PISTACHIO PESTO

 

I LOVE to bring over homemade gifts to my friends 

for no other reason than to put a

smile on their faces!

Pistachio Pesto was the perfect gift because my Basil was really growing

great out on my porch and I had a few bags of Pisachios

from the farmers market sitting on my 

kitchen counter.

It's a green, nutty, wonderful flavor that dances on your tongue.

Pistachio Pesto is absolutely Fabulous on just about...Everything!

First run out and grab the Basil.

 Truck pulled up with all the ingredients you will need

for your Pistachio Pesto Gifts :)

Pull off about 3 cups of Basil from your plants.

Toss all the Basil into a mini food processor.

Grate up 1/2 cup of fresh Parmesan cheese.

Toss the cheese in with the basil.

Tumble in 1/3 cup of the Pistachio nuts into the party.

Truck just dumped 3 cloves of garlic all chopped up.

Throw the garlic right on into the party.

Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of salt.

Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.

Now pulse all the ingredients together until finely chopped.

Truck just rolled in with one of my favorite bottles of Olive Oil.

Pour in 1/2 cup of olive oil into the blender and give

a few more pulses. Continue to blend until the mixture is fully combined.

Looks like perfection to me :)

Taste the Pesto and adjust the seasoning with extra

salt, pepper, cheese or olive oil.

I am all good right here because it tastes DELICIOUS now.

Truck just rolled in with the Gift Jars!

Start filling up the jars and don't forget to scrape the blade.

I just love the Color & Taste this 

Pistachio Pesto has,

Truck is ready for some delivers to put smiles on some friends.

Yes, of course I saved a Jar of Pistachio Pesto for us too.

A simple slice of toasted French Baguette with a spread of Ricotta Cheese topped

with Pistachio Pesto made for a perfect appetizer

for a little dinner party we threw.

This Bite is for you!

Enjoy!

P.S.

What is Pistachio Pesto also good on....

Chicken

Pork Chops

Steak

Pasta

Pizza

Mash Potatoes

Soups

Fish

Vegetables

Cheeses

Salad Dressing and...

 Lots Lots Mores!

Can you freeze Pistachio Pesto? 

YES  INDEED !