Question:
What can I make with Pesto?
Chevre and Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Make these for an elegant dinner time entree. Serve with 3 Rice Pilaf and Sugar Snap Peas with Mint.
4 ounces chevre cheese
6 ounces basil pesto
4 whole skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste
fresh ground pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a small bowl stir together pesto, goat cheese, and pepper to taste until well combined.
Pat chicken dry and season with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Form a pocket in chicken for filling: Put a chicken breast half on a cutting board and, beginning in middle of 1 side of breast half, horizontally insert a sharp thin knife three fourths of the way through center, moving knife in a fanning motion to create a pocket. Form pocket in remaining breasts in the same manner.
Divide filling between pockets and spread evenly with a finger. Close pocket and pinch edges to seal a bit.
In a small heavy ovenproof skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and brown chicken, about 3 minutes. Turn chicken over and brown about 3 minutes more.
Transfer skillet to middle of oven and bake chicken until cooked through, about 7 minutes.
Pesto Deviled Eggs
Everyone loves deviled eggs, but these are even BETTER!
6 hard-cooked eggs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon pesto sauce
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and freshly ground pepper
chopped fresh parsley
capers
Peel the eggs and slice in halves. Remove yolks.
In a small bowl, mash yolks. Add mayonnaise and mustard, blending until smooth.
Stir in pesto, cheese, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
Spoon into egg white shells and garnish with parsley and capers.
For an especially nice presentation, use a star tip and a piping bag to
fill the egg whites with the egg yolk filling.
Pesto and Artichoke Pizza
Serve this as a wonderful appetizer at a party or pair with a salad and a good bottle of wine for a light dinner for two.
1 french bagguette, halved lengthwise
3/4 cup pesto
1 can artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped
1 jar oil packed sundried tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1. Slice baguette in half lengthwise and then into 4 pieces. Spread evenly with Pesto,
sprinkle with swiss cheese, top with chopped sun dried tomatoes, and artichoke hearts.
2. Top with parmesan and bake in a 300 degree oven until hot and cheese has melted.
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