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The Ten Most Recent Comments By kramer73

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Fresh Food on TV: Weekend Edition

he will also show in detail how to fluff your resume.

I did like his show though!

From Recipes

Dinner Tonight: Pesto Trapanese

I use pumpkin seeds instead of pinenuts, and will never go back.

From Talk

Am I the only one who can't get ZITI?

I just bought some ziti at the super walmart in Wisconsin.

From Talk

There Will Be Pesto...

I mixed a frozen pesto cube in with some tomato sauce to make a pizza sauce this week.

I've also pesto in a dish that's similar to what you can get at Noodles chain restaurant. Simple to put together, it's just pasta, pesto, grilled chicken, diced tomato, and parmesan.

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Robert Irvine's About Page Now Blank

that's too bad.

I enjoyed the show, but his credibility has now gone down the tubes.

From Talk

Best BBQ Sauce...

famous dave's

From Recipes

Dinner Tonight: Cranberry Chipotle Sauce

looks like a good wing sauce!

From Talk

I need advice re: a cast iron enamel dutch oven...

when I get one, I'm getting a Lodge

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: 'The Vegetable Dishes I Can't Live Without'

roasted brussel sprouts

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Cook the Book: 'Crescent City Cooking'

crawfish boil

Responses to Comments by kramer73

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Dinner Tonight: Pesto Trapanese

Arugula or rocket pesto is a traditional Italian pesto - you can even buy it in a jar (no cheese) in most grocery stores in Italy. People adore arugula there (and so do I!).

I have used pumpkin seeds, almonds, cashews as well as arugula, basil, oregano and spinach for pestos. I don't use cheese because I'm allergic to dairy but raw cashews (soaked, first) make a nice cheesy texture.

Does anyone else freeze up their pesto in ice cube trays for later use? I just throw a few cubes into a pot with plain tomato sauce from a can for a delicious marinara (way cheaper than the pre-seasoned stuff).

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Dinner Tonight: Pesto Trapanese

Rocket pesto is definitely awesome. I used to work in a shop that sold basil pesto and rocket pesto and started to carry another kind right before I left. I know it had pistachios and some kind of chili in it, but that's all I can remember. And it was amazing, I'd love to know what else went into it.

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Dinner Tonight: Pesto Trapanese

Ramps and olive oil marinated feta and walnuts/almonds is one of my seasonal greenmarket favorites.

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Dinner Tonight: Pesto Trapanese

I really like the spicy Pesto Pantesco Mario Batali wrote about some time ago on this site. The recipe is here.

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Dinner Tonight: Pesto Trapanese

Recently, I made a parsley pesto to swirl into a potato soup with chorizo. It was very good. Parsley Pesto

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Dinner Tonight: Pesto Trapanese

I see walnuts used in pesto a lot. When the pesto trend began gathering steam many years ago, I saw several parsley pestos, too. You don't see that as much anymore.

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Dinner Tonight: Pesto Trapanese

I've made pesto with oregano and walnuts along with generous amounts of garlic and think it's just amazing.

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Dinner Tonight: Pesto Trapanese

The combination of Thai basil, cashews, extra-virgin olive oil and a little salt is awesome. The cashews add a touch of sweetness, but are just as soft and flavorful as pine nuts (and quite a bit cheaper). The Thai basil has a very interesting flavor, also slightly sweet and just a touch like anise (but not too much so -- I don't like anise all that much, but this was perfect). Whenever I've made it, people request the recipe. Can be eaten with with crackers, it's that good.

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Dinner Tonight: Pesto Trapanese

I use pistachios and almonds whenever and wherever I can because they are just so darn good for you and I love the taste. They are also easier to find than pine nuts. I don't fool too much with the other ingredients because they are just so perfect.

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Dinner Tonight: Pesto Trapanese

I am a big fan of rocket (arugula) pesto. Non-authentic I'm sure, but a lovely peppery bite. I also quite happily exchange walnuts for the pine nuts, whenever my store cupboard requires, or I'm feeling a bit budget conscious. Unlike the first commenter, I find it makes for a stronger pesto with a whole lot more bite. I also make spinach pesto, if I've any lying around.