Coming off of my post about growing your own garden, I thought I might share some quick and easy recipes for sides or appetizers that I make frequently with fresh veggies from my garden. Garden Fresh Pesto Basil is always a strong herb in my garden; no matter how much I plant, we always end up with a bush taller than me. It's a good thing we like pesto! The above picture is of whole wheat rotini noodles with pan seared chicken, garden fresh tomatoes, mushrooms and pesto made from the recipe that follows. 3 cups packed fresh basil leaves 4 cloves garlic 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (I add extra cheese liberally, it's kind of my thing) 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (also picked from the garden) Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor, I prefer the Magic Bullet , and blend until smooth. I love tossing this pesto with rotini because the ridges of the pasta pick up the creamy sauce quite nicely. Spicy ...
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