13 root pesto Recipes

ramps with greens, washed and patted dry , root ends trimmed, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt (to taste), black pepper, freshly ground, pine nuts, toasted, parmesan cheese, grated, fresh lemon juice (to taste)

skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, dry white wine, vegetable oil, grated fresh ginger root, garlic, minced, salt, white sugar, green onions , cut into 1/4-inch pieces

thick) slices carrot (about 1 lb), thick) slices parsnip (about 1 lb), cubed peeled turnip, trimmed halved brussels sprouts (about 1 lb), shallots, peeled and quartered, onion, cut into 8 wedges, salt, freshly ground black pepper, basil leaves, grated fresh parmigiano-reggiano, coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted, extravirgin olive oil, water, fresh lemon juice, salt, garlic clove, peeled

celery roots (celeriac) with leafy tops, olive oil, butter, chopped leek (white and pale green parts only), arborio or medium-grain white rice, low-salt chicken broth, grated parmesan cheese, divided

vegetables, sliced carrots, sliced parsnips, cubed, peeled turnip, trimmed, halved brussels sprouts, shallots, peeled, quartered, lg. onion, cut into 8 wedges, pesto (if making ahead, let stand for bout 15 minutes at room temperature before tossing with vegetables), basil leaves, grated parmigiano-reggiano, coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted, evoo, water, fresh lemon juice, salt, garlic clove, peeled

fresh beets , scrubbed, tops removed, onion, fresh garlic, chunk fresh ginger root, chopped, cranberry juice or enough juice to cover the beets by 1 inch, salt and pepper, freshly chopped cilantro, lowfat sour cream or plain yogurt, salt and pepper

garlic , cracked away from the skin, fresh ginger root, chopped, crushed red pepper flakes, macadamia nuts, lime, juiced, cilantro leaves, evoo -- extra-virgin olive oil , eyeball it, coarse salt , eyeball it in palm of your hand, spaghetti, cooked to al dente, 1/2 cup pasta water reserved

broccoli rabe, trimmed, sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed), boiling water, extra-virgin olive oil, scallions or small spring onions, root ends trimmed and sliced, sweet red vermouth, salt and freshly ground black pepper, balsamic vinegar, capers, prime ) soft-shell crabs

broccoli rabe, blanched , refreshed and left whole, extra virgin olive oil plus 1/4 cup, scallions or spring onions, root end trimmed, sweet vermouth, sundried tomatoes , soaked 10 minutes in 1/2 cup boiling water, balsamic vinegar, capers, prime or small soft shell crabs

potatoes, peeled and sliced, carrots, peeled and sliced, onion, sliced, fresh dill weed, fresh parsley, garlic, peeled, leaves fresh basil, olive oil

fresh italian parsley leaves (from 2 bunches), extra-virgin olive oil, pine nuts, toasted, fresh lemon juice, water, garlic clove, peeled, nonstick vegetable oil spray, dice peeled yukon gold potatoes (about 1 lb), dice peeled parsnips, dice peeled rutabagas, dice peeled carrots, dice red bell pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, green onions, sliced, eggs