Pesto
We love making pesto with our extra basil. It is such a beautiful herb and so easy to grow. We tuck it into our patio pots for convenient harvesting, pruning just above side branching stems to keep the plant looking attractive. Bunches of basil, as well as other herbs, make beautiful kitchen bouquets. When those bumper crops come along, we love to make pesto. Homemade pesto has fresh color and flavor you just can’t find in the premade versions at the store. For a quick and easy vegetarian meal, toss with pasta and top with toasted pine nuts. It is delicious on paninis and is a fantastic substitute for marinara on Mediterranean-style pizzas.
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