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Easy Tomato Pesto Tarts

Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed 1/2 cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought) 2-3 medium Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon dry oregano 1 tablespoon dry parsley flakes …

Dutch Baby Pesto Breakfast Pizza

Ingredients For the Dutch Baby: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 8 large eggs ¾ cup whole milk ¼ cup finely chopped fresh herbs (chives, parsley, tarragon, or a mix) 6 tablespoons unsalted butter For the Toppings: ⅓ cup pesto…

Three-Cheese Pesto Turkey Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey 1 small finely diced onion 3 cloves minced garlic 1 jar (24 oz) pasta sauce Salt and pepper to taste 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese 1 cup prepared pesto 9 no-boil lasagna noodles 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Minced fresh bas…

Creamy Basil Pesto Chicken Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 3 cloves minced garlic 1 small finely diced onion 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup flour 2 cups milk 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup prepared pesto 1 pound spaghetti pasta, cooked according to recipe instructions 1 cup frozen peas 2 cups diced cooked chicken 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1…

Lemon Chicken Bowl with Pesto

Ingredients: For the Chicken: 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, sliced horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets Olive oil Salt Black pepper 2 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 teaspoons lemon juice For the Quinoa: 1 ½ cups uncooked quinoa 2 ¾ cups chi…

Chicken and Corn Pasta Salad with Bacon, Bell Peppers, and Creamy Pesto Dressing.

Ingredients: For the Pasta and Chicken: 8 oz orecchiette pasta (or other short pasta) 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp chili powder Salt and black pepper to taste 2 tbsp olive oil For the Salad Dressing: 1/3 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade) 3…

Arugula Pesto Potato Salad

Ingredients For the Salad: 2 lbs “pee wee” potatoes, halved Olive oil, for drizzling Kosher salt, to taste Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste 3 red spring onions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated) 2 cups packed arugula 6 radishes, thinly shaved on a mandolin For the Ar…

Spring Pistachio Pesto Pizza with Asparagus and Ricotta.

Crust Ingredients: 1 cup warm water 3 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt Flour and coarse cornmeal for dusting Pizza Toppings: 1 cup shelled pistachios 1 ½ cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves, torn 3 garlic …

GREEN NO-CHEESE PIZZA WITH BROCCOLI PESTO, CHICKEN AND SOUR CREAM

Ingredients Pizza Dough (Makes two 12-inch pizzas) 3 cups plain flour 2 tsp (7g) dried yeast (1 sachet) 1/2 tsp castor sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/4 cups warm water 1 tbsp olive oil Olive oil (for brushing) Semolina or polenta (for dusting) Pizza Topping 1 recipe broccoli pesto (see below) 1 …

Crispy Roasted Cauliflower with Creamy Pesto Pasta

Ingredients 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Pinch of kosher salt and black pepper 3-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated, divided 1 tablespoon lemon zest, plus 2 tablespo…

Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Garlic Pesto

Ingredients Potatoes 1 1/2 pounds baby gold/yellow potatoes 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil (or other neutral oil) 1 healthy pinch each sea salt & black pepper (~1/2 tsp) Pesto 2 heaping cups loosely packed fresh basil (large stems removed) 2 cloves garlic, chopped (~1 Tbsp chopped) 3 Tbsp raw p…

Cheesy Pesto Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf French baguette or Italian bread 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup basil pesto 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Fresh basil leaves, chopped (for garnish) Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions: Preheat Ov…

Pesto Egg Clouds

Ingredients 4   eggs ¼   cup   pesto, store bought or homemade (you'll need at least 1 Tbsp per egg) Salt & pepper, to taste Instructions Preheat the oven to 450 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Separate the egg whites and yolks and put each yolk in a separa…

Chicken Pesto Sandwich

Ingredients: For the Chicken: 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound) 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning Salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon avocado oil For the Sandwiches: 4 ciabatta rolls, sliced horizontally 4 tablespoons mayonnaise, divid…

CHEESY PESTO ROLLS

Ingredients: Dough: 1 cup milk 1/4 cup salted butter 2 tablespoons honey (or granulated sugar) 1 envelope (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 eggs 1 teaspoon fine sea salt Pesto Filling: 3/4 cup (6 ounces) basil pesto, plus extra for brushing on top 2 cups (8 …