We like to make
big batches of pesto in the summertime and freeze it in ice cube trays, then store in freezer bags.
I ended up making a
huge batch of pesto, but I also wanted to try something sweet with the basil.
My recipe makes quite a
large batch of pesto and you probably won't use it all on the sweet potatoes but it will keep in the fridge for 4 or 5 days.
This makes a healthy -
sized batch of pesto, that I use over the course of a few days on several meals.
Today I tried my hand at the
second batch of pesto with greens other than primarily basil, and whipped up an amazing batch of Spinach and Sunflower Seed Pesto that I HAD to share.
I also added the roasted tomatoes to a small
batch of my pesto in the processor for a Roasted Tomato Basil Pesto.
In a medium sized bowl or large platter, add the dip and swirl around with a spoon then top with some of the pesto or just dump the
whole batch of pesto on top.
One of the things I'd had in my mind's eye was scones with a swirl of green running through them; when I made my
first batch of pesto I lost no time in making these swirly wild garlic cheese scones with it.
I actually had leftover fresh herbs from making the video above, so I made a
second batch of the pesto, poured it into my silicone ice cube tray (as I show you how to do on my Kitchen Gadgets video) and froze the pesto.
It's perfect for a quick weekday dinner I love that it makes quite a
big batch of pesto, so that you have leftovers for sandwich - making
And I need to try your idea of adding pesto to quinoa, I just made a
huge batch of pesto and froze it so I've got lots to experiment with now
If you're a pesto - lover, you'll definitely want to keep a big pot of basil on your deck / balcony / kitchen counter / roof to be able to harvest a good two cups worth for
a batch of pesto.
With the added steps of making
a batch of pesto and rolling out the individual strands of dough to be braided, it took a little planning and extra time to tackle than my usual from - scratch loaf.
Our basil plants seemed to be lagging behind, so I decided to pinch off enough leaves to make
a batch of pesto in hopes of encouraging growth.
Over the weekend I harvested baskets and baskets of basil and joyfully made my second
batch of pesto.
Left over pesto has been placed in the freezer in small individual containers for fast easy meals all summer long (
a batch of pesto take 10 minutes to put together).