296 with cheese pesto walnuts and 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

hot cooked rice add, butter , lime juice and chopped cilantro, mushrooms sauteed in butter , thawed frozen petite peas and parmesan cheese, diced tomatoes and basil pesto, sliced green onions , salted cashews, toasted sesame seeds and rice vinegar, dried cranberries , chopped pecans, sliced green onions and parmesan cheese, thawed frozen peas and chopped smoked ham, grilled chicken strips cut into bite-sized pieces, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, basil pesto, provolone cheese cubes and balsamic vinaigrette, chopped roasted chicken , toasted sliced almonds, sliced green onions and orange marmalade, black beans , salsa, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped cilantro, kidney beans , caramelized onions, sour cream and asiago cheese, crisp bacon , cheddar cheese, sour cream and chopped chives, smoked gouda (cubed), smoked turkey breast cut into bite-size pieces, chopped tomatoes, sliced red onion, ranch dressing and chopped cilantro, fresh green beans sauteed in butter and toasted sliced almonds, scrambled eggs , chopped canadian bacon and chopped chives, orange segments , toasted sliced almonds and sliced green onions, mushrooms sauteed in butter, and chopped , steamed asparagus, cashews , chopped roasted chicken and chopped chives, butter , lemon zest and fresh lemon juice, grilled shrimp , corn, crisp bacon bits and chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil, minced garlic and mushrooms sauteed in butter, fresh corn off the cob , chopped tomatoes and chopped fresh basil, sliced kielbasa sausage and barbecue sauce, sauteed okra and chopped stewed tomatoes, steamed asparagus tips , toasted pine nuts, sliced red or yellow bell pepper and parmesan cheese, diced tomatoes , sliced green onions and shredded monterey jack cheese, vanilla ice cream and a dash of cinnamon, scrambled eggs , crumbled sausage, cream cheese cubes and sliced green onions, zucchini and carrot matchsticks sauteed in butter, and parmesan cheese, heavy cream , raisins, sugar and vanilla, minced garlic sauteed in butter and toasted pine nuts, sliced apples sauteed in butter , cinnamon, brown sugar, chopped nuts, and vanilla yogurt, black beans , minced red onion, chopped bell pepper, chopped cilantro and vinaigrette, sauteed chanterelle mushrooms , dried apricots and toasted almonds, chopped fresh spinach , asiago cheese and toasted walnuts, fresh raspberries or sliced strawberries, heavy cream, vanilla and sugar, currants and toasted pine nuts, thawed frozen corn , mild green chiles and sour cream, feta cheese , chopped kalamata olives, chopped sun-dried tomatoes and chopped fresh basil, diced carrots , thawed frozen peas, scrambled eggs, grated ginger root and soy sauce, chopped rotisserie chicken and sun-dried tomato pesto, grilled shrimp , lime juice and fresh pico de gallo, grilled chicken, cut into bite-size pieces, and chile con queso

tomatoes (up to 2 1/2 lbs, red , choose firm, ripe tomatoes. heirloom tomatoes tend to fall apart when roasting), olive oil, dried oregano, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, pesto sauce (store bought or homemade ), freshly grated parmesan cheese, walnuts, pine nuts, garlic, diced (9 cloves), fresh basil leaves , packed, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil, freshly grated parmesan cheese

extra virgin olive oil , eyeball it, cracked garlic, arugula, stems removed, walnut pieces or 1/2 cup halves, toasted, nutmeg, ground or grated, salt and pepper, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, penne rigate (with lines), fresh green beans, cut into thirds

walnuts, toasted, garlic , roasted and mashed, fusilli - i use gluten-free fusilli, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh basil leaves , packed, fresh spinach , packed, freshly ground black pepper , lots, cayenne, lemon, juiced, parmesan cheese, freshly grated, mayonnaise , not salad dressing, warm water

salt , to taste, couscous, garlic cloves, peeled, fresh basil leaves, stems removed, olive oil, pepper , to taste, grated parmesan cheese, coarsely chopped walnuts, burrito-size flour tortillas, warmed, shredded cooked chicken, seasoned to taste, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and coarsely chopped, yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced

low-fat cream cheese, softened, low-fat sour cream, grated parmesan cheese, basil pesto, sun-dried tomato pesto, chopped toasted walnuts or 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

basil leaves, fresh packed, walnuts, toasted and chopped, parmesan cheese, grated, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic cloves, chopped, pesto sauce, olive oil, red wine vinegar, red ripe tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaf (optional), salt & fresh ground pepper (optional)

shelled walnuts, chopped garlic, extra virgin olive oil, whole milk ricotta cheese, salt, heavy cream, freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (the real thing, please), salt

salad, bow tie pasta (farfalle), pesto, tomatoes, halved, crumbled feta cheese, salt and pepper to taste, olive oil , as needed, pesto, big handfuls of fresh basil leaves (about two hefty bunches), pine nuts or 3/4 cup walnuts, fresh grated parmesan cheese, juice of 1 lemon, garlic, salt and pepper, extra-virgin olive oil

cooked tuna fillets, broken into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups), prepared basil pesto, jarred roasted red peppers, diced, mayonnaise, grated parmesan, salt and freshly ground black pepper, thick slices rye bread, swiss cheese, olive oil, seasoned rice vinegar, dijon mustard, chopped romaine lettuce leaves, ruby red grapefruit segments, candied walnuts , pecans or peanuts

garlic cloves, crushed under a knife and peeled, pine nuts or 1/3 cup walnuts or 1/3 cup almonds, freshly grated parmesan cheese (or a combination) or 1/2 cup romano cheese (or a combination), fresh basil leaves, well rinsed and dried in a salad spinner, extra virgin olive oil, plus more to cover the pesto, salt, fresh ground black pepper, green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths (preferably flat romano beans), red potatoes , scrubbed, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt, fresh ground black pepper, chopped fresh basil or parsley

pre-packaged prepared pizza crust, commercially-prepared pesto sauce (i use classico), low-fat ricotta cheese, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, quartered artichoke hearts, drained, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, sliced into strips, fresh mushrooms, sliced and sauteed, shredded fresh parmesan cheese, walnuts, chopped and toasted, cracked black pepper (optional)

pita, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, cream cheese, basil pesto , recipe follows, lightly toasted walnut pieces, cleaned basil leaves , tightly packed, minced garlic, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil

uncooked whole wheat penne pasta, beef tenderloin steaks (6 oz each), salt, pepper, fresh baby spinach, chopped, grape tomatoes, halved, prepared pesto, chopped walnuts, crumbled gorgonzola cheese

butternut squash, peeled and diced, chopped onion (about 1 small), brown sugar , packed, sea salt or 1 tsp kosher salt, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, refrigerated classic pizza crusts, pancetta, diced, basil pesto, chopped drained roasted red pepper (from 7-oz jar), walnuts, chopped, asiago cheese, shredded (4 oz), feta cheese, crumbled (2 oz)

red tomatoes, good olive oil, dried oregano, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, pesto, store-bought or homemade, freshly grated parmesan cheese, walnuts, pine nuts, diced garlic (9 cloves), fresh basil leaves , packed, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, good olive oil, freshly grated parmesan cheese

lightly toasted walnut pieces, tightly packed cleaned basil leaves, minced garlic, grated parmesan, olive oil, cream cheese, basil pesto, crackers , bagel chips, or tortilla chips, for serving