Bursting with fresh and peppery notes, this arugula pesto offers a unique twist on the classic Italian condiment that will add a zesty touch to your dishes. INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch arugula 1/2 bunch of flat-leaf parsley (about 40 stems) 1 large or 2 medium cloves of garlic, germ removed 1 tablespoon lemon juice Salt and...Read More

Serve pesto stirred into pasta, over baked potatoes, or spread over toasted baguette slices. Delicious with turkey or roasted chicken sandwiches, too! INGREDIENTS: 2 cups firmly packed fresh basil leaves (about one large bunch of basil) 1/3 cup pine nuts, walnuts, or almonds, lightly toasted until fragrant 1/4 cup Italian parsley leaves 2-3 large cloves...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 extra virgin olive oil 1 cup mayonnaise 3/4 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons crushed dried basil* 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste METHOD: Whisk together oils and mayonnaise. Add buttermilk, cheese, basil, salt,...Read More

What is green garlic? Green garlic shoots are the immature garlic “thinnings” from garlic plantings that farmers begin to remove in March and are plentiful at the farmers’ market through most of the spring. Green garlic resembles an overgrown scallion or green onion. Stir Green Garlic Pesto into hot pasta (linguine works great for this...Read More

While most are familiar with basil pesto, parsley makes a fresh-tasting condiment too! Parsley is one of the most popular herbs used in cooking or garnishing. Parsley comes in two varieties — flat leaf (also called Italian parsley) or curly leaf. Parsley is high in vitamin K and has anti-inflammatory properties. Toss parsley pesto with...Read More

This pesto can be tossed with pasta for a main course or spread on crostini for appetizers. INGREDIENTS: 1 large eggplant (about 1 pound) 1/2 teaspoon salt plus additional for sprinkling the eggplant 1/4 cup olive oil plus additional for brushing the eggplant 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 5 ounces Pecorino...Read More