In this classic version of pesto, the basil leaves are blanched in boiling water, then quickly shocked in ice water, to give the sauce a brilliant green hue and to reduce any bitterness.
One of the things that I have done in trying to avoid packaged food is cut out all packaged rice and pasta mix. We did not eat these very often, but I would keep them on hand for when I
ARTICHOKE SPINACH DIP-STUFFED MUSHROOMS I have to say this is one of the biggest hits I've had...soooo good. Everybody loves spinach dip and everybody loves stuffed mushrooms
The only guac recipe you'll ever need. Four ingredients, 5 minutes and the party's most popular dip is done. Don't forget the lime-its zing makes the difference.