Experienced some Internet issues yesterday, and had to scratch the planned post. So I bring to you, from the archives, a fan favorite: Presto Pesto! One of my favorite condiments is pesto. When invited over to my home, you'll be served it in one form or another. I have grown a big crop of basil this Summer, which has been so much fun. If you are in a cooking rut, pesto will add the pizazz to any dish. Here's inspiration.
Best Easy Pesto
This can be whipped up in five minutes. And that is why I make several times a week with fresh basil from my garden. This is a good recipe that creates a creamy sauce. I will add my pro tips: Go easy on the olive oil...use a little at a time, until you get a thick creamy sauce. Also, you absolutely do not need nuts. I make them both ways. And if you don't have basil, kale, spinach, or almost any green veggie will work. Experiment!
Grilled Caprese Pesto Chicken Skewers
There is nothing better grilled on a skewer than chicken, unless it is chicken tossed in pesto. All of this yumminess is served over creamy burrata cheese with a simple honey balsamic dressing.
Parmesan Pesto Bread
Move over garlic bread, there's a new loaf in town. I am not a bread baker, but my Mom was. They say this bread is not tough to make, but I don't know.....
Baby Heirloom Tomato Burrata Pizza with Basil Pesto
My vote for prettiest pizza. The creamy burrata melts into a thick cheesy sauce. Those heirlooms add the beauty and the sweetness. Delish!
Pesto Tuna Caprese Cucumber Bites
Cute as can be, these are beautiful bites. They are topped off with a drizzle of homemade balsamic glaze.
Avocado Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles
A very fresh and lo-cal option for lunch or dinner. Serve it with a grilled chicken breast for a extra protein.
Green Garlic Pesto With Jammy Eggs & Radishes
What a unique way to serve pesto! And by "green garlic" they do mean garlic on the stalk. I should have picked some up from the farmers Market today. My pesto has this kind of consistency. It's spreadable and not too oily.
Basil Arugula Pesto Pasta With Garlicky Shrimp
I don't think that a dish could be more visually appealing. To get shrimps that look this good and perfectly pink, you poach them for only about three minutes.
Heather Christo
Roasted potatoes can't be beat. We have been doing a lot of them lately, but nothing with pesto! Why hadn't I thought of this?
Recipe Runner
Best Baked Salmon with Pesto Recipe
Beautifully plated and can be ready in just 20 minutes!
Spicy Pesto and Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Involtini
Here's what to do with all of that late summer Zucchini. It's perfect for when you are craving Italian, because the zucchini replaces pasta. Brilliant! I love the way it looks, too.
Strawberry Granita with Sweet Pesto
With some creativity, pesto can be served for every course. This recipe is not only pretty, it will be very unexpected for your guests.
Cantaloupe Prosciutto Skewers
This may be the prettiest appetizer ever. It's served with a lemon mint pesto. Yum. Yum.
How Sweet Eats
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