DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 (10ounce)package frozen spinach , defrosted and wrung dry in a kitchen towel
1-2 garlic clove
4-5 sprigs fresh Italian parsley
1 (12ounce)box silken tofu
1/2lemon, juice of
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese , plus more for topping
1 dash sesame oil (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Add garlic and parsley to food processor and pulse until garlic is finely minced.
Add tofu, spinach, lemon juice and sesame oil (if using) and process until smooth.
Add salt and pepper to taste [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup parsley , cleaned
1/2 cup parmesan cheese , grated
1/2 cup walnuts , toasted
4 garlic cloves , peeled
1/4 cup olive oil
8 ounces goat cheese, log shape

DIRECTIONS

Place first 6 ingredients until paste forms.

Spoon blueberry pesto over goat cheese covering top and let drip down sides of log.

Garnish with fresh blueberries. Serve with warm baguette slices or crackers.

Leftover pesto can be frozen.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 lb spiral shaped pasta
1/2 red onion
3-4 garlic cloves
2 cups crushed tomatoes
black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups low-fat cheese
1/3 cup low-fat parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pesto sauce
cooking spray

DIRECTIONS

COOK pasta (your choice) in water for 10 minutes; will be partially cooked
NOTE: You do NOT need to add salt or oil if watching fat content; just stir and DRAIN.
Finely dice red onion.
Spray pan with oil and cook onions 5 [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 (3ounce)packages chicken-flavored ramen noodles
1 cup water
1/2 cup basil pesto
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 lb boneless chicken breasts , cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large carrot , shredded
2 green onions , cut diagonally into 1 inch pieces

DIRECTIONS

Reserve seasoning packet from noodles.Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
Mix waer, pesto, cornstarch, chili puree and contents of seasoning packet; set aside.
Heat oil in 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat.Add chicken; stir-fry 3 [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
2 large garlic cloves
1/2 cup pine nuts (pignoli)
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2/3 cup olive oil

DIRECTIONS

Combine basil and garlic in food processor and blend into a fine paste.

Add pine nuts and cheese.Process until smooth.

With machine running, pour olive oil into feed tube in slow, steady stream and mix until smooth and creamy.

Transfer pesto into container.Cover surface of pesto with olive oil.

Seal with a [...]