Comments on: Homemade Basil Pesto

By: Rachel Farnsworth

Rachel Farnsworth — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:40:21 +0000

In reply to Faith. Unsalted raw or roasted will work best.

By: Faith

Faith — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 02:10:08 +0000

If I use sunflower seeds should I purchase Raw or roasted seeds and should they be unsalted? I love pesto. I’m sure this will be delicious. All your recipes are. Thank you.

By: Marianne

Marianne — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:03:58 +0000

I like to toast the pine nuts beforehand (and of course I do some extra for me to munch on, as well). Great flavor.

By: Helen Webb

Helen Webb — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 06:15:16 +0000

The pesto recipe appeared as magic! My latest crop of basil is abundant and ready to use. I had no idea how to use that much, until I read the recipe and learned i can freeze it. Hooray! Now I can make pesto for Christmas for teachers, neighbors and friends! Thanks for un-stressing my Holidays!

By: Lynn

Lynn — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 22:36:47 +0000

In reply to DebR. I've used walnuts instead of pine nuts. Never thought of pistachios. They'll be going in my next batch.... Thanks for the idea.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 22:34:07 +0000

I’ve also successfully substituted Romano for Parmesan.

Can also be frozen in small amounts (omit the cheese, process the rest and spoon into freezer container, leaving enough head room for the grated cheese, protect top surface with plastic or parchment to prevent browning, add grated cheese (on top of the plastic/ parchment layer, cover and freeze. Keeps at least 3 months (might last longer, but it’s never taken us longer than that to eat it all up). To use, simply thaw, mix in grated cheese and enjoy.

By: Dauna Crooks

Dauna Crooks — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 17:03:40 +0000

This recipe looks great! We are eating less over these hot months so it was a treat to read this recipe.

By: Vicki newland

Vicki newland — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 17:41:02 +0000

This is the best and easiest pesto sauce!
Another great easy tasteful receipt from you!
You rock!!!!

By: DebR

DebR — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:18:03 +0000

I have used pistachios instead of pine nuts – delish- and bonus – they’re green!

By: mary benoit

mary benoit — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 23:52:13 +0000

very easy and yummy. I used walnuts. made a good amount to freeze .

By: Merium Sims

Merium Sims — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 15:28:10 +0000

This sounds delicious. Looking forward to more recipes.