I really can't remember the last time I made pesto probably back in the 70s or 80s when it appeared on every pasta dish in every restaurant. It seems that Craig Claibourne introduced the world to pesto in his 1961 publication of The New York Times Cookbook. In a matter of years the pesto phenomena spread through the land. After a while I tried of the basil, parsley and olive … [Read more...]
Crostini
Crostini or toasts? No matter what you call them these toasted slices of bread with stuff on top are delightful. Plus, crostini are a great appetizer to make for any occasion. I made a variety of crostini: avocado/bacon, ricotta/red pepper, brie/prosciutto, radish/butter/sea salt, hummus/olive tapenade (my personal favorite) and tomato/mozzarella. What I like most about … [Read more...]
