This Pasta dish is tossed with a delicious Sweet Corn Pesto. It makes a wonderful Meatless Entree, taking advantage of the fresh garden produce available right now.
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Sunday, July 6, 2025
Pasta with Sweet Corn Pesto #SundayFunday
Friday, June 20, 2025
Pesto alla Trapanese #MoviesandMunchies
This pesto, originating in Sicily, certainly does not get the attention it deserves. The Sicilian version of pesto has a fresh tomato base, is full of herbs, and uses almonds instead of pine nuts. It is delicious!!!
Friday, April 4, 2025
Anchovy Pesto Toast and the Weekly Menu #CooktheBooks
Pesto and Anchovies are combined and placed onto sourdough bread, sprinkled with Mozzarella and toasted before being finished under the broiler.
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Pasta Portofino, A Book Review, and the Weekly Menu
I had almost forgotten about the Dan Armstrong/Oscar Cozy Mysteries until my friend Cam posted a review of 3 books of the series, reminding me that I had fallen behind. So I ordered Murder in Portofino, the 8th in the series, published in August 2024.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Wild Mushroom Flatbread #BreadBakers
This Flatbread is covered with an assortment of Mushrooms, Red Onions, and Fresh Mozzarella Cheese before being baked and drizzled with a Pesto Olive Oil. A topping of fresh baby Arugula is the final touch to this delicous treat.
Sunday, April 9, 2023
Sicilian Pesto and a Book Review #SundayFunday
Happy Easter!!!!
Sicilian Pesto contains the basil, olive oil, garlic, parmesan cheese and pine nuts that we have come to know and love but it also contains tomatoes and fresh ricotta cheese. It is creamy and delicious and turns your favorite pasta into a quick and easy meal.
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Spinach Pesto Pasta with Shrimp #ImprovCookingChallenge
This delicious pasta is dressed in a pesto that contains not only basil but also spinach, parsley and roma tomato for an added nutritional boost. Add some colorful cherry and grape tomatoes, some fresh asparagus and some tender shrimp and you have a complete one bowl meal in less than half an hour.
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
South Australian Chardonnay with Pesto Bruschetta Chicken #WorldWineTravel
This dish reminds me of Spring for some reason. It is a scrumptious dinner that combines all the flavors of Bruschetta and Pesto without the carbs from the baguette. Of course, I paired mine with pasta but if you are watching your carbs it would be perfect with just a side salad and a glass of this crisp, amazing Punt Road Chard from South Australia.
Sunday, September 19, 2021
Spinach Pesto Pasta #SundayFunday
This pesto is made with basil and spinach for a little extra oomph and nutrition. I'm always looking for ways to sneak extra veggies into my family meals and this recipe is perfect for the job. You can use any pasta you like for this recipe. I used a spinach and cheese ravioli that I had bought while at the Farmer's Market.
The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Pesto recipes today......
Saturday, March 27, 2021
A Vegetarian Meal, A Book Review and The Weekly Menu
This Vegetarian Dish starts with Spaghetti Squash tossed with Roasted Tomatoes and Northern Beans and freshly made Almond Pesto.
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Caprese Burgers #FarmersMarketWeek
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Caprese French Bread Pizza #ImprovCookingChallenge
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Barley and Apple Salad with Kale Pesto #BrunchWeek
Have you entered the giveaway yet? It only takes a moment to read all about our wonderful sponsors and the gifts they are providing for some of our lucky readers. This information and the entry form can be found in my Welcome Post.
I want to take a moment right now to thank all of our sponsors and our event coordinators, Terri of Love and Confections and Christie of A Kitchen Hoors Adventures. These events take a whole lot of time and effort and I really appreciate them. I also appreciate our sponsors who send us not only the prizes being offered to our readers but also product for the bloggers to use in recipe development. All opinions are my own.
The recipe I am sharing with you today is sponsored by CalOrganic Farms. They sent each blogger coupons for free produce from our grocer. Is it just a Michigan thing or have all grocers been sparse with produce lately? This recent e coli outbreak has wreaked havoc on our local stores.
CalOrganic Farms is dedicated to sustainable farming techniques that bring only the best, safest foods to your families table. They pride themselves, not only on the produce they grow but on their belief that employees are family and are treated as such. Nothing is more important to CalOrganic than family.
I like that mindset. Nothing is more important to me than family either. Not only that family that is born to us but those who become family because God has placed them in our lives. We have been truly blessed with both.
CalOrganic is featuring Kale this month on their website so I wanted to share a great recipe containing Kale with you today. I made up this amazing Kale Pesto that you could use for pasta or as a dip for fresh veggies as well as for the Salad that I'm sharing today.
This salad is wonderfully creamy and decadent tasting. No one will ever guess that it is filled with whole grain goodness from the barley and tons of nutrients and antioxidants from the kale, spinach and apple.
Barley and Apple Salad with Kale Pesto
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instructions:
BrunchWeek Beverages:
Blackberry Ginger Mint Julep from The Crumby Kitchen
Peppermint Mocha Coffee Syrup from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
Strawberry Bellini from Caroline's Cooking
BrunchWeek Appetizers:
Barley and Apple Salad with Kale Pesto from A Day in the Life on the Farm
BrunchWeek Egg Dishes:
Asparagus and Cheese Tart from Brunch-n-Bites
Muffin Tin Frittatas from Sweet Beginnings
Red Pepper, Asparagus and Cheddar Quiche from Family Around the Table
Shaksuka from Karen's Kitchen Stories
BrunchWeek Breads, Grains, and Pastries:
Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal from Cooking with Carlee
French Toast Sticks from The Barbee Housewife
Khachapuri - Georgian Cheese Bread with Eggs from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes from For the Love of Food
Strawberry Streusel Crescent Muffins from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
Tiramisu Pancakes from Tara's Multicultural Kitchen
BrunchWeek Main Dishes:
Everything Bagel Breakfast Pockets from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
Frutti di Mare Marinati from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
BrunchWeek Fruits, Vegetables and Sides:
Artichoke & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad from Eat Move Make
Asparagus Tart from Mildly Meandering
Creamy & Luscious Italian Asparagus from Girl Abroad
Roast Carrots with Pine Nuts & Feta from Books n' Cooks
Sweet Potato Avocado Toast from Forking Up
BrunchWeek Desserts:
Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut and Blueberry Frosting from Love and Confections
Chocolate Rum Beet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Beet Frosting from Daily Dish Recipes
Espresso Coffee Cake from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
Peach Brown Butter Coffee Cake from The Redhead Baker
Disclaimer: Thank you to #BrunchWeek Sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Cabot Cheese, LorAnn Oils and Flavors, Cento Fine Foods, Michigan Asparagus, Cal-Organic and Eggland’s Best for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for #BrunchWeek recipes. All opinions are my own. The #BrunchWeek giveaway is open to U.S. residents, age 18 & up. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Seven (7) winners will be selected. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. The #BrunchWeek Bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or any other social channel mentioned in the #Brunchweek posts or entry.
Monday, February 19, 2018
Gauguin Gnocchi, served up with a Book Review

Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Butternut Squash Pizzettas #FootballFoods
Being as it is the start of a New Year and many of us resolve to try to eat more healthily, I was thrilled to open up a flyer from my local grocer and find this recipe for Butternut Squash Pizzettas.
While these taste absolutely nothing like pizza, they are adorable and crazily delicious. They are a great finger food and make a great addition to the often calorie laden fare normally found at game day parties.
Include these at your next gathering and watch the pleasure on your guests faces when they realize they can enjoy something other than the carrot and celery sticks on the snack table.
More Fabulous Football Foods
- Bacon Jalapeno Palm Poppers by Palatable Pastime
- Baked Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Orange Dipping Sauce by Everyday Eileen
- Buffalo Chicken Taquitos by The Redhead Baker
- Butternut Squash Pizzettas by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Cheese Chili Tots by Frugal Pantry
- Cheeseburger Bombs by Cookaholic Wife
- Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Lasagna by Cooking With Carlee
- Chipotle Peach Meatballs by Sew You Think You Can Cook
- Fiesta Ranch Crispy Baked Wings by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
- Fried Chicken Sliders by Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
- Ham and Swiss Sliders by Family Around The Table
- Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
- Instant Pot Cheesy Southwestern Spinach Dip by Kate's Recipe Box
- Mini Zucchini Pizzas by Jolene's Recipe Journal
- Philly Steak Appetizer by The Freshman Cook
- Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Chili by Karen's Kitchen Stories
- Texas Trash Party Mix by Amy's Cooking Adventures
- Tomatillo and Pork Chili by Simple and Savory
- Warm White Bean Dip by Bear & Bug Eats
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Black Garlic and Mushroom Pizza with Alfredo Pesto Sauce
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Tortellini Caprese Salad and a Holiday Weekly Menu
Sunday, October 23, 2016
We are celebrating National Pizza Day over at #SundaySupper
This event is being hosted by Colleen of The Red Headed Baker. Colleen has tons of great recipes on her blog. So when you are done eating your pizza, find your most comfortable chair, put your feet up and head over to relax and peruse her recipe list.
In a large skillet, heat the oil over med high heat. Add the onions and mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring until tender. Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat. Add the chicken and pesto to the mushroom mixture and stir to combine.
Roll out dough and cut in half. Place both halves onto a baking sheet. Place half of the chicken mixture in the center of each dough half. Top with the Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Fold the dough over the filling and crimp edges, making a half moon.
Place into a preheated 400* oven for 15-20 minutes, until crust is golden brown. Serve with a side of Marinara or Pizza Sauce. Print Recipe
More great inspiration for National Pizza Day
Appetizers
- Cauliflower Crust Pizza by Monica's Table
- Cool Veggie and Ranch Pizza Appetizer by Positively Stacey
- Pepperoni Cheese Pizza Sliders by Family Around the Table
- Pizza Beef Wontons by Asian in America
- Pizza Potato Skins by Casa de Crews
Breakfast
- Cinnamon Roll Pizza by Recipes Food and Cooking
Condiments
- Home Canned Pizza Sauce by What Smells So Good?
Desserts
- Caramel Apple Dessert Pizza by The Foodie Affair
- Cheesecake Pizza by The Redhead Baker
- Coconut Macaroon Pizza by Pies and Plots
- Fresh Fruit Pizza by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Mains
- Bacon Jam, Pear and Butternut Squash Pizza by Caroline's Cooking
- Bagel Pizzas by And She Cooks
- BBQ Bacon Mango Pizza by Fantastical Sharing of Recipes
- Candy Corn Pizza by Palatable Pastime
- Chicago Deep Dish Pizza by Bottom Left of the Mitten
- Chicken Pesto Calzone by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Chicken Pot Pie French Bread Pizza by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
- Chicken Vegetable Pizza (Low-Carb) by My Life Cookbook
- Copycat UNO's Pizza by Sew You Think You Can Cook
- Deep Dish Fondue Pizza by Momma's Meals
- Deluxe Imo’s Pizza Lasagna Rolls by Crazed Mom
- Easy French Bread Pizza by Confessions of a Cooking Diva
- Everything Pizza Tartin by Sunday Supper Movement
- Fall Veggie Pizza by The Culinary Compass
- Gluten Free Curried Pumpkin Chicken Pizza by Gluten Free Crumbley
- Grilled Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza Wraps by Food Lust People Love
- Hawaiian Pizza Salad by Cricket's Confections
- Homemade Pan Pizza by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
- Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza) by Curious Cuisiniere
- Lunchtime Pizza Muffins by Jane's Adventures in Dinner
- Meatball Sub Pizza by Life Tastes Good
- Mexican Pizza by Moore or Less Cooking
- Mexican-Style Corn Tortilla Pizzas by Home Sweet Homestead
- Mom's Family Style Cavatini by Powered by BLING
- Onion Tart by Wholistic Woman
- Philly Cheesesteak Flatbread Pizza by Family Foodie
- Pizza Grilled Cheese by Eat, Drink and Be Tracy
- Pizza Pot Pies by Brunch-n-Bites
- Pizza Steak Hoagie by The Freshman Cook
- Pizza Toscana by Cooking with Carlee
- Roasted Garlic and Spinach Pizza with Balsamic Onions by Helpful Homemade
- Rustic Bacon & Citrus Pizza by Gourmet Everyday
- Sausage and Peppers Pizza by Cindy's Recipes and Writings
- Sausage Arugula Pizza by The Bitter Side of Sweet
- Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Grilled Pizza by Our Good Life
- Spinach and Feta Stuffed Pizza Bread by Mindy's Cooking Obsession
- Supreme Breakfast Pizza by The Crumby Cupcake
- Taco Dip Pizza by Hardly a Goddess
- Tandoori Chicken Pizza with Fresh Basil and Mozzarella by Sue's Nutrition Buzz
- The Mac Pizza by Seduction in the Kitchen
- Vegan Margherita Pizza by Simple and Savory




















