Pestos, Tapenades & Spreads: 40 Simple Recipes for Delicious Toppings, Sauces, & Dips by Stacey Printz

  • Traditional basil pesto

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    • Categories: Sauces, general; Italian
    • Ingredients: olive oil; basil; pine nuts; Parmesan cheese
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  • Traditional basil pesto

    • anightowl on October 31, 2016

      This is a great basic basil pesto recipe, BUT I would recommend NOT adding all of the cheese suggested until you taste it. I made this recipe using a different brand and finer shred of Parmesan than I usually do, and this time the pesto came out very heavy, and the only thing I could taste was cheese. I was able to fix it by doubling the basil, adding 50% more pine nuts and a bit of garlic, but next time I will add half the suggested cheese, blend and taste before I add more.

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  • ISBN 10 0811865894
  • ISBN 13 9780811865890
  • Published Jul 30 2009
  • Format Hardcover
  • Page Count 96
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Chronicle Books
  • Imprint Chronicle Books

Publishers Text

With little fuss and enormous flavor, transform everyday meals with simple yet creative toppings, dips, and spreads. Forty recipes are paired with multiple serving suggestions for producing yummy (and healthy!) dishes, from appetizers to dinners. With few steps to follow and minimal ingredients to purchase, these recipes--many of which are sensitive to vegans and those with nut and gluten allergies--are built for speed and ease. Fifteen minutes is the total preparation time for Classic Provençal Tapenade, Balsamic Fig and Caramelized Onion Spread, and Rich Crab Spread. Using fresh ingredients and pantry staples, you'll soon be whipping up tasty pesto faster than you can say "presto!"

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