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Grilled Asparagus With Arugula Pesto

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Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1- 1 1/2 bunches green asparagus 1 bunch arugula Parmesan cheese, cut in 1-inch super thin strips Extra Kalamata olives chopped Lime PREPARATION Blanche the asparagus (about 90 seconds). Grill asparagus over low heat on the grill or grill-like surface. Blanche the arugula and blend it with olive [...]

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Sweet Potato Leaf Pesto

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Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 2 cups sweet potato leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1–2 tablespoons slivered almonds Dash or two of Asian hot sauce (optional) PREPARATION Bring a pot of water to a boil with the salt. Add sweet potato leaves and blanche for 1 minute. [...]

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Toasted Nut & Parsley Pesto

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Recipe courtesy of Annie Main at Good Humus Produce, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 3 medium unpeeled garlic cloves 1 cup nuts: walnuts, almonds or any other nut 1/4 cup packed fresh parsley leaves, washed and dried 7 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese PREPARATION Toast garlic in small dry skillet over [...]

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Classic Pesto

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Adapted from Fran Claro, The Italian Pantry INGREDIENTS 3 cups basil leaves 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, roughly grated (optional) 1/2–3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts 1/2 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste) 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper (more or less to taste) Dried red [...]

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Garlic Scape Pesto

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Adapted from doriegreenspan.com INGREDIENTS 10 garlic scapes, finely chopped 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup olive oil Pinch of salt PREPARATION Put garlic scapes, 1/3 cup of the cheese, the slivered almonds, and olive oil in a food processor (a blender or mortar and pestle may also be used). [...]

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Beet Green Pesto

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Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup olive oil 1 bunch beet greens, chopped 4 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 cup walnuts 1/2 tseaspoon sea salt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese salt and pepper to taste PREPARATION Heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a skillet over medium [...]

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Cilantro Pesto

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Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 bunch fresh cilantro 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice| 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Salt to taste 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts (optional) – can use pine nuts, walnuts or almonds PREPARATION Combine the [...]

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Hearty Greens Pesto

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Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 4 cups hearty greens (spinach, kale, chard, turnip greens, collard greens), washed thoroughly and coarsely chopped 1 bulb green garlic (aka spring, or baby garlic), more or less to taste (Note: green garlic is milder than regular garlic; 1–3 cloves of regular garlic may be substituted) 1 lemon Salt [...]

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Uses for Fresh Oregano

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Commonly called “the pizza herb,” fresh oregano is especially popular in many Mexican and Mediterranean dishes. Here are some of our favorite uses for it: Added to pasta sauces sprinkled over fresh feta cheese with red pepper flakes with lemon juice and olive oil, brushed on veggies for grilling added to pestos, salad dressings, and [...]

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Spaghetti alla Genovese

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Recipe by Tanya Milosevich INGREDIENTS 1 to 1-1/2 cups green beans, chopped and steamed until tender 1 cup potatoes, diced and steamed until tender 1/2 package spaghetti 1 bunch basil, stems removed 1 clove garlic, peeled 1/3 cup pine nuts or almonds 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Salt PREPARATION Put [...]

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Fava Bean Crostini with Garlic Scape Pesto

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Adapted from kitchenlife.com INGREDIENTS 1 baguette 1/2 to 1 pound fava beans 2–3 tablespoons olive oil (depending on amount of favas) 1–2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (depending on amount of favas) 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Pinch of freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon finely chopped mint leaves 3–5 garlic scapes, finely chopped 1/4 cup [...]

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Swiss Chard Pesto

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This pesto is a great winter alternative to the basil pesto of summer. If you do have basil frozen, it makes a nice addition to this recipe. Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 1 bunch of Swiss chard, chopped 4 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 cup pecans or walnuts 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 tablespoon lemon [...]

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Arugula Pesto

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Adapted from SimplyRecipes.com INGREDIENTS 2 cups arugula leaves 1/2 cup walnuts 1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese 1/2 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt Fresh pepper to taste PREPARATION Toast the walnuts in a pan over medium high heat until lightly brown. In a food processor combine arugula, salt, walnuts, and garlic, while [...]

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