I started this blog so my daughters could find all of our family favourite recipes in one place. It has actually grown into more than just the family favourites but also other recipes we've tried out in our kitchen. I don't like to fill up the post with alot of chatter. Sometimes there's a little story to tell, but usually I like to get right to the point. So this is for them, but hope you find some recipes that you like as well. I'll be sharing a lot of recipes, and along the way you'll find some crafty things and maybe some helpful hints too! Welcome!



Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Basil and Chive Pesto

After Christmas cooking and baking leftover basil, chives, walnuts and pistachios went into this lovely pesto.

1  1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup snipped fresh chives
5 or 6 (or more!) garlic cloves
2 tbsps dry or 1 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 tbsp crushed pistachios (because I had them, optional)
1/3 cup parmesan
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

 Toast whole peeled garlic cloves and walnuts in a frying pan with a little oil, just until lightly golden.

In a food processor add basil, chives, garlic, walnuts, parsley, parmesan, salt and pepper. Pour olive oil in while processing.

Makes 1  1/2 cups of fragrant pesto.

 Toss with about 3/4 cup of pesto for every pound of pasta...

or if pasta's not your thing try this Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast

Here's the link:

 http://hotandcoldrunningmom.blogspot.ca/2015/01/pesto-stuffed-chicken-breast.html
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