Sage Pesto

Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1 cup fresh sage, loosely packed 1 cup fresh Italian parsley 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup olive oil Directions: Mince the garlic and the sunflower seeds in a small food processor. Chop the sage and parsley by hand then add with theContinue reading “Sage Pesto”

Thai Basil and Cashew Pesto

Ingredients: 2 cups thai basil leaves, packed 4 cloves garlic ¼ cup salted cashews 3 tablespoons sesame oil 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon agave nectar 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon lime juice Kosher salt, to taste Directions: Place the Thai basil, garlic, cashews, sesame oil, rice vinegar,Continue reading “Thai Basil and Cashew Pesto”

Spaghetti with Ground Chicken and Oregano Pesto

Ingredients: 1/2 cup oregano leaves, packed 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped 1/4 cup whole almonds 1/4 cup fresh, grated, parmesan plus more for serving Kosher salt and ground black pepper Olive oil 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (1-1 1/4 lbs) 1 yellow onion, diced 1 lb spaghetti   Directions: 1. Bring a large pot ofContinue reading “Spaghetti with Ground Chicken and Oregano Pesto”

Ramp Pesto Bucatini with Grilled Chicken

    Ingredients: 1 bunch of ramps 1 garlic clove 1/4 cup grated pecorino cheese 1/4 cup whole almonds Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1/4 – 1/3 cup olive oil 8 oz bucatini or spaghetti 1 lb chicken breast   Directions: For the pesto:  Start by blanching the ramps. Bring a large pot ofContinue reading “Ramp Pesto Bucatini with Grilled Chicken”