When it comes to pesto, my mom was an early adopter — it became popular outside of Italy in the eighties and nineties. We craved her spaghetti with pesto, She kept large pots of sweet-smelling basil on the balcony and whipped up Genovese style pesto, adding garlic, olive oil, pine nuts and plenty of Parmesan….
Roasted Red Pepper Pesto – I give five forks
This Roasted Red Pepper Pesto clamours for your attention. The condiment shakes up your taste buds, whether you serve it as sauce, dressing or dip. Did I dream up this recipe? No, I discovered it in Mareya Ibrahim‘s Eat like You Give a Fork, and I give it five (out of five) forks.
Roasted Spaghetti Squash Pesto Pasta Bar
Jackie Mason could have a field day doing a routine based on today’s dietary restrictions. “He asks for pasta. She doesn’t eat gluten. He only eats Paleo. She insists on low carb. It has to be organic. He doesn’t want grains. She only wants whole grains. No fat, no dairy, nothing with a face…” On and on…
Artichoke Heart Pesto – Happy 2016 New Year!
Last night a beat up car practically ran me over on the sidewalk, and the driver pulled a gun on me. I tried to scream, but a muffled, cranky noise stayed buried in my throat. And then I woke up. Clearly this is an indication of unresolved issues, like what to do with the artichoke…
Garlic Scape Basil Pesto Baked Pasta
The only scapes I’m really familiar with are escapes and landscapes. Garlic scapes are a brand new challenge. The sharpness of this Garlic Scape Basil Pesto heightens the intensity of this Garlic Scape Basil Pesto Baked Pasta. Consider this dish an escape from the usual landscape of ordinary cuisine. Garlic Scape Basil Pesto Baked Pasta 6 eggs 1 c each…
Garlic Scape Pesto – A Culinary Escape
While I’m embracing the new Canadian anti-spam law as an opportunity to stop receiving a ton of unwanted emails, I’m dreading the idea of asking my JC readers to re-subscribe to the Jittery Cook blog to keep receiving weekly recipes. The devil on one shoulder assures me that the law doesn’t apply to little old me as JC is not a…