Pesto is one of those things that just makes sense to me.
Call me cheap, Call me an opportunist ....
but, why?? would you spend $5 for a tiny jar of the stuff
at the grocery vs. making mountains of it at home w/ end-of-the-summer basil?
Even novice gardeners seem to be able to grow basil.
It's easy to buy early in the summer and grows
pretty quickly w/ plenty of water and sunshine. Basil can easily become an herb staple. ...
At least it is when I'm around because I seem to easily get obsessive over caprese appetizers in the summer.
So...
With several very tall basil plants staring at me daily and audibly (no kidding.) begging to be saved from the scorching MS sun,
I did what any righteous Southern woman would do: I made perfect end-of-the-summer-Pesto.
(This happened despite the fact that I had absolutely no time. I was rushed and stressed and had not even packed yet...but I was fixated on pesto!)
And not just any pesto: This time I capitalized on our finest local nut: the pecan
and was quite happy w/ the outcome.
Pesto is so so so so easy. (It is easy)
and no one should shy away from making it, freezing it and enjoying it on the cheap.
(Price it next time you're in the grocery and you'll see...)
Nor should you let all that precious basil go to seed.
4 simple ingredients:
Basil
Parmesan
Olive Oil
Pine Nuts (but I've also used almonds, pecans and walnuts, all w/ tasty results)
Voila'. You're done.
I tend to not use a recipe, but some good ones I'd recommend are
from 101 Cookbooks
or
Animal Vegetable Miracle (w/ or w/out the tomatoes).
Once you've done it once, you'll see how easy it is to just throw the ingredients
together and come out successful every time.
And, while we're speaking of basil, there are so many good recipes I'd recommend.
I cook w/ it profusely and love the aromatic nature it adds to the room when doing so.
One of my staple summertime desserts, which may or may not sound like a weird combination. I usually
mix whatever berries I have on hand.
And this recipe I posted a few days ago. I think I've told everyone about it! so good.
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