13 Best Pine Nut Substitutes in Pesto & Nut-Free Options
Pesto is one of my all-time favorite sauces, especially in the summer. The sweet and spicy flavor of basil just screams warm summer evenings to me. And what better use for basil than a fresh pesto? Whether it’s for sandwiches, pasta dishes, or salad dressings, pesto adds that extra something. Classic pesto, an Italian staple, […]
Easy Basil Pesto Recipe with Pine Nuts
When you walk through the supermarket you probably see a ton of glass jars filled with factory made pesto. Some are probably good and some are probably not that great. I’m a big believer in the idea that a fresh batch of pesto is far superior to a canned pesto recipe from the store. The […]
9 Pesto Recipes to Freeze: Easy Homemade Recipe Ideas & Tips
Freezing pesto is a great way to preserve its fresh, aromatic flavors for use all year round. Here are 9 delicious recipes that you can make in large batches to freeze and enjoy even during winter months! Your browser does not support the video tag. The Magic of Homemade Pesto I don’t know about you, […]
Easy Parsley Pesto Recipe With Almonds & Pecorino
With the hot season coming, I’m dusting off all my refreshing summer recipes. Yesterday, I was looking at my fridge deciding what to make for lunch, when a bunch of parsley caught my attention. I was craving something fresh and thought, “Why not make a pesto with it?“ Since I started making my own homemade […]
Easy Pasta w/ Creamy Arugula Pesto & Bacon (30-Minute Meal)
Tired of the usual basil pesto? Here’s a delicious creamy pesto recipe that you should definitely try! I use it all the time and it’s never turned me down. Meet: arugula pesto. We all love a good genovese pesto made with fresh basil. Anyway, from time to time, you might want to spice things up […]