This is my entry to Presto Pasta Nights.
This is an unusual lasagne, with plenty of cheese and the flavor of both pesto and artichokes to add a little wow.  I came up with it because the local store was clearancing cans of artichokes for $1 each..who could resist all those artichokes? Not me.  So, you might just plan on seeing more recipes with artichokes because I bought a lot of cans! I think lasagne is Marc’s favorite food, well I know it is.  No matter where we go he will get lasagne if they have it.  If not he is …read more

This is my entry for this weeks Presto Pasta night hosted by Haalo of  Cook Almost Anything.
One of my favorite things to experiment with is pesto.  It is just so darn good!  I like to grow different kinds of basil because each one adds a different complexity to the pesto.
Then I started experimenting with different herbs as the basic ingredients.  I found that one of my favorite spins on fresh pesto is to make it with cilantro and pecans.
Welcome to Texas.

 
Fresh tomatoes are the best. Maybe you have noticed over the last few days that I love ripe summer tomatoes. No, really?
Caprese salad is so easy. Slice tomatoes and a ball of fresh mozzarella and alternate them on the plate. I like to sprinkle with a little fresh basil, a few greek olives, and a drizzle of olive oil.
When I want it to be really awesome I add cilantro pecan pesto. If you haven’t made your own pesto, you should. It is easy, inexpensive, and there is nothing like it.