Tag Archives: pesto

Basil Pesto

Posted on May 11, 2012 by scarpettakate

If you’ve never tried making pesto from scratch, kindly allow me to cast my vote for Totally and Absolutely Worth It. Pesto’s always pretty delicious, but the homemade stuff tastes more alive somehow: sunnier, more herbal, more green. More like … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged basil, condiment, dressing, easy, herb, olive oil, pasta, pesto, sauce, vegetarian | 6 Comments

Chicken-Pesto Meatballs

Posted on January 6, 2012 by scarpettakate

Let the record reflect: I’m not Italian. I didn’t grow up with stories from the Old Country in my ears, tugging at the apron strings of a Pugliese-bred granny. I have no genetic memories of tagliatelle or cavatelli or pasta … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged baked, chicken, easy, italian, main dish, meat, meatball, meatball recipe, pesto, quick, side dish, spagehtti | 7 Comments

Farfalle Pesto with Peas

Posted on April 6, 2011 by scarpettakate

I’ve made this dish about a million times. It’s one of those go-to standbys I’ve done so many times that I can put myself on autopilot and mindlessly whip it up, the linchpin of the busy cook. Even for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged bowties, easy, English peas, farfalle, olive oil, Parmesan, pasta, pasta salad, peas, pesto, pine nuts, spring, vegetable, vegetarian | 8 Comments

Broccoli Rabe Pesto

Posted on November 10, 2010 by scarpettakate

I’m always in search of a good appetizer recipe, a punchy little bite of the do-ahead variety. Everyone’s tired of crudités (healthy, sure, but celery sticks and hummus are only un-boring if you’re nibbling whilst overlooking the Bosphorus and waiting … Continue reading →