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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?
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07-10-2008, 10:25 PM
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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! 
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07-10-2008, 10:34 PM
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Re: Basil Pesto: who makes it?
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Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover
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
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?
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Frozen should work well.
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07-10-2008, 10:34 PM
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Re: Basil Pesto: who makes it?
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Originally Posted by Sherri
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! |
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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07-10-2008, 10:39 PM
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Re: Basil Pesto: who makes it?
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Frozen should work well.
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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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I am a firm believer in the Old Paths
Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
"It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves
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07-10-2008, 10:46 PM
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Re: Basil Pesto: who makes it?
Hmmmmm. I like basil, but wouldn't that much be a bit strong and overpower anything you put it on?
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07-10-2008, 10:52 PM
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Re: Basil Pesto: who makes it?
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Originally Posted by Rico
Hmmmmm. I like basil, but wouldn't that much be a bit strong and overpower anything you put it on?
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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... 
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I am a firm believer in the Old Paths
Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
"It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves
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07-10-2008, 11:15 PM
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Re: Basil Pesto: who makes it?
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Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover
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... |
Passion in marriage?!?!?! Man! No wonder you have so many kids!! It was the pesto what made ya do it!!!  I gotta get me some of that pesto stuff!!!! 
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Re: Basil Pesto: who makes it?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover
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?
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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
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07-11-2008, 07:30 PM
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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.
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