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Basil-Mint-Orange Pesto

Basil-Mint-Orange Pesto
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A different taste for the standard Pesto Sauce.
Servings Prep Time
1 Cup 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
1 Cup 30 minutes
Basil-Mint-Orange Pesto
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A different taste for the standard Pesto Sauce.
Servings Prep Time
1 Cup 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
1 Cup 30 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: Cup
Instructions
  1. In processor, blend first 5 ingredients until almost smooth. With machine running, gradually add 1/4 cup olive oil by spoonfuls.
  2. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made ahead. Press plastic wrap onto surface of pesto. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days or freeze up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature before using.)
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Four-Cheese Pizza with Pesto Sauce

Four-Cheese Pizza with Pesto Sauce
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There is nothing like homemade pizza! Here is a great recipe for four cheese pizza with a pesto sauce.
Servings Prep Time
3 people 180 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Servings Prep Time
3 people 180 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Four-Cheese Pizza with Pesto Sauce
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There is nothing like homemade pizza! Here is a great recipe for four cheese pizza with a pesto sauce.
Servings Prep Time
3 people 180 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Servings Prep Time
3 people 180 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Ingredients
For the pizza Dough
For the pizza
Servings: people
Instructions
For the pizza dough
  1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and honey in 1/4-cup warm water.
  2. In a mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the flour and the salt. Add the oil, the yeast mixture, and the remaining 3/4 cup of water and mix on low speed until the dough comes cleanly away from the sides of the bowl and clusters around the dough hook, about 5 minutes. (The pizza dough can also be made in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse once or twice, add the remaining ingredients, and process until the dough begins to form a ball.)
  3. Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and knead by hand 2 or 3 minutes longer. The dough should be smooth and firm. Cover the dough with a clean, damp towel and let it rise in a warm spot for about 30 minutes. (When ready, the dough will stretch as it is lightly pulled).
  4. Divide the dough into 4 balls, about 6 ounces each. Work each ball by pulling down the sides and tucking under the bottom of the ball. Repeat 4 or 5 times.
  5. Then on a smooth, unfloured surface, roll the ball under the palm of your hand until the top of the dough is smooth and firm, about 1 minute. Cover the dough with a damp towel and let rest 15 to 20 minutes.
  6. At this point, the balls can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
For the Pizza
  1. Place a pizza stone on the middle rack of the oven and preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  2. To prepare each pizza, dip the ball of dough into flour, shake off the excess flour, place the dough on a clean, lightly floured surface, and start to stretch the dough. Press down on the center, spreading the dough into an 8-inch or 10-inch rounds, with the outer border a little thicker than the inner circle. If you find this difficult to do, use a small rolling pin to roll out the dough.
  3. Brush lightly with pesto and scatter the oven-dried tomatoes evenly around the inner circle of the pizza. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Fontina, arrange the slices of the Roma tomatoes, and then sprinkle with the goat cheese, oregano, thyme, and finally the Parmesan.
  4. Bake on the pizza stone until the pizza crust is nicely browned, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  5. When the pizza is removed from the oven, transfer to a cutting board and garnish with the chiffonade of basil leaves, cut the pizza into slices, and serve immediately.
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Bruschetta With Tomatoes, Cucumbers, And Basil

Bruschetta With Tomatoes, Cucumbers, And Basil
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A Wonderful Italian Appetizer!
Servings Prep Time
4 30 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 30 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Bruschetta With Tomatoes, Cucumbers, And Basil
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A Wonderful Italian Appetizer!
Servings Prep Time
4 30 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 30 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. 1. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and basil; season lightly with salt and pepper. Add olive oil and vinegar, and toss well to combine. Let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour, but no longer than 2.
  2. Heat broiler or grill pan.
  3. Cut bread diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil; grill or broil on both sides until toasted.
  4. 3. Rub hot bread lightly with garlic cloves on one side only. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and top with tomato mixture. Let stand a few minutes to allow juices to soak into bread before serving.
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