I am sure you remember on August 22, 2011 when I showed you my basil pesto that I was making and stashing in my freezer. I mean you do have all my posts neatly categorized and filed away right. Oh wait, you might be waiting for me to neatly categorize my posts, instead of the mile long labels field that is displayed on my side bar. Yeah, I’m waiting too.
But what I’m not waiting for is summer to have fresh basil pesto (let’s pause and admire my segue). For a quick weeknight dinner nothing beats pulling a jar of basil pesto out of your freezer, boiling up some pasta, tossing it all together and calling it dinner. See the above photo, my pesto was still a little cold, so I propped it up on my pasta pot. Sometimes my ingenuity is so amazing it’s frightening. Right?
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If that were ME trying to balance that jar of pesto...I'd end up with a cracked jar and a stovetop full of pesto. That I'd be licking up. Unabashedly.
I remember it like it was yesterday. We like to do the same thing, except we freeze it in ice cube trays then store the cubes in vacuum bags.
Here I thought you put the jar on the pot just for the photo op. That's some balancing act. ba-dum chhh
Gorgeous prize winning photo I'd say. As for the pesto, thanks for the reminder that I have some in the freezer.
You bet. Add a little freshly grated Parmesan cheese and call it a day, right?
I had that August post right at my fingertips - lol
Very unique way to thaw the pesto.
It's perfect for the pizza I just posted. I love pesto!
and p.s. aren't you clever...I'd end up with the same mess as Joanne.
I too, thought you did it just for the photo!! You never cease to amaze me, Pam. Love your attitude.
Genius. Nothing beats a big pot of pasta smothered in homemade Pesto. It's a taste of summer in a jar.
It is a pretty good idea. You could also have nuked it for a minute to warm it up.
Have a great weekend!
I love pesto so much! But I'm lazy, mine comes out of a jar. If I could grow basil I'd definitely make my own!
That is quite a balancing act, Pam... Glad the pesto stayed there!!!!!
I DO remember your old post talking about freezing your pesto for the winter!!!!!!
Have a great Friday.
Hugs,
Betsy
You were brave standing the jar there! I have made pesto twice this week. Just love it.
ps do you know I posted a simple code for adding a recipe index to your sidebar. You can just add a few at a time, when indeed you have time. it is easy, brilliant for readers and looks good too :)
Sheer genius, you is:)
Our GE stove has a front vent that heats when the oven is on and I use it as a "warmer" too.
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