Basil Pesto

[lyndalou]

Not sure if I put this in the proper category... How do you use pesto? I am looking for something different to use it on besides pasta and chicken. Made a batch yesterday.

 

[GotGarlic]

My favorite way to eat pesto is spread on sliced toasted baguette, topped with a chopped fresh tomatoes and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. It's also good as a spread on sandwiches, wraps and panini.

Here are some more ideas: http://www.thekitchn.com/10-ways-to-use-pesto-beyond-pasta-tips-from-the-kitchn-119782

 

[Aunt Bea]

It is good as a dressing on boiled small red or white potatoes.

As a dressing for a can of hot or cold cannellini type beans.

Potato salad or pasta salad instead of mayo.

Mixed with mayo as a sandwich spread.

Mixed with leftover white rice and whatever vegetables you have on hand for a quick salad.

 

[menumaker]

Swirl into soup at the last moment mixed with a little cream, especially Tomato soup

 

[Kaneohegirlinaz]

Try this
http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f152/rolled-stromboli-91246.html#post1393610

 

[bethzaring]

I just smear some on a piece of hot toast.

 

[Mad Cook]

Not sure if I put this in the proper category... How do you use pesto? I am looking for something different to use it on besides pasta and chicken. Made a batch yesterday.

I sometimes finish homemade vegetable soup with a spoonful of pesto before serving.

 

[lyndalou]

Thanks, everybody, some good ideas.

 

[SoCal Cookin]

Pesto is a great almost universal flavor adder. As its been said you can use it in mayo or as a spread. add to soups and mix with a little balsamic and E.V.O for a nice vinaigrette. My favorite two ways are to fold it into whipped cream cheese and use it on bagels, toast or scrambled eggs. i also love mixing Mediterranean flavors and will mix a batch of homemade pesto with some home made hummus!