our Top 3 Basil Pesto Recipes From This Year

If basil pesto is your love language in the kitchen, you’ll want to try these go-to recipes. Each one brings a fresh, confidence-boosting twist—perfect for busy nights or when you crave something familiar but never boring.

Updated on Sun, 26 Apr 2026
A close-up of crispy Haddock Goujons With Parmesan Crust being dipped into creamy pea pesto, served over fresh mixed greens. Save
A close-up of crispy Haddock Goujons With Parmesan Crust being dipped into creamy pea pesto, served over fresh mixed greens. | cedarlemon.com
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Haddock Goujons with Parmesan Pea Pesto

A close-up of crispy Haddock Goujons With Parmesan Crust being dipped into creamy pea pesto, served over fresh mixed greens.
A close-up of crispy Haddock Goujons With Parmesan Crust being dipped into creamy pea pesto, served over fresh mixed greens. | cedarlemon.com

Golden-baked haddock in a crispy parmesan crust pairs perfectly with herby pea and basil pesto. An easy, elevated fish dinner you’ll want on regular rotation.

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Grilled Halloumi & Pesto Plate

A close-up shot of grilled halloumi cheese with vibrant pesto, a Mediterranean delight on a plate.
A close-up shot of grilled halloumi cheese with vibrant pesto, a Mediterranean delight on a plate. | cedarlemon.com

Hands down my new favorite way to eat halloumi! The pesto drizzle and all those veggies make it so fresh and filling.—Lila

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Pesto Chicken Pasta

A close-up of Pesto Chicken Pasta glistening with basil pesto, dotted with fresh spinach and grated Parmesan.
A close-up of Pesto Chicken Pasta glistening with basil pesto, dotted with fresh spinach and grated Parmesan. | cedarlemon.com

Fast, comforting, and absolutely packed with flavor thanks to grilled chicken and generous spoonfuls of basil pesto. Toss in extra veggies for a full meal.

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