Basic Pesto

Apple Cake

This delectable Apple Cake has a slightly crunchy crust and a soft moist center that is loaded with chunks of sweet apple and pecans. It is perfectly spiced with cinnamon, ground cloves and nutmeg. It is lightly drizzled with an easy four ingredient caramel sauce. I make this cake several times each fall for bake sales, potlucks and family and friend get-togethers.

Easy Ratatouille

This easy ratatouille recipe is a classic summer French stew filled with vibrant, colourful and nutritious vegetables: tomatoes, zucchini and eggplant. It is a low-carb, gluten-free and vegan dish that can be made in one pan and served atop greens or grains, as a side to a main entrée, or all on its own.

5 Comments

texasokie on 9.3.2009

I’ve got a ton of Basil in the garden. Thinking about making a big batch of Pesto and freezing it in containers for the winter. Does Pesto freeze well? Any tips? Sounds great!

ceborgie on 8.28.2009

Delicious!! First time making pesto – I never knew it was so easy! Thanks for the recipe!

dsolzer on 8.22.2009

Yummy! I picked the Basil from the garden and whipped up this recipe in a few minutes. The Parmesan Cheese blended so well. We cooked bow tie pasta and mixed the Pesto in. Sooo Tasty. Had it for lunch the next day as well. Thanks for the recipe!

ginabell on 8.10.2009

Great recipe. I thought it was JUST enough to cover a box of pasta, so maybe make more if you want leftovers. Tastes great.

rhondasue on 8.8.2009

I love fresh homemade pesto. I make it just like you do but leave out the parmesan, and then have it on the side for folks to add as much as they want. I really prefer it without. Also if you want to freeze some for later it is better without the cheese (just add later). Thanks for sharing your ideas. I gave some to friends and they used it on their sandwiches instead of other condiments.