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Basil Pizza with Pesto

March 11, 2021 By valentina 17 Comments

whole bail pizza on platter

Basil Pizza is essentially a “green” pizza that bursts with the wonderful, fresh flavor of basil — with both pesto and whole leaves throughout. This unique … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entrées, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: pizza, basil, Parmesan cheese, pesto, mozzarella cheese, pine nuts

Fresno Pepper Pesto Recipe

June 13, 2020 By valentina 34 Comments

Fresno Pepper Pesto recipe is a unique pesto that can serve as a dip, a spread or a sauce, to beautifully enhance just about anything it's added to. There … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Savory, Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Vegetarian, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: lemon juice, almonds, Parmesan cheese, pesto, condiments, Red Fresno peppers, basil

Pistachio-Mint Crusted Rack of Lamb

April 18, 2019 By valentina 32 Comments

Pistachio-Mint Crusted Rack of Lamb is a wildly delicious blend of flavors that will totally wow your guests! Using Aussie lamb, this is a gorgeous dish for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Meat, Spring & Summer Favorites, Comforting Savory Recipes, Seasonal Tagged With: pesto, pistachios, mint, main course, Easter, Parmesan, Aussie Lamb, rack of lamb

Mango Pesto Avocado Stack Recipe

September 12, 2016 By valentina 44 Comments

Mango Avocado Pesto Stack Recipe -- Fresh, sweet, creamy and slightly spicy -- you won't believe how utterly delicious a combination of mango, avocado and pesto is!

This Mango Pesto Avocado Stack is fresh, sweet, creamy and slightly spicy -- you won't believe how utterly delicious it is! Made with Keitt Mangoes, it's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: basil, salads, avocados, mangoes, pesto, condiments, Melissa's Produce, Keitt mangoes, lemon verbena, appetizer course, first course

Lemon Verbena Pesto Recipe

September 7, 2016 By valentina 26 Comments

Basil-Lemon Verbena Pesto Recipe -- This pesto is made with basil and lemon verbena, and it's absolutely packed with fresh, intense, delicious flavors. It's rich, smooth and its lovely fragrance unbelievably divine!

Lemon Verbena Pesto recipe, a twist on traditional pesto, is packed with fresh and delicious flavors. The texture is smooth and creamy, and the fragrance is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Spring & Summer Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: Parmesan, pesto, thai basil, appetizers, condiments, spreads, organic herbs, Perpetuo, lemon verbena, from the garden

Melon Pesto Prosciutto Salad Recipe

July 9, 2016 By valentina 26 Comments

Melon Pesto Proscuitto Salad -- A fun play on spaghetti and meatballs turns pasta and meat into melon and cheese -- it's sweet, savory and absolutely divine!

A fun play on spaghetti and meatballs turns pasta and meat into melon and cheese. This Melon Pesto Prosciutto Salad recipe is sweet, savory, delicious and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Salads, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: salads, sugar kiss, garlic, prosciutto, basil, pine nuts, Kiss melons, Summer Kiss, Savor Fresh Farms, spaghetti and meatballs, fresh mozzarella, pesto, sides, entrées

Pesto Spaghetti Squash Recipe

November 5, 2015 By valentina 16 Comments

Tomato-Spinach Pesto Spaghetti Squash Recipe - Delicate and soft with a slight crunch to it, this Spaghetti Squash is made even more delicious with a fresh pesto-wine sauce.

This Pesto Spaghetti Squash recipe is made with wine, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Packed with flavor, it's an ideal vegetarian and gluten-free dish that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sides, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: pesto, spaghetti, winter squash, how to cook a spaghetti squash

Pesto Summer Meatballs and Zoodles

August 7, 2014 By valentina 20 Comments

Pesto Summer Meatballs and Zoodles is a super delicious, gluten-free, healthy, summer comfort food dish! Your guests will keep coming back for more!This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Meat, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: tomatoes, basil, pesto, meatballs, summer squash, gluten-free spaghetti, zoodles

Poblano Omelet Recipe

April 23, 2014 By valentina 5 Comments

This Poblano Omelet Recipe is literally overflowing with delicious flavors, and the presentation is unique and fun. Smoky Poblano chile recipes do not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Savory, Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: sausages, Melissa's Produce, eggs, sun-dried tomatoes, omelets, poblano chile peppers, pesto

Spicy Quinoa Pesto Bites Recipe

March 21, 2014 By valentina 3 Comments

Spicy Quinoa Pesto Bites Recipe are a healthy appetizer or hors d'oeuvre that's absolutely bursting with delicious, spicy flavors. They always draw a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-Free, Savory Tagged With: hors d'oeuvres, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, pine nuts, red quinoa, cooking quinoa, quinoa burgers

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