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About.com   Vegetarian Food
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  from Jolinda Hackett
Pesto with fresh basil is a colorful and aromatic - a treat for the eyes and nose as well as the taste buds! Here's three things you can do with fresh homemade pesto, or, if you prefer, a store bought pesto (just read the label to make sure it doesn't contain anchovies). I've even got a pesto recipe just for kids! If you've never made pesto before, you might want to watch this quick video to see how easy it is to make your own homemade pesto.

 
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1. Pesto Pasta
Ok, so this one is probably a no-brainer, but probably the most popular use for pesto is on cooked pasta. Here's a couple pesto recipes to try for a simple homecoooked meal:
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2. Make a Pesto Dip for Veggies, Pita or French Bread
Vegetarian or vegan pesto can work as an appetizer or hors d'oeuvres when paired with fresh veggies, sliced French bread, or even pita and crackers. Or, try this recipe for a creamy pesto dip with bell peppers and sour cream. You might also want to try this recipe for a pesto cheese dip - it's super easy with just three ingredients.

 
3. Make a Pesto Pizza
You can use this basic Italian recipe for a vegetarian petso pizza, or, you can get creative and add your favorite toppings. Roasted garlic, artichoke hearts and black olives all go well with pesto.

 
 
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