24 pesto food kitchens Recipes

cream cheese, softened, grated parmesan cheese, egg, lightly beaten, salt, frozen phyllo dough (about 40 sheets), thawed, unsalted butter, melted, store-bought pesto, for dipping

waxy-style potatoes (about 2 1/2 lb), peeled and cut into sixths, all-purpose flour, egg yolks, fine salt, generous pinch freshly ground nutmeg, freshly ground black pepper, heavy cream, basil pesto recipe (about 1/3 cup), recipe follows, loosely packed basil leaves, washed and dried thoroughly, toasted pine nuts, freshly grated parmesan, minced garlic, kosher salt, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly ground black pepper

fresh thyme, leaves stripped, fresh marjoram, leaves stripped, garlic, grated zest of 1 lemon, potato chips (regular or thick-cut ), bone-in, center-cut pork loin roast, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, sour cream, mayonnaise, store-bought pesto, fresh thyme, minced, fresh marjoram, minced, juice of 1/2 lemon, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, plum tomato, diced, photograph by stephanie foley

basil pesto , recipe follows, toasted bread, marinated chicken breast , recipe follows, jarred roasted peppers, sliced into strips, fresh basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, freshly grated pecorino cheese, vinegar , like cider, balsamic or red wine, dried herbs , like thyme, oregano, rosemary or crumbled bay leaf, mustard , whole grain or dijon, garlic or onion powder, optional, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast , each about 6 oz

fresh basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, freshly grated pecorino cheese

cheese tortellini or tortelloni, red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, pressed or smashed, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, grape tomatoes, pitted california black olives, halved or quartered small bocconcini mozzarella, marinara sauce or pesto sauce for dipping, optional

kosher salt, orecchiette (about 1 1/2 cups), green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces, grated parmesan cheese, extra-virgin olive oil, grated lemon zest, baby arugula, fresh parsley, almonds or hazelnuts, toasted, fresh lemon juice, skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb), tomatoes, halved, whole-wheat breadcrumbs

boneless sirloin steak (1 1/4 inches thick ), extra-virgin olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, pine nuts, parsley (leaves only ), garlic, red pepper flakes, grated parmesan or grana padano cheese, chopped pitted green olives (such as sicilian or cerignola)

kosher salt, fusilli, salted roasted mixed, nuts , plus chopped for topping, garlic, roughly chopped, spinach , tough stems removed, grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, freshly ground pepper, grape tomatoes, halved

loin lamb chops, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, mint walnut pesto , recipe follows

four 6-oz loin lamb chops, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, mint walnut pesto , recipe follows, grilled asparagus , for serving, optional, walnuts, loosely packed fresh mint leaves, loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, crumbled feta cheese , about 1/4 cup, garlic, crushed, kosher salt, extra-virgin olive oil

fresh cilantro (leaves and some stems), fresh parsley (stems reserved for couscous), whole almonds, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt, unsalted butter, kosher salt, onion, cut into 8 wedges, cinnamon stick, peeled tomatoes, halved, carrots, cut into chunks, zucchini and/or 1 bunch swiss chard, chopped, raisins, freshly ground pepper, whole-wheat couscous

olive oil, hot or sweet italian sausage, removed from casings, onion, chopped, rib celery, chopped (about 2/3 cup), white beans , such as cannellini or navy, rinsed and drained, diced tomatoes, low-sodium chicken broth, your favorite refrigerated tortellini, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, prepared pesto, grated parmesan , for serving

red onion, halved and thinly sliced, grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, sugar, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, dill, leaves and tender stems (about 1 cup), walnuts, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, rotisserie chicken, skin removed and meat shredded, tomatoes, sliced, head boston lettuce, leaves separated, thick slices country white bread, lightly toasted, potato chips , for serving (optional)

extra-virgin olive oil, pepitas (hulled green pumpkin seeds), kosher salt, paprika, loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, scallions, chopped, fresh lemon juice, cornish game hens (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 lb each), gizzards discarded, garlic, minced

flank steak, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing, fresh lemon juice, loosely packed fresh cilantro (about 1 large bunch), garlic, ground cumin, hot paprika, chickpeas, drained and rinsed, carrots, grated, scallions, thinly sliced

kosher salt, drained canned san marzano tomatoes (about 8 tomatoes), fresh basil leaves, fresh mint leaves, sliced almonds, lightly toasted, garlic, grated orange zest, extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for frying and drizzling, bucatini or spaghetti, instant flour (such as wondra), extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined , halved lengthwise, grated parmesan cheese

walnut halves, garlic , smashed, chopped raw broccoli florets and tender stems (about 4 oz), fresh basil leaves , plus a few sprigs, for garnish, low-sodium vegetable broth, freshly grated nutmeg, red pepper flakes , optional, kosher salt, juice of 1/2 small lemon (1 tbsp), extra-virgin olive oil, freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano , romano or grana padano cheese, whole wheat or tri-color fusilli