Yummy. Home-made pesto cannot be compared to the store bought kind at all! It simply melts in your mouth. I made the pesto a day earlier as I wanted it to sit in the fridge overnight to make it more flavourful. Pesto and Brushchetta are both notoriously famous for their garlic flavour. I however do not like garlic. I find the smell rather pungent and the after-taste deadly. So here you have it Basil and Brushchetta without garlic. Feel free to add garlic if you like the taste as it does enhance it for garlic-fans!
Here’s a picture of my masterpiece 😉
Doesn’t that just look gorgeous? YES – food can look gorgeous. 😉
Here’s what I did..
First I made the pesto…
Blend. Blend. Blend.
Then I used my home-made bread (pan-toasted first) and topped it with everything. Ready to go in the oven!
And out it comes! All ready to feast on. It screams EAT ME NOW! 🙂
B’s Basil Pesto Brushchetta
Makes: As many as you spread!
Ingredients for pesto:
- 2 cups of basil leaves (removes stems of course!)
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/3 cup of cheese (I used cheddar as that’s what I had at home!)
- Salt and pepper
Ingredients for Brushchetta:
- Pomodoro Fresh Tomatoes
- Bread (toasted first)
- A bit of cheese
- Fresh Basil leaves (torn for the garnish)
- Salt and Pepper
Method:
- Blend basil leaves, pine nuts and cheese together using a food processor. Add olive oil and blend again. Add salt and pepper.
- Toast home-made bread. I like doing this on the pan as I love how it comes out 🙂
- Spread basil pesto on bread, top with chopped tomatoes. Add salt and pepper.
- Top with some cheese.
- Put in oven (about 190 C) till cheese has melted.
YUMMYYYYY!
Enjoy 🙂
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B
It does indeed look gorgeous ☺️
It really was yummy! Thanks for stopping by! Always appreciate it 🙂
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I want some B x looks delicious 🙂
Thanks Dimple! I had some left over pesto – so had this again for a snack!! Yuuummm.
Hope you’ve been well 🙂 xx
Wow that looks fantastic, I love basil dishes! We have a column on recipes too, do check it out and if you would please, support us by liking our page here http://www.facebook.com/thecommoners.net ! Cheers!
Thanks! Will do! Thanks for stopping by! x
Interesting recipe
Thanks! And thank you for stopping by and commenting! xx
My pleasure; )
That delectable looking bruschetta is inducing some serious hunger pangs ! 🙂
Haha if you were a neighbour I’d pass some over to you 🙂
Was yummy! Thanks for stopping by Preethi!
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B
Need a food taster? I’d volunteer right away. 😀
If it only was half as good as it looks you were in for a real treat!
Ginger! I have missed you 🙂 If you lived near by (well at least we are in the same country) I’d sneak some to you. hahahaha.. Try making it – its simple and delectable!
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B
yumm…
Hi Namrata! That one word pretty much sums it up!
Hope you’ve been well 🙂
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great colors! Agreed that store-bought doesn’t stand a chance when compared to homemade. Looks amazing.
Liz! Always fantastic to hear from you 🙂 Yeah even I liked the colours.. hahaha! A contrast of colors always adds to the attractiveness of food I think! 🙂
Hope you’ve been good! Take care!
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B
I’ve never made pesto myself, but one of these days I’m going to try this, thanks for sharing!
I would be in the garlic fan line teehee! Looks yummy so I will try this one.
Haha! CJ just add the garlic in – enjoy it however you like! 🙂
Thanks for dropping by!! xx
B, this looks great! I’m going to have to try your pesto recipe.
Stay hungry, RS
Yeah def try it out 🙂 It’s easy and tasty! It’s a winner!
Thanks for dropping by RS!
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