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A little butter, cream cheese and pesto already blended are whipped together to become something much more. If you have leftover pesto simply whisk in 1/4 cup into the cream cheese and butter. The rest of the instructions will be the same. A food processor or mortar & pestle are required for this spread.
When basil is fresh for the picking, so are the tomatoes and zucchini that accompany this dish. Make it ahead and enjoy as leftovers for lunch. This is an excellent main dish, but can also be a side dish at a picnic or barbeque. This simply calls for pesto. Use our homemade version or purchase pre-made in the deli section. Try to avoid the jarred pesto as the flavor and color diminishes in jars.
Those flying saucer squash are perfect for cutting in half and stuffing with goodness. Pesto is especially fun and bright for the summer. We prepared ours on the grill, but roasting in the oven will also get the job done.
A simple potato salad dolled up with fresh pesto and tossed with summer squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, and kale. Add more veggies as available and in season, such as sweet potatoes, eggplant, and mushrooms.
Spread homemade or store-bought pesto over salmon or another fresh fish. It bakes up well at a high-temperature and leaves you with an addictive fish dish.
