pesto

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    Smoked Tomato Pesto Skewers

    Notes: Avoid lengthy cooking as it will dry out the Field Roast. You may want to brush the skewer with a little oil or pesto after grilling to replace evaporated moisture. 3 pounds Smoked Tomato Field Roast 4 ounces olive oil 6 ounces pesto 20 skewers Servings: 8 1. Slice the Field Roast...
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    Smoked Tomato Pesto Sandwich

    3 ounces Smoked Tomato Field Roast 2 slices provolone cheese 2 slices tomato 2 hollow rounds onion, thin sliced 1 leaf lettuce 4 tablespoons pesto sandwich sauce (recipe follows) 1 piece focaccia, sliced in half PESTO DRESSING 2 tablespoons pesto 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine...
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    Mushroom "Hodge Podge"

    2 pounds fresh white mushrooms 8 plum tomatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut in eighths 1 medium onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup) 4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 1 1/2 cups dry white wine 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon...
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    Grilled California Swordfish with Pesto

    1 pound California swordfish (or other medium dense to dense fish) PESTO SAUCE (Buy prepared or make your own) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup nuts (piñon, almonds, pecans, or walnuts) 1 large bunch basil, cilantro, or Italian parsley 1/4 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese, grated 1 head garlic (about 6-8...
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    Green Olive Pesto

    3/4 cup pitted green olives (preferably imported) 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons pine nuts 1 small clove garlic 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Servings: 10 In a food processor container, combine olives, onion, pine nuts and garlic; whirl mixture until finely chopped, about 1 minute. With...
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    Pierogies Pesto

    1 16.9-ounce package Mrs. T's Potato and Cheddar Cheese Pierogies 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut in 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup prepared pesto sauce 4 ounces smoked ham (about 1 cup), cut in 1/4-inch strips 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (pignolis) Servings: 3 1. In a large pot of boiling...
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    Pasta Wheels and Vegetables

    5 pounds pasta wheels 5 gallons water 5 ounces salt 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound margarine, melted 3 tablespoons dried basil, crumbled 1 pound broccoli florets 1 pound sweet red pepper strips 6 ounces carrot sticks, matchstick Servings: 50 1. Cook pasta wheels according to directions...
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    Pork Chops with Pesto Stuffing

    4 pork rib chops, cut 1-1/4 " thick 1/2 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons pine nuts 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 slices white bread (3 to 4 slices), lightly toasted and torn into 1/4-inch...
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    Fresh Tomato and Polenta Cakes

    8 slices fresh Florida tomatoes (1/2-inch thick slices) 8 slices ready-to-use polenta (1/2-inch thick slices) 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons dried oregano Servings: 4 Use tomatoes held at room temperature until fully ripe. In a 2-quart...
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    Salmon-Pesto Focaccia Sandwiches

    1 14 3/4-ounce can Alaska salmon 1/2 cup prepared pesto 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet or red onion 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, chopped 3 tablespoons reduced fat mayonnaise 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 (8 inch) round focaccia bread OR 1 (12 inch) french...
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    Pesto Pork and Cabbage

    1 1/2 pounds Chef's Prime (boneless pork rib-end roast) 6 outer leaves from a large head of cabbage 2/3 cup purchased pesto 1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 16-ounce jar marinara or spaghetti sauce Servings: 6 1. In large kettle or Dutch oven, cook cabbage leaves in boiling...
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    Goat Cheese Pesto

    1 cup goat cheese 1 clove garlic 6 green onions 1 cup olive oil Servings: 16 In blender blend goat cheese with garlic clove and green onions; with motor running, drizzle in olive oil until all is emulsified. Place pesto in squeeze bottle to portion. Servings: 16
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    Chicken with Pesto Alfredo

    1 pound boneless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 14.5-ounce jar Ragú Alfredo Classic Pasta Sauce 2 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce 8 ounces bow tie pasta, cooked and drained Servings: 4 1. Brown chicken on both sides in olive oil. Cook over low heat about 20 minutes or until chicken is...
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    Sliced Roast Leg of American Lamb

    1 leg steamship American 4 cloves garlic sliced lengthwise (4 to 6) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoons rosemary 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves, crushed 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme leaves, crushed 1 1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram leaves, crushed sauces: pesto sauce, mint sauce or au jus...
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    Pesto Stuffed Leg of Lamb

    1 pound prepared pesto 3 ounces crushed tomatoes in puree 17 pounds American lamb leg, boned, rolled and tied Servings: 48 1. Mix pesto and crushed tomatoes. 2. Butterfly leg of lamb. Spread pesto mixture down center of lamb. Roll and retie the lamb. Chill the leg for several hours or...
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    Pesto Hazelnut Club Sandwich

    3 slices Western Oregon Hazelnut Bread 2 ounces sliced turkey 2 ounces sliced ham 1 slice Provolone cheese Lettuce 2 tomato slices 1 tablespoon pesto mayonnaise Toast the bread and spread with the pesto mayonnaise (1 tablespoon pesto, mixed with 1/2 cup mayonnaise). Fill with the meats and...
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    Pesto Double-Stuffed Potatoes

    45 minutes Preheat oven to 450ºF. 4 large Idaho® Potatoes, baked 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1/3 cup prepared pesto 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Non-stick cooking spray Servings: 4 1. Cut 1/2 inch from long side of each potato into bowl; scoop inside of potato, leaving a 1/4...
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    60-Minute Pesto French Bread

    1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons sweet basil 2 tablespoons parsley 2 tablespoons chives, snipped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (2 3/4 to 3 1/4 cups) 1 package Fleischmann's® Rapid Rise Yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup...
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    Pesto Sauces

    2 c. fresh basil leaves, washed thoroughly 2 – 4 cloves minced garlic 1/2 c. pine nuts 3/4 c. parmesan cheese 3/4 c. olive oil Coarsely chop basil leaves into food processor. One at a time, add garlic, pine nuts, and parmesan, mixing after each addition. The mixture will be very thick. Continue...
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    Zucchini Pesto

    3 medium zucchini, chopped and steamed 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 c. basil leaves, chopped 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped 2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese, grated 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil Process all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
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