has anyone got a tried and tested recipe for home-made pesto?
seen loads of recipes but not sure which one to try
seen loads of recipes but not sure which one to try
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pesto recipe
- Thread starter maverick_kitten
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Its been a long time since I've made pesto..but its basically olive oil, pine nuts and basil. Check out www.epicurious.com for a good recipe.
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- #3
that looks really good. is it easy to make or am i likely to mess it up?
Arugula is also a nice substitute for the basil...slight peppery taste.. I've used arugula pesto on shrimp and chicken, not just pasta dishes.
This one works very well...
Pesto
2 c firmly packed fresh basil leaves
¾ c \tgrated parmesan cheese
¾ c \tolive oil
3 \tgarlic cloves
¼ c \tpine nuts
Place all ingredients in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on medium speed about 3 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape sides, until smooth.
Toss with hot cooked pasta, serve as a garnish on steak, or...
Enjoy!
Pesto
2 c firmly packed fresh basil leaves
¾ c \tgrated parmesan cheese
¾ c \tolive oil
3 \tgarlic cloves
¼ c \tpine nuts
Place all ingredients in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on medium speed about 3 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape sides, until smooth.
Toss with hot cooked pasta, serve as a garnish on steak, or...
Enjoy!
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i'm cooking a meal. this is what i'm thinking so far:
Mixed roasted nuts with chili, rosemary and sea salt to pick at between courses
mussels in tomato and chili (ready prepared. shhhh!) with a selection of bread (might make bread. not sure yet)
chicken wrapped in bacon with baked beefsteak tomatoes topped with goats cheese and pesto (had them at a restaurant and they were really yummy)
rocket salad
cheesecake
coffee.
anyone got any ideas/suggestions?
Mixed roasted nuts with chili, rosemary and sea salt to pick at between courses
mussels in tomato and chili (ready prepared. shhhh!) with a selection of bread (might make bread. not sure yet)
chicken wrapped in bacon with baked beefsteak tomatoes topped with goats cheese and pesto (had them at a restaurant and they were really yummy)
rocket salad
cheesecake
coffee.
anyone got any ideas/suggestions?
This one sounds "hummmmmmmmm" Frannie!!!
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Lol Rigel i'm Nicky not Frannie!
i'll post you a piece of cheesecake if it all turns out ok.
I've got a lot on my mind with exams coming up so this is like a 'last supper' before we all have to settle down and revise. plus cooking makes me less stressed!
i'll post you a piece of cheesecake if it all turns out ok.
I've got a lot on my mind with exams coming up so this is like a 'last supper' before we all have to settle down and revise. plus cooking makes me less stressed!
