Soup for the soul & stomach, too

Oct 16, 2008 by

Soup has always been one of the most important parts of the meal, being the first course served, and right off the bat it must be perfect to make the occasion memorable, setting the mood of the meal in the right direction. Auguste Escoffier was once quoted as saying, “Of all the items on the [...]

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Pesto Sauce

Jul 20, 2008

Pesto is a versatile recipe that can be used for many things in the kitchen. It is fantastic with pasta, traditionally with trenette, a ribbon shape or bowtie noodle, though today any shape or form is accepted. It’s a great marinade for chicken or pork, a perfect cocktail dip for seafood or bread, and a fabulous thick sauce used to top minestrone, an Italian vegetable soup. The mixture itself can be prepared ahead of time and placed in the freezer for weeks, as long you do not include the cheese. (From the freezer thaw out in the refrigerator, then add the cheese before serving to keep the taste fresh.)

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