Pesto Recipes

This fragrant herb sauce enhances Tuscan Cheese Fondue and also serves as a seductive complement to meats and fish.

This is a perfect, light summer dish. We like to have a salad afterward, and a piece of fruit. Do not overpuree the broccoli pesto, as a little texture is nice. Sometimes we add another garlic clove to the pesto.

Robert Rothschild Farm Rosemary Oil Infused with Fresh Rosemary can be found at many stores nationwide or you can buy it at http://www.robertrothschild.com

Basil has an affinity with smooth and savory medium-strength red wines.

Pesto is also great on grilled chicken.

Pesto will keep in a screwtop jar for several weeks in the refrigerator.

I don't always use the entire amount of olive oil called for. To freeze, place in container and pour thin layer of olive oil over top. This prevents discoloration. And what a treat this is in January!

Turkey has a heartier flavor than chicken and is complemented by the basil pesto in the mayonnaise dressing. To save preparation time, substitute prepared purchased pesto for homemade.