Easy Pesto Pasta Salad
Often times when I need to bring a side dish to a party I turn to one of my favorite tried and true recipes, Pesto Pasta Salad. It’s my go-to because I can make it in a jiffy and it’s delicious. Sometimes I make this pasta salad just to have in the fridge as a...
Chicken Pesto Pizza
I love pesto so much, and I’m always trying to find ways to incorporate it into new recipes. At the end of each summer, when the basil plants resemble bushes and our CSA share is full of basil I find myself making mass quantities of Homemade Pesto and freezing it for the winter months. There’s...
Chicken Pesto Stir Fry
I made chicken pesto stir fry this week for dinner and thought I’d share the recipe. This dish is a big hit at our house. It is one of the few recipes we make that all four children will eat. The best part…it’s super easy to put together! You know I love an easy meal...
Bruschetta with Pesto & Tomatoes
Over the years I have collected quite a few recipes from some of the awesome cooks in my family. My favorite recipes are those that are not only delicious but easy to make. When it comes to parties I like to show up with food in hand to contribute to the meal. My favorite thing...
Homemade Pesto
Last week Sam & I made homemade pesto together. He’s a great help at cutting the basil leaves off of their stems. Here’s the recipe I came up with…I think it’s very tasty! Homemade Pesto 3 cups packed fresh Basil leaves 3 Tbs. minced Garlic 3/4 cup grated Parmesan 1/2 cup Olive Oil 1/4 cup...
Easy Appetizer Recipe: Basil Pesto Rounds
I want to share one of my favorite EASY appetizer recipes. I found the recipe for Basil Pesto Rounds on Allrecipes.com, and made a couple minor modifications. This appetizer is always a hit at parties, and it makes a perfect little side with pasta dishes as well. These appetizers combine my love of pesto, cheese...
