Terra Americana

Spring is in full bloom and I am thinking about the Farmer's Market @ the X and all of the early season gifts to find there. If you have time on Tuesday afternoons it is a must stop. This recipe From Red Fire Farm is a flavorful take on traditional pesto.  It is terrific in the spring when the garlic scapes are thriving and fresh basil is still only a dream to come.

• 10 stalks green garlic
• ½ cup olive oil
• ½ cup walnuts or pine nuts
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. water

Place all ingredients in the food processor and blend until smooth. Use on pasta, pizza or sandwiches.

 

More for Pesto Lovers:

• Pesto alla Genovese from Tim Wilcox and Caroline Pam
• Ryan Voiland's Freezer Pesto
• Hickory Dell Lower Fat Pesto
• The Kitchen Garden's Cilantro Pesto
• Chive and Mint Pesto from Terra Americana
• Roasted Garlic and Pesto with Axler's Smoked Salmon Chowder

Photo Credit:  Laura Rebecca's Kitchen