Foolproof Three Herb Pesto
(for the thrify and/or recipe impaired)
Note: If you’re like that 50 Shades of Grey babe and just like to be ordered around, skip all the parenthetical notes. You have enough issues; you don’t need to be exposed to the inner workings of my brain.
- 1 bunch basil
- 1 bag spinach (Because it’s much cheaper than basil and I promise will work fine in this recipe. Hey, Anastasia: you can trust me.)
- 1 bunch cilantro (If you hate cilantro, use 2 bunches of basil, or use arugula. You can’t mess this recipe up, unless you throw in some poison ivy.)
- 4 cloves garlic (or fewer, if you’re garlic-averse. I actually used five HUGE cloves. And now I’m close talking and breathing on you.)
- ½ cup grated parmesan or romano cheese (not the green can of powdered vomit; I don’t care if you grew up with it, use fresh. And you can use a whole cup. I was trying to cut calories a bit.)
- ½ cup olive oil (Up to a cup is fine, actually, depending on the texture you like.)
- ½ cup of walnuts (Pine nuts are supposed to be used, but have you seen what they charge for those bastards? Walnuts give the pesto the same creamy texture for a lot less money. I used a “big handful;” a half cup’s my guess. We’re very precise here in the Kablooey kitchen. No wonder the Food Network keeps overlooking me for a show.) [Read more...]
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