13 Best Pine Nut Substitutes in Pesto & Nut-Free Options

Pine Nut Substitutes in Pesto

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

Canned Pesto Recipe

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

pesto recipes to freeze

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

creamy pesto sauce recipe-parsley pesto recipe

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)

creamy pesto sauce recipe with bacon

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 […]