Pesto, a recipe for making the best of the seasons fresh flavors

Sep 1, 2010

by JulieCecchini

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Pesto, a recipe for making the best of the seasons fresh flavors

As the summer winds down and herb patches are in full bloom our thoughts turn to the ways in which we can preserve their brilliance for a dreary winter day. The concoction of a salacious sauce is a simple, yet sensational way to make that happen. The king of such simplicity is Pesto. Like all great loves, variations abound, each a recipe for making the best of the seasons fresh flavors.

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djevoke November 04, 2010

Great article...it would be cool to have it on here or the recipe for this Pesto dish included in your review! What is your favorite Pesto recipe?

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