An Authentic Pesto Recipe
Recipe
Ingredients
12 walnuts, shelled
2 tbsp pine nuts
1 tsp coarse salt
4 (or 5) black peppercorns
3 garlic clove(s)
4 tbsp butter
3 cup basil leaves
4 oz grated parmesan cheese
4 oz grated romano cheese or added parme, san cheese
1 1/2 cup olive oil
Recipe
Preparation
Place all ingredients except 1 cup black peppercorns in food
processor and grind very fine. Add remaining olive oil and blend a
few seconds until very smooth.
From: Quick and Healthy Cooking
: Baltimore Sun
From: Diane Lazarus Date: 05-23-96
Servings:
1
Back
to Ethnic Recipes
Food Tips of the Week
Losing weight
Recognise the difference between hunger and thirst. At times when going through a hectic day, you imagine you feel hunger but if truth be told you just need a restorative tumbler of water or cranberry juice. The feelings of hunger and thirst are quite alike, but one can result in weight gain and the alternative is fine.
Some reduced carb diet pointers:
* Use low carbohydrate chocolate for cookies and muffins.
Once you have converted your favorite chocolate cookie or muffins recipe using soy flour, you really don't want to add in those high carbohydrate sugar-rich chocolate. Cut up a low carb chocolate bar into tiny chunks and use that as an alternative.
* Eat regular meals
Most reduced carbohydrate recipes are, you won't be surpised to learn, low in carbs. Your body requires energy, and carbs are a fast acting energy source. A low carbohydrate diet needs care and attention in managing your energy intake, as the energy provided by protein and fat is far slower to act.
Cruciferous vegetables, Super foods that also help your Dieting
(examples: Broccoli, Broccoli, Mizuna and Napa)
Altthough not always popular with children, these are rich in vitamins (folate and vitamin c), minerals (selenium and potassium, amongst others), fibre, chlorophyll and antioxidents.
Over and above their numerous other beneficial effects, some of these nutrients are believed by experts to reduce the risk of cancer.
An Authentic Pesto Recipe - more haute cuisine from Recipes 4u
You no longer need waste money on over priced recipe cooking books or costly meals out in over-priced dining establishments, all you have to do is search out and print out the recipe that you have chosen and before you know it, you will be preparing great meals to amaze your family in the convenience of your own kitchen
|
