Pesto in Italian means “to pound” with a mortar and pestle. Presumably we are pounding a set of ingredients into a raw sauce. As a vegetarian, I love the host of plant-based possibilities this opens up–arugula with walnut, peas with mint, asparagus with pistacho and of course, zucchini with edamame. The goal is threefold–bring veggies […]
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Quick & Fresh Tomato-Basil Pesto
Carrot Gnocchi in Brown Butter Sauce
There’s nothing like making soft, pillowy gnocchi at home. It takes a bit of work and practice but I assure you it’s totally worth it. Once you master how to do it, not only can you make melt-in-your mouth gnocchis to order, you’ ll enjoy creating variations to suit your taste and temperament. Carrot and […]
Pappardelle in Creamy Pesto Sauce
There are two components to the sauce in this dish: the pesto and creamy fondue. The pesto carries hints of asparagus, pistachio and olive, that when combined with the fondue creates a creamy sauce with a rich, silky taste and texture. Eating With Your Eyes: Additional Pestos: Tomato-Basil Pesto–A comforting dish that combines the familiar […]