Creamy Pesto Shrimp

Absolutely salivating and amazing recipes have no need to be complex.In fact, when things take longer than 30 minutes to prepare, or require a laundry list of ingredients, I’m usually checked out from the start. Those are not for me. I’m all about simplicity, but I’m also all about intense, unique, and extraordinary flavor. That’s…

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Pistachio Tomato Pesto Twist

It’s not often that I end up with leftovers in the kitchen. I pride myself on my efficiency and exactness in planning (or I force-feed any extras to my hubby – just kidding). In any case, the fridge is either chock full of items in preparation for the creation of the day, or absolutely empty…

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Parmesan Pesto Pastry Pinwheel Wreath

I certainly have been busy baking up sweets in the kitchen as of late. I suppose it’s that time of year. But sometimes you just want something soothing, comforting, and savory. No sweets allowed. And crowd pleasing, nonetheless. These pastry pinwheel-ring-wreaths satisfy all desires and cravings…and leaving you Craving4More. It’s a given. Truly. Madly. Deeply….

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Lemon Pistachio Pesto

I believe the pistachio is an oft-forgotten nut when it comes to pesto. It’s always about the pine nut and the basil – or even the almond, when it comes to the amazingly simple, yet surprisingly gourmet and luxurious sauce. I like to fancy things up a bit, and give the humble others a go…

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Black Walnut Oregano Pesto

If you’ve ever made pesto before, you know the process has a lot to do with feel ~ not necessarily measuring. A lot of things are that way in life… feel your way through~ In this case, with an abundance of fresh herbs from the garden, a few handfuls of peppery oregano, a sprig or…

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Chunky Cilantro Mint Macadamia Pesto

Pesto is one of those marvelous things in life that can be served with just about anything. Obviously basil pesto is the most common and well known accoutrement when it comes to the saucy game. However, there is so much more to the world of pesto than a simple Italian basil, parmesan, and pine nut…

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