Lemony Ramp Pesto with Basil
Lemony Ramp Pesto with Basil from vanillabeancuisine.com Ingredients: 1 bunch of ramps ends trimmed, 2 ounces ½ cup fresh basil leaves ¼ cup pine nuts toasted (or walnuts or pistachios) ¼ cup parmesan cheese ⅓ cup olive oil ½ teaspoon lemon zest 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions: Rinse ramps and basil and pat dry, then chop roughly in 1-2 inch pieces. You can use […]
Garlic Scape Pesto
Garlic Scape Pesto What is a garlic scape? A garlic scape is the tender stem and flower bud of a hardneck garlic plant; a long green shoot that grows from the garlic bulb. Garlic scapes are an amazing way to add garlicky flavor to your favorite dishes. Since they’re a bit milder than garlic cloves, they […]
Kale & Basil Pesto
Kale & Basil Pesto Serve this pesto with your favorite pasta, or as an appetizer on toasted baguette slices. Ingredients: 4 cups sliced lacinato kale leaves, stems removed 3 cups fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup toasted walnuts 3/4 cup mild extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 medium garlic cloves, smashed 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt 1 […]