Unusual things to do with Pesto......?!
!.!.!.any ideas on how to use Pesto, except the usual with pasta!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
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Toss a spoonful or two in your scrambled eggs!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
1!. Top tilapia or salmon with pesto before serving
2!. Fill large mushrooms with pesto, top with shredded Italian cheeses, broil and enjoy
3!. Mix pest with softened butter and shredded parmesan, then spread on french bread slices and broil until bubbling and golden
4!. Add a little pesto to prawns as they sautee or brush on prawns as they grill!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
2!. Fill large mushrooms with pesto, top with shredded Italian cheeses, broil and enjoy
3!. Mix pest with softened butter and shredded parmesan, then spread on french bread slices and broil until bubbling and golden
4!. Add a little pesto to prawns as they sautee or brush on prawns as they grill!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
What I do is get a chicken breast - butterfly it so cut it down the middle and open it so it's like a butterfly, spread pesto over both sides and then cut up some mozarella (sp!?) and put on that, wrap in foil and then cook in the over - 180 - moderate for about 25 minutes!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
You can smear a small amount on garlic bread!. Or use that again, but with bruschetta topping (diced tomato, olive oil, onion, basil)!. Pocket a chicken breast, (cut into the breast to make a 'pocket') and stuff a small amount of pesto inside, prior to cooking!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
You can actually add pesto to soup recipes or gravies!. It adds a lot of flavor!. Just try a dollop of pesto to your favorite chicken soup recipe next time, and you will totally have a different meal!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Ok, my girlfriend tried this once about six months ago: chop up a baguette into slices, toast them or put them in the oven, then put pesto on that and then the kraft parmesan cheese on that, it's delicious!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I put pesto on bread (spread it like butter) and sizzle it (pesto side down) on a hot pan with some olive oil!. Remove and add some Monterey Jack Cheese or cheddar on it!. Serve it with a poached egg on top!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
chicken pesto pizza is really good!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Fry/bake potatoes with it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com