Tag Archives: pesto

Preserving the Basil with Pesto

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Dave @ HappyAcres

This pesto is a great way to capture the flavor and aroma of basil. This recipe will make a pesto that is chunky and light on oil. To make a smoother pesto just add more oil. It can be made … Continue reading →

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Tis the Season for Garlic Scape Pesto

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Dave @ HappyAcres

This pesto is wonderful in pasta dishes, on flatbreads like pizza and foccacia, and on top of a slice of good, hearty bread. If you don’t grow garlic, the scapes can often be found this time of year at farmer’s … Continue reading →

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Pesto Amalfitana

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I first saw this recipe on an episode of David Rocco’s Dolce Vita on Cooking Channel. I love this show because much of his cooking seems to involve simple preparation of fresh local fruits and vegetables. That happens to be … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Seed Pesto

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Pumpkin seeds (or pepitas) were treasured by Native Americans for both their culinary and medicinal uses. It’s easy to see why, because the seeds are tasty and a good source of protein and minerals. Pepitas take on a whole new … Continue reading →

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