Pesto Garden Harvest

Pesto

jackattack117 16 years ago

Im making Pesto with the rest of the basil from my garden and are looking for hints, I know the main ingredients that Id like to put in are pine nuts, basil, garlic, parm cheese, some olive oil, and a little salt. I like to experiment, and just wondering if anyone has anything else they like to add. Maybe a little sun dried tomatoes?

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tillia 16 years ago said:

Sure.. Make a batch regular, and a batch w/ the sun dried tomatoes...sounds really good. Let me know.

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sageca 16 years ago said:

I made different batches of basil and froze it on a parchement covered cookie sheet.
I dropped it with the Tablespoon on the sheet, froze it and stored & sealed them in jars with my Food Saver.Now I have losts of pesto waiting for my in the frezzer.
Sorry I stuck to my regular pesto recipe, but I'm sure if you google it you will find all kind of ideas.

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melanieg 16 years ago said:

You could try spinach, or mushroom, it's loaded with water and you don't need that much olive oil. roasted red peppers would be good too. Have fun.

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tillia 16 years ago said:

I read a recipe that used half mint and half basil recently, don't know where. I'll bet, and might try half basil and sage, or parsley, or whatever. Experiment. Then write back.

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