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You will learn how to make Pistachio Pesto, and two dishes to use it in.

Ingredients

2 loose cups fresh basil leavees ⅓ cup dry roasted unsalted/lightly salted pistachios ½ cup parmesan cheese ½ cup extra virgin olive oil Salt & Pepper to taste

Pistachio Pesto Directions

Using a food processor or blender combine all ingredients and process until smooth.

Penne with Pistachio Pesto and Chicken Ingredients

½ cup Pistachios Pesto 8-12 oz. Penne ½ -1 lbs. Boneless Chicken 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Penne with Pistachio Pesto and Chicken Directions

Add oil to a heated skillet, add chicken and brown on both sides. Set aside and allow to cool till you are able to handle it. Chop into bite size pieces and set aside. Cook penne according to package direction and drain. Combine pesto, chicken and pasta. Top with a sprinkling of parmesan and enjoy.

Pistachios Pesto Crostini Appetizer Ingredients

1 thin baguette or regular size of French bread (Or any crusty bread) ½ - ¾ cup pistachio pesto 12 cherry tomatoes cut in half 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (Or Olive Oil)

Pistachios Pesto Crostini Appetizer Directions

Preheat the oven to 375. Cut baguette into 18-24 ¼ inch round slices or cut 8 ½ inch slices of a regular size French bread loaf. Lightly coat both sides of the bread with melted butter and bake 3-4 minutes on both sides or until desired crispness. Spread pistachio pesto on slices and top with a half cherry tomato.

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