No pasta sauce captures the fresh tastes of summer quite like pesto. I never crave pesto in the cold months–bring on the hearty tomato sauce–but come summer, pesto is what I want. Fresh basil is key, and so is good quality olive oil. Beyond that, pesto is surprisingly versatile in what ingredients you can use. If you can’t find pine nuts, walnuts make a good substitution. Asiago cheese is a stronger alternative to mild parmesan for a pesto with bite. Here are three of my favorite recipes, but use them as a starting point for your own pesto concoction. Of … Continue reading →