Carrot Top Pesto
Carrot greens have a really interesting flavor, somewhere between carrots and parsley. Tossing them in the compost is such a waste. Using them in a pesto is quick and easy, and the pesto is quite versatile.
Roasted Pepper Pesto
This is a delicious roasted red pepper puree which, like any pesto, uses nuts, aged cheese, garlic, olive oil and salt.
Classic Basil Pesto
Basil, Parmigiano Reggiano, pine nuts, garlic, salt and really good olive oil. How could pesto not be delicious? Traditionally, pesto is made with a mortar and pestle as a labor of love. A modern food processor makes it super quick and easy to whip up a delicious pesto.
Garlic Scape Pesto
Garlic scapes are the flowering stalk of hard necked garlic varieties. They are a wonderful treat found in the late spring at farmers’ markets or home gardens. My favorite use for them is to make a versatile pesto!