I got one word for you
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While strolling through my fave market in Summit, my nose was quickly awaken by the scents of sugar sweet cantaloupes and sun ripen tomatoes. Bright earthy aromas of basil infused the Sunday morning air, as I sipped my organic coffee and enjoyed each bite of my moist walnut and cranberry studded breakfast cookie. After feeding Q my last little crumb, I grabbed my market bag and began my venture. Corn, tomatoes, kale, peaches, blueberries, more kale, arugula, cantaloupe, zucchini, basil and a piece of fresh cod quickly filled my bag.
I'm like a kid who just got home from Toys R Us as I take all of my goodies out my bag and display them on my counter. As I take in all of the sweet organic summer scents, the bright colors and textures inspire my Sunday dinner. Creating a menu is like composing a painting. It is key to incorporate different textures as well as colors that contrast well and compliment one another. Keeping it clean and simple so all the elements shine through but marry together as one is vital in producing a successful masterpiece.
Within minutes my basil was clean, pine nuts were toasted, parm grated, and garlic was crushed ( my fingers are still reminding me). I'm not gonna lie...I hate cleaning my food processor! Call me lazy but trying to get in all the nooks and crannies after whipping up a mess is not my cup of tea! Well, this green mess is SOOOOOO worth it!
1 cup basil
3 tblsp toasted pine nuts
2-3 garlic cloves (depends on who you are kissing)
1/3 cup parm
1/3 cup evoo
s&p
PULSE everything but the evoo, s&p
Once it blends together nicely stream in your evoo (keep the food processor going)
When all of the elements have come together in a nice smooth consistency sprinkle a little s&p! Dip your finger right in and give it a taste! FOODGASM
So now that you have this vibrant green baby shit looking pesto, what the H are you going to do with it? Well, well, well...you have come to the right place!
Add a dollop on top of your fave grains peppered with kalamata olives, artichokes and toms
Add to your fave pasta with some grilled chkn/shrimp corn, zucchini, and fresh parm
Tom, mozz, pesto
Peach, mozz, pesto
Swordfish(or your fave fish) with a dollop
Ciabatta schmeer of pesto, prosciutto, mozz, roasted red pep
Stir into Greek yogurt to dip fresh cut veggies
Spread on a wrap with turkey, provolone, and fresh spinach
I could go on for days...............
tom, mozz caprese
P
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Pesto topped barley
Leave me some lovin and share your favorite pesto inspired meals!!
xoxo,
EmMe
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