Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Homemade Pesto with Sundried Tomatoes & Lemon Cream with Mushrooms


Here are two simple and classic sauce recipes modified by us. If you want, you can even make both and combine them! Cooking is something that we both enjoy. There's something great about taking the time to prepare a meal and enjoying your hard work pay off together. Hope you enjoy!

Pesto with Sundried Tomatoes

2 medium cloves of garlic
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 large bunch of basil, leaves only, washed and dried
1 tbsp sundried tomatoes
salt & pepper to taste

Combine in a food processor, blend until paste forms. Adjust ratios to preference. Serve over pasta or bruschetta and enjoy!

Lemon Cream with Mushrooms

1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup light cream
3/4 cup freshly chopped mushrooms
1 lemon juiced, & zested for garnish
salt & pepper to taste

Melt butter in a saucepan. Once the butter is melted add light cream and lemon juice. Let simmer for two minutes under a boil. Meanwhile heat olive oil on medium heat in seperate pan, add mushrooms and saute until tender. Add mushrooms to pasta of your choice. Pour lemon cream sauce over pasta and garnish with zest.

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