Pesto Spotlight

I always have a jar of pesto in the fridge.  My favourite ready-made brand (in the absence of any homemade  of course)  is Classico Basil Pesto.

Ten uses that go beyond tossing with hot pasta!

1. Add a spoonful to your eggs for a simple but delicious addition of herbs and a little cheese to your morning scramble.

2. Turn this scone recipe from sweet to savoury with a spoonful of pesto and enjoy with a big bowl of soup or chili.

3. Add to your soups and sauces.  Tastes great in chicken soup or tomato sauce when fresh basil and herbs are not available.

4. Replace the butter on your steamed veggies with a spoonful of pesto.

5. Add to fluffy mashed potatoes, roast potatoes, scalloped potatoes, any potatoes!

6. Spread inside your grilled cheese.

 7. Toss with diced tomatoes and pile on slices of baguette topped with cheese and lightly broiled for a quick appetizer.

8. Mix some into your melted butter and drizzle on top of air popped popcorn.

9. Use to make a simple salad dressing:

2 tablespoons of pesto, 4 tablespoons of olive oil and the juice of a lemon whisked together OR this creamy copycat recipe.

10. Add a little grated lemon zest to some pesto and brush on shrimp, chicken or salmon before grilling.