20 cheese pesto food Recipes

fresh basil (i can usually grab a package for $2.00 at my local latino grocery store) - just rinse really well., garlic cloves-minced, water -or less (optional is making a less calorie version + 4 tbsp olive oil), olive oil -or less (i happen to have spanish olive oil which provides a little extra taste similar to that of extra virgin olive oil.), walnuts, freshly grated parmesan cheese (it doesn tsp have to be parmegiano reggiano which is super expensive - but do not use that stuff from the green can people - oh you know exactly what i am talking about) - and grating it yourself also saves on money. i can usually get a decent brand for $5-6 dollars a good sized wedge that lasts me a month from the cheese section at the large grocery store- and i use slivers of it over salads, and any pasta dishes., kosher or sea salt & freshly cracked pepper, equipment needed, blender or food processor (i have made pesto in both successfully), cutting board, paper towels or clean hand towels

courgette and garden herb pesto, courgette, coarsely grated, pine nuts, golden linseeds, parmesan cheese, grated, spinach, extra virgin olive oil, onion, finely diced, garlic, crushed, mixed herbs such as mint , lemon thyme, parsley, basil, oregano, salt and freshly cracked black pepper, juice of 1 lemon, heat a non-stick frying pan and saute the onions, garlic and seasoning in 2tbsp of the oil until golden about 4 -5 minutes. add the courgettes and saute for 1 minute. let the mixture cool., toast the linseeds and pine nuts and add to the sauteed onion and courgette mixture, cool., place the herbs , spinach, lemon juice, parmesan and remaining oil in the thermomix bowl and blend until still coarse., add the herb mixture to the cooled sauteed onion, courgette and nut mixture. adjust the seasoning if needed and let the flavours develop for about 20 minutes., food fanatics tips, do not be tempted to add too much oil, the mixture must be dry to prevent the bread becoming claggy. place the leftover pesto in a clean jar cover the surface with extra oil and keep refrigerated, it should last for up to 1 week.

butternut squash or 1 1/4 kg kabocha squash or 1 1/4 kg pumpkin, sunflower oil, butter (the original recipe calls for 40), onion, chopped, shelled unsalted pumpkin seeds (from supermarkets and health food stores), fresh coriander (leaves and stems ), green chili , deseeded and finely chopped, fat garlic clove, crushed, olive oil (1/4 cup), parmesan cheese, finely grated (1/3 cup), sour cream, coriander, to garnish (optional)

cream cheese, softened, grated parmesan cheese, egg, lightly beaten, salt, frozen phyllo dough (about 40 sheets), thawed, unsalted butter, melted, store-bought pesto, for dipping

fresh basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, freshly grated pecorino cheese

kosher salt, orecchiette (about 1 1/2 cups), green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces, grated parmesan cheese, extra-virgin olive oil, grated lemon zest, baby arugula, fresh parsley, almonds or hazelnuts, toasted, fresh lemon juice, skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb), tomatoes, halved, whole-wheat breadcrumbs

boneless sirloin steak (1 1/4 inches thick ), extra-virgin olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, pine nuts, parsley (leaves only ), garlic, red pepper flakes, grated parmesan or grana padano cheese, chopped pitted green olives (such as sicilian or cerignola)

four 6-oz loin lamb chops, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, mint walnut pesto , recipe follows, grilled asparagus , for serving, optional, walnuts, loosely packed fresh mint leaves, loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, crumbled feta cheese , about 1/4 cup, garlic, crushed, kosher salt, extra-virgin olive oil

cheese tortellini or tortelloni, red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, pressed or smashed, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, grape tomatoes, pitted california black olives, halved or quartered small bocconcini mozzarella, marinara sauce or pesto sauce for dipping, optional

kosher salt, leeks (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced, unsalted butter, arborio rice, dry white wine (optional), frozen peas, thawed, diced ham, pesto (store-bought or reserved from pesto pork with polenta, fresh mozzarella balls or diced fresh mozzarella, grated parmesan cheese

basil pesto , recipe follows, toasted bread, marinated chicken breast , recipe follows, jarred roasted peppers, sliced into strips, fresh basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, freshly grated pecorino cheese, vinegar , like cider, balsamic or red wine, dried herbs , like thyme, oregano, rosemary or crumbled bay leaf, mustard , whole grain or dijon, garlic or onion powder, optional, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast , each about 6 oz

kosher salt, unsalted roasted almonds, garlic, fresh parsley, fresh basil, grated parmesan cheese, extra-virgin olive oil, ricotta cheese, chopped pitted kalamata olives, linguine, cannellini or navy beans, drained and rinsed, tomatoes, chopped, freshly ground pepper

olive oil, onion, chopped, green beans, cut into 1/2-inch/1 cm pieces, potato, peeled and diced, carrot, diced, salt and pepper, bay leaf, thyme, white kidney beans, cooked, zucchini, diced small, tomatoes, seeded, and diced, pesto sauce, for garnish, parmesan cheese, for garnish

fresh ricotta, toasted hazelnuts, chopped, divided, nutmeg, lemon , zested and juiced, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, wonton wrappers, egg white, lightly beaten, spinach, loosely packed, garlic, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil, special equipment : food processor

kosher salt, drained canned san marzano tomatoes (about 8 tomatoes), fresh basil leaves, fresh mint leaves, sliced almonds, lightly toasted, garlic, grated orange zest, extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for frying and drizzling, bucatini or spaghetti, instant flour (such as wondra), extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined , halved lengthwise, grated parmesan cheese

walnut halves, garlic , smashed, chopped raw broccoli florets and tender stems (about 4 oz), fresh basil leaves , plus a few sprigs, for garnish, low-sodium vegetable broth, freshly grated nutmeg, red pepper flakes , optional, kosher salt, juice of 1/2 small lemon (1 tbsp), extra-virgin olive oil, freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano , romano or grana padano cheese, whole wheat or tri-color fusilli

flat-leaf parsley leaves, walnuts, grated pecorino cheese, extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for pan, grated lemon zest, garlic, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, cornish hens, halved (or 4 whole chicken legs), lemons , for serving, potatoes , for serving

blanched almonds, kosher salt, broccoli florets, fresh basil, garlic , smashed, extra-virgin olive oil, grated parmesan cheese, red bell peppers, extra-virgin olive oil, stalk celery, diced, carrot, diced, leek (white and light green parts only), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise, kosher salt, fresh thyme, tomato paste, low-sodium chicken broth, russet potato, peeled and diced, white bread