Comments on: Kitten’s Basil Pesto (Red Pesto and Spinach Pesto Option) http://kittencalskitchen.com/2009/07/01/kittens-best-pesto/ ...where something is always simmering. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:16:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Easy and healthy salad recipe featuring fresh pesto sauce and tomatoes | Weekend Carnivore http://kittencalskitchen.com/2009/07/01/kittens-best-pesto/comment-page-1/#comment-1274 Easy and healthy salad recipe featuring fresh pesto sauce and tomatoes | Weekend Carnivore Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:26:27 +0000 http://kittencalskitchen.com/?p=3774#comment-1274 [...] knew she had a pesto recipe, so I went looking for it on her blog and found Kitten’s Best Pesto recipe. It was only me in the house and I wasn’t sure if I would mess up making my own pesto [...] [...] knew she had a pesto recipe, so I went looking for it on her blog and found Kitten’s Best Pesto recipe. It was only me in the house and I wasn’t sure if I would mess up making my own pesto [...]

]]> By: Joy 1998 http://kittencalskitchen.com/2009/07/01/kittens-best-pesto/comment-page-1/#comment-1014 Joy 1998 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 22:35:34 +0000 http://kittencalskitchen.com/?p=3774#comment-1014 I love this recipe. I grew basil in my garden just so I can make this and freeze it. I am lucky to live near Costco which carries pine nuts for a reasonable price. Thanks again Kitten. I love this recipe. I grew basil in my garden just so I can make this and freeze it. I am lucky to live near Costco which carries pine nuts for a reasonable price. Thanks again Kitten.

]]> By: Misa http://kittencalskitchen.com/2009/07/01/kittens-best-pesto/comment-page-1/#comment-1005 Misa Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:59:30 +0000 http://kittencalskitchen.com/?p=3774#comment-1005 This came out very well - this is first batch of fresh pesto I've ever had. I've eaten tons of the Knorr mix pesto over the years. I've tried the pre-made refrigerated tubs of pesto - didn't care for that at all. This stuff is fabulous. I was shocked what quick work the food processor made of it. It whirled together quickly and beautifully. I think I liked the taste even better the next day after all the flavors melded a bit. The pesto is very thick and vibrant tasting. The only thing I did differently is I stirred in the cheese after I processed everything else to keep the processor from melting the Parm (something I saw a couple of weeks ago on the Food Network). I think I'm going to make another batch or two for the freezer when I get my hands on more basil. (I had a harder time finding the basil than the pine nuts *LOL* Stores were out it all over town.) Kitten, I can't wait to see your creamy pesto recipe! Another note about the pine nuts - they are also called pignoli. Since I found pine nuts in the produce refrigerated section, I've found them today in the spice aisle in small glass jars (labelled pignoli). Don't be afraid to ask for your store order them - if they won't for one person, if enough folks ask, they will start carrying them. This came out very well – this is first batch of fresh pesto I’ve ever had. I’ve eaten tons of the Knorr mix pesto over the years. I’ve tried the pre-made refrigerated tubs of pesto – didn’t care for that at all. This stuff is fabulous. I was shocked what quick work the food processor made of it. It whirled together quickly and beautifully. I think I liked the taste even better the next day after all the flavors melded a bit. The pesto is very thick and vibrant tasting. The only thing I did differently is I stirred in the cheese after I processed everything else to keep the processor from melting the Parm (something I saw a couple of weeks ago on the Food Network).

I think I’m going to make another batch or two for the freezer when I get my hands on more basil. (I had a harder time finding the basil than the pine nuts *LOL* Stores were out it all over town.)

Kitten, I can’t wait to see your creamy pesto recipe!

Another note about the pine nuts – they are also called pignoli. Since I found pine nuts in the produce refrigerated section, I’ve found them today in the spice aisle in small glass jars (labelled pignoli). Don’t be afraid to ask for your store order them – if they won’t for one person, if enough folks ask, they will start carrying them.

]]> By: Misa http://kittencalskitchen.com/2009/07/01/kittens-best-pesto/comment-page-1/#comment-953 Misa Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:50:55 +0000 http://kittencalskitchen.com/?p=3774#comment-953 Helen - the pine nuts might be in an unusual spot in the store, as well. My mom's grocery store (small town) has them with the pasta. They have a small section of various Italian cooking ingredients there. But in the grocery store I go to (medium town) the pine nuts are in the produce section. Hope that helps a wee bit! Helen – the pine nuts might be in an unusual spot in the store, as well. My mom’s grocery store (small town) has them with the pasta. They have a small section of various Italian cooking ingredients there. But in the grocery store I go to (medium town) the pine nuts are in the produce section. Hope that helps a wee bit!

]]> By: Mary http://kittencalskitchen.com/2009/07/01/kittens-best-pesto/comment-page-1/#comment-883 Mary Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:03:39 +0000 http://kittencalskitchen.com/?p=3774#comment-883 Hi Helen. My city is larger, but our Krogers will special order things. Worth asking. Mary Hi Helen. My city is larger, but our Krogers will special order things. Worth asking. Mary

]]> By: Helen Bullard http://kittencalskitchen.com/2009/07/01/kittens-best-pesto/comment-page-1/#comment-878 Helen Bullard Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:20:45 +0000 http://kittencalskitchen.com/?p=3774#comment-878 If you live in a litte ole town with nothing but a small Kroger's where are you going to get pine nuts?? I see you have listed alternatives, but I have never seen pine nuts on the shelf. Thanks for all the GREAT recipes and hints. Helen in Ark. If you live in a litte ole town with nothing but a small Kroger’s where are you going to get pine nuts?? I see you have listed alternatives, but I have never seen pine nuts on the shelf. Thanks for all the GREAT recipes and hints.

Helen in Ark.

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