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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
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Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
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 Posted - Jul 21 2008 : 11:21:27 AM
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have a nice crop of BASIL (my fav herb!) so i'm gonna' make PESTO tonight to go over our 'sgetti'!
Pesto Recipe
2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Olive oil
3 tablespoons pine nuts or walnuts
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
Place basil leaves in small batches in food processor and whip until well chopped (do about 3/4 cup at a time). Add about 1/3 the nuts and garlic, blend again.
will put some chicken in the pesto/cheese sauce too .. and a salad and italian garlic bread .. oh yummm!
what you gurlz fixin' for dinner tonight?
Add about 1/3 of the Parmesan cheese; blend while slowly adding about 1/3 of the olive oil, stopping to scrape down sides of container.
Process basil pesto it forms a thick smooth paste. Repeat until all ingredients are used, mix all batches together well. Serve over pasta. Basil pesto keeps in refrigerator one week, or freeze for a few months.
True Friends * Frannie
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
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Posted - Jul 21 2008 : 5:59:15 PM
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Thanks for sharing! I swear, when I finally run out of the pesto I freeze each summer, I start dreaming about it until it is time to make it again!!
Jennifer
Farmgirl Sister #104
"Nature brings to every time and season some beauties of its own".
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2008 : 7:08:04 PM
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i made it tonight .. and it was devine! i wasn't sure my man would love it .. he is not a big 'parmesan cheese' lover .. HA! says it smell like dirty feet! so i put it 'on the side' .. HA! he emptied the bowl on top of his spaghetti! next year, i'm planting even more basil plants!
True Friends * Frannie
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 05:53:59 AM
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I love to make pesto. I make a bunch at a time and freeze it for later. My basil went crazy this year, so I have a lot of it! It is delicious, isn't it?
Sounds like you found a winner, Frannie!!
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
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Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 08:44:23 AM
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I am sad to say, no. I've tried and it just withers away. I did get a volunteer pop up one year but nothing since. So, I have to bring my plants in if I want them to carry on or buy new every year. I have a south facig window in my dining room that is perfect for plants. It is usually full in the winter time!
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
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Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 8:13:23 PM
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Here's mine:
Basic Garden Pesto
Pesto is one of my all-time favorite foods and reminds me that sunny summers are just around the corner. I really like to have enough in the freezer to use until the next summer harvest. It freezes really well and can be frozen with or without the nuts and cheese added. I usually add them at serving time.
Pesto is great on toast, added to minestrone soup, topping for baked potatoes, on grilled or baked chicken or fish, atop steamed vegetables or our family favorite; sautéed vegetables and chicken, pesto on top of steaming hot whole grain pasta. Pass the Parmesan, please.
6 cloves of garlic
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup good quality olive oil
1 tsp. salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds, pinenuts or walnuts, finely chopped
In a food processor combine all the ingredients except the cheese and nuts. Process the mixture in short bursts until it is smooth. It should not be soupy. If it is too oily, you can add more basil. If it’s too dry add a little more oil. Scrape down the sides as you work. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in parmesan cheese and nuts. Place in a covered container and chill. It will last up to a week in the refrigerator.
Cilantro Walnut Pesto
Oh my, this is so good and delicious on grilled chicken, fish or pasta.
2 cups cilantro 1/3 cup olive oil 1 tsp. salt
Juice of one lemon or lime 1/3 cup lightly roasted walnut, finely chopped
Fresh ground pepper to taste
In a food processor combine all the ingredients except the cheese and nuts. Process the mixture in short bursts until it is smooth. It should not be soupy. If it is too oily, you can add more basil. If it’s too dry add a little more oil. Scrape down the sides as you work. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in nuts. Place in a covered container and chill. It will last up to a week in the refrigerator.
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many, MRET & Wellness Coach
Farmgirl Sister #97
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