Basil Pesto: who makes it?
 

I know... I'll move this to the recipe thread in a day or two...

So who is into making their own Pesto? I just made about two lbs.

Here is how I make it.

1 -Gallon of washed basil leaves

1 -cup olive oil

1 -large bulb of pressed garlic (6 cloves)

1 -cup of fresh finely grated parmesan cheese

1 -heaping teaspoon salt

The ingredients should all be put in a blender and pureed together (except the cheese) Then the cheese is stired in by spoon.

Serving Suggestions
Use as a pizza base directly on the crust

Eat as a side with any meal

And my favorites...

Serve on fresh baked bread (toasted)

Take a wheat Triscut put a scoop of whipped cream cheese then a scoop of pesto on top... yummy!

Here is a question I have....

My basil is doing exceptionally well this year. Has anyone ever frozen or canned or otherwise preserved pesto?

Re: Basil Pesto: who makes it?
 

I'm glad to see this. I like pesto, but never knew what was in it. I always thought it had crushed olives in it, and I don't really like olives, so I couldn't figure out why I liked pesto so much!:crazy

Re: Basil Pesto: who makes it?
 

Frozen should work well.

Re: Basil Pesto: who makes it?
 

Oh some recipes DO have olives in it. Another common ingredient is pine nuts.

I have tried several variations but the one I put on the first post is the best (IMHO) and it is quick, simple, and easy. The one BIG requirement is to have LOTS of Basil leaves.

BTW I failed to say the ingredients should all be pureed together (except the cheese) Then the cheese is stired in by spoon.

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Great. A friend of mine suggested putting it in ice cube trays to freeze it, then put them together in a bag, so you can get the amount you desire to use. I thought that sounded like a great idea too.

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Hmmmmm. I like basil, but wouldn't that much be a bit strong and overpower anything you put it on?

Re: Basil Pesto: who makes it?
 

Most people would stop at a tablespoon full on a crust of bread... I could easily eat a cup full!

It's hard to describe...

It's like espresso, or fire roasted Habenero peppers, or passion in marriage...

strong can be good.

Guess I better stop... :)

Re: Basil Pesto: who makes it?
 

Passion in marriage?!?!?! Man! No wonder you have so many kids!! It was the pesto what made ya do it!!! :ursofunny I gotta get me some of that pesto stuff!!!!:D

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Next time use Pine nuts too

how about pesto on garlic bread? I like to use Pesto as a replacement for marinara

Re: Basil Pesto: who makes it?
 

You do not have pine nuts in your recipe.
Traditionally it also has pine nuts in it.

and now I see someone has already mentioned it.