"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> ~patches~ wrote:
>> I finally made a batch of pesto to freeze. DH is iffy on the basil
>> despite the fact he loves it in spaghetti sauce and other tomato
>> dishes. I use it quite a bit. Apparently he didn't like it fresh in
>> his sandwich so I was concerned that he wouldn't like pesto. I must
>> say the pesto can out very tasty! I'm sure he will like it. I used
>> almonds for the nuts since pine nuts are hard to come by here.
>
> I often use walnuts in pesto since pine nuts are very expensive! I love
> pesto.
>
> Jill
>
It's ok to use curly leaf for half (or all) of the basil and English
Walnuts. I've seen numerous recipes using these ingredients.
I think it's quite good and a nice change.
Dee Dee