Tag Archives: pesto
Three Cheese Pesto Tomato Galette
File this three cheese pesto tomato galette under: Thing I forgot to tell you about but for no good reason because it’s one of the best things I’ve made. It all started a few weeks ago when I got a … Continue reading
Pesto, Pea, and Prosciutto Pasta
Coming back from vacation usually means not wanting to cook. Occasionally I miss being in the kitchen while I’m traveling but as soon as I get home, I miss the convenience of eating every meal out. It’s a tough life. … Continue reading
Grilled Naan Pizza with Pesto, Squash Blossoms, and Goat Cheese
Last night I ventured into the world of grilled pizza. Disclaimer: It’s pretty awesome. I’ve been thinking about making this pizza for a while but I didn’t have a grill. Once I eliminated that obstacle, I knew it was time … Continue reading
Lemon Strozzapreti with Pesto, Arugula, and Peas
This pasta is a riff on a recipe that I saw a few years ago when I read Lunch in Paris, a memoir by an American living in Paris. In the book, Elizabeth Bard links her experiences living abroad to … Continue reading
Pesto Making 101
Last night, I went over to my sister and her fiancé’s house for dinner. We decided to make farfalle with pesto. My sister’s fiancé asked me what recipe I use for the pesto, and I said that I don’t use … Continue reading
Soba Noodles with Spinach Basil Walnut Pesto, Artichokes and Goat Cheese
Sometimes, I like to challenge myself to create a new recipe based on what I’m craving and what’s available. I walk into the grocery store and I hope that inspiration strikes. I knew that I wanted to eat soba noodles … Continue reading
Heirloom Tomato Galette
When I was little, I got a really nice nightgown as a holiday present. “Where’s it from?” I asked my mom. “Tar-jay,” she said. I immediately pictured a fancy French boutique, but then I realized that she was talking about … Continue reading
Summer Salad with Stone Fruit and Blackberries
Someone asked me what I’ve been cooking lately and I realized that I’ve only been making salads. It’s weird, partly because I used to hate salads and partly because I realized that my diet consists of ice cream and arugula. … Continue reading
No-Cook Recipes: Strawberry Caprese Salad with Pesto
When I first saw this recipe, I knew it would lead to something good. I love making caprese salad during the summer and I liked the idea of subbing in strawberries. They’re juicy and sweet and pair well with the … Continue reading
Balsamic Roasted Peach Salad
This is one of those salads that makes you say “whoa.” It’s so good, you’ll find yourself wanting to eat the whole bowl. I don’t know about you, but that rarely happens to me. The salad also depends a lot … Continue reading
