Pesto Change-o!
Last week I made two delicious batches of pesto, one with sorrel and another with basil. After two pasta dinners I still have about 1.5 cups of pesto leftover. Luckily pesto is super versatile and it keeps forever! Here are some easy lunch ideas I had to use up the extra pesto. I typically use about a tablespoon of pesto in a serving. Each recipe below serves one. pesto + tomato + mozzarella + bread + skillet = grilled cheese pesto + 1/4 c. vinegar + chicken breast = marinated chicken breast pesto + 1 tb. red wine vinegar + ground pepper + lettuce = salad ala pesto pesto + 1/4 cup...
Read MoreBacon. Wrapped. Dates.
Today my mom’s going to teach us to make bacon wrapped dates! This recipe makes a dinner portion for four very naughty football fans, but it could feed eight to twelve guests at a cocktail party if it were paired with other hors d’ouevres and booze. First, gather the ingredients you need: 24 pitted dried dates, medjool if you’re feeling fancy 12 slices of bacon, applewood smoked if you’re feeling fancy stinky cheese crumbles. We used feta, but bleu cheese is good, too toothpicks. Don’t use cheap, splintery ones! salt & pepper Next, use a knife to cut your...
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