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Papajoe's Coleslaw for BBQ Samiches (Sandwiches for Normal Folk)

Papajoe's Coleslaw for BBQ Samiches (Sandwiches for Normal Folk)

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cabbage and carrots in a large bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Whisk salad dressing, mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, honey, cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pesto, mustard, cayenne pepper, celery seeds, onion powder, black pepper, and garlic powder together in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
  3. 3 Pour ½ dressing over cabbage-carrot mixture; toss to coat. Gradually stir in remaining ½ dressing until coleslaw reaches desired consistency. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until flavors combine, at least 3 hours.

By joeygrissom

Pesto Squash

Pesto Squash

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
6 min
Total
16 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place zucchini in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes.
  2. 2 In a serving bowl, mix together zucchini and pesto. Top with Parmesan cheese.

By Audrey Mezowe

Pesto Cream Cheese Dip

Pesto Cream Cheese Dip

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread cream cheese evenly on bottom of an 8-inch round baking dish. Layer pesto evenly over cream cheese.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 20 minutes.

By lil deb

How to Make Pesto Salmon Phyllo Parcels

How to Make Pesto Salmon Phyllo Parcels

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. 2 Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Lay skin-side down on a cutting board or plate and top each fillet with a tablespoon of pesto, or more to taste, ensuring the entire top of the fillet is evenly covered. Set aside while you prepare the phyllo.
  3. 3 Lay a sheet of phyllo flat on a work surface and brush with olive oil. Lay another sheet on top, brushing with oil. Repeat process for a total of four sheets, leaving the top of the last sheet dry.
  4. 4 Place one of the prepared salmon fillets at the bottom of the stack of phyllo sheets with the pesto side facing up. Roll over once, so the skin side is facing up, then fold over the sides. Brush all over with oil.
  5. 5 Continue rolling until the end of the phyllo, then place on the parchment-lined baking sheet with the pesto side facing up and brush the top with oil. Score the top 2 to 3 times to allow steam to release.
  6. 6 Bake parcels in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the phyllo is golden brown. Remove from oven and let rest a minute or two before serving.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Roasted Pesto Beets

Roasted Pesto Beets

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place beets in a large saucepan; cover with 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until beets are just tender, about 30 minutes. Drain; cool until beets can easily be handled.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Peel beets; cut into ½-inch thick slices. Toss beets with pesto in a bowl; season with salt and black pepper. Spread beets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until beets brown slightly around edges, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Tami Jones

Chicken Pesto Paninis

Chicken Pesto Paninis

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat a panini grill.
  2. 2 Slice each quarter of focaccia bread in half horizontally. Spread each half with pesto. Layer bottom halves with equal amounts chicken, bell pepper, onion, and cheese. Top with remaining focaccia halves, forming 4 sandwiches.
  3. 3 Grill paninis 5 minutes in the preheated grill, or until focaccia bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.

By LEAHMCINTYRE

Bacon Wrapped Pesto Chicken

Bacon Wrapped Pesto Chicken

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Lay a chicken breast out flat, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Spread pesto sauce over the chicken breast, and roll the chicken breast in a slice of bacon, securing the roll with toothpicks. Lay the rolled chicken breast into a 9x9-inch baking dish. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts. Pour the vegetable oil over the chicken breasts.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink inside and the bacon is crisp, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a roll should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

By dawna715

Pesto Chicken and Rice Bake

Pesto Chicken and Rice Bake

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Mix 1 1/2 cups water, rice, seasoning packets, and 2 tablespoons pesto together. Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
  3. 3 Toss chicken tenders with remaining 2 tablespoons pesto in a shallow dish. Place chicken on top of rice.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  5. 5 Mix remaining 1/4 cup water with Alfredo sauce. Remove the baking dish from the oven and pour Alfredo sauce over chicken, stirring to combine. Top with Parmesan cheese and bake until cheese melts, about 15 more minutes. Serve immediately.

By thedailygourmet

Pesto-Coated Center-Cut Pork Chop

Pesto-Coated Center-Cut Pork Chop

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
98 min
Total
123 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1/2 of the pesto over into the bottom of the baking dish.
  2. 2 Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add olive oil.
  3. 3 Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Cook pork chops in the hot oil until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer pork chops to baking dish and top each with remaining pesto. Season with red pepper flakes. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 1 1/2 hours. Allow pork chops to rest for 10 minutes.

By kaz

Bacon, Basil Pesto, and Tomato Sandwich

Bacon, Basil Pesto, and Tomato Sandwich

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Set aside on a paper towel to drain.
  2. 2 Spread 1 tablespoon pesto on the bottom slice of toast. Layer tomato slices and 3 slices bacon over each. Season with salt and pepper. Spread 1 teaspoon mayonnaise on remaining bread slices and place on top of the sandwiches. Cut sandwiches in half to serve.

By lutzflcat

Caprese Puff Pastry Tart

Caprese Puff Pastry Tart

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl; toss until well combined. Spread cherry tomatoes evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until skins start to wrinkle and insides are soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool.
  4. 4 Line another baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll puff pastry sheet on top. Make shallow cuts 1 inch from the edges to create a border, being careful not to cut all the way through. Prick the inner rectangle all over with a fork.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until puffed up slightly, about 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Spread pesto over the center. Cover with 1/2 of the tomatoes. Scatter mozzarella cheese on top. Distribute remaining tomatoes over the cheese.
  7. 7 Bake until pastry is golden and cheese is melted, 5 to 10 minutes more.

By LauraF

My Special Shrimp Scampi Florentine

My Special Shrimp Scampi Florentine

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in tomatoes, pesto, and garlic; simmer until tomatoes start to soften, about 2 minutes. Season with pepper flakes and black pepper.
  2. 2 Stir shrimp into sauce; cook just until they turn pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Add spinach; stir until wilted, about 1 minute.

By Valerie

Pesto Spaghetti Squash Skillet with Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage

Pesto Spaghetti Squash Skillet with Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Pierce squash halves several times with a fork. Rub insides with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and black pepper. Arrange squash, cut-sides down, on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until very tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool squash slightly.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add sausage, onion, and bell pepper; cook and stir until sausage is browned and onion and bell pepper are crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  5. 5 Shred squash flesh with a fork; add to skillet. Cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  6. 6 Carefully stir in pesto and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese just before serving.

By Hillshire FarmR Brand

Best Grilled Vegetable Sandwich

Best Grilled Vegetable Sandwich

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine zucchini, eggplant, and red bell pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle salt over the mixture. Set aside to allow the vegetables to tenderize, at least 3 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Drain moisture from vegetable mixture. Brush vegetables with olive oil to coat; season with black pepper.
  4. 4 Cook vegetables on hot grill until tender, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  5. 5 Toast cut sides of baguette in a toaster oven until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread basil pesto evenly over toasted surface. Arrange grilled vegetables evenly onto 2 of the baguette halves. Top each with sliced mozzarella and plum tomato slices; top sandwich with the remaining baguette pieces to serve.

By Suzy729

Vegetarian Pizza with Pesto and Delicata Squash

Vegetarian Pizza with Pesto and Delicata Squash

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine delicata squash and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl and mix well. Spread out on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until delicata squash has softened, about 10 minutes. Cut into pieces.
  4. 4 Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  5. 5 Divide pizza dough into 2 equal pieces. Dust a work surface with flour and roll dough out into 2 pizza rounds.
  6. 6 Dust 2 baking sheets with cornstarch and transfer pizza rounds onto baking sheets. Brush each pizza first with 1 tablespoon olive oil, followed by 2 tablespoons pesto. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese on top. Sprinkle squash pieces on top of cheese.
  7. 7 Bake in the hot oven until pizza crust is crispy, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with pecan nuts.

By Syd

Pesto Breakfast Pizza

Pesto Breakfast Pizza

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spray a medium skillet with cooking spray; warm over medium heat.
  3. 3 Whisk eggs, tomato, bacon, cream cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour into the skillet; cook and stir until eggs are set, 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Spread pesto evenly over pizza crust and layer on the egg mixture. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and pizza is hot, 10 to 15 minutes. Cut and serve.

By pomplemousse

Amazing Shrimp and Langostino Lobster Linguine

Amazing Shrimp and Langostino Lobster Linguine

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted and oiled water to a boil. Add linguine and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add bacon, onion, garlic, and pepper flakes; sauté until onion is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Add white wine and cook, stirring occasionally, until absorbed, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in shrimp and langostino and sauté until pink, about 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Reduce the heat to medium and stir in strained linguine. Add peas, pesto sauce, and half-and-half; cook and stir until linguine absorbs the liquid, 5 to 10 minutes. Top each serving with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

By Michael

Instant Pot® Gourmet Pesto Chicken

Instant Pot® Gourmet Pesto Chicken

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rub chicken thighs with salt and pepper and dust lightly with flour, shaking off excess.
  2. 2 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and chicken. Cook until chicken is very lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add chicken broth. Close and lock the lid. Select Poultry setting and set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and carefully remove the lid.
  4. 4 Add cream cheese, penne pasta, asparagus, green beans, pesto, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir together until well mixed. Close lid and select Rice setting; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build. Cook according to manufacturer's instructions.
  5. 5 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

By chefK

Spinach Power Pesto Macaroni and Cheese

Spinach Power Pesto Macaroni and Cheese

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Add baby spinach to the pot in the last minute of cooking; drain.
  3. 3 Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir garlic into onion mixture and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk 2 tablespoons pesto, flour, black pepper, and salt into onion mixture until smooth; whisk milk in gradually. Cook and stir milk mixture until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes; stir in 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and 1/2 cup Asiago cheese; remove saucepan from heat and stir until cheeses are melted, about 1 minute.
  4. 4 Stir cheese mixture into macaroni mixture; pour into prepared casserole dish. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove casserole from oven; increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  6. 6 Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan; stir in remaining 2 tablespoons pesto, 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup Asiago cheese, and bread cubes. Remove casserole dish from oven, uncover, and top with bread mixture.
  7. 7 Bake casserole with topping in the preheated oven, uncovered, until bubbly and golden, about 10 minutes.

By Phoebe

Pesto Risotto with Cannellini Beans, Tomatoes, and Poached Eggs

Pesto Risotto with Cannellini Beans, Tomatoes, and Poached Eggs

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, about 3 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Slowly pour in white wine. Cook, stirring frequently, until wine is absorbed.
  2. 2 Add 1/2 cup broth, stirring frequently, until broth is absorbed. Working in batches, continue adding 1/2 cup broth at a time, stirring until all broth is absorbed. When done, rice should be tender and creamy. (Step 2 should take 20 to 25 minutes total.)
  3. 3 Stir Parmesan cheese, pesto, 1/4 cup parsley, and 1 tablespoon vinegar into the risotto. Keep warm.
  4. 4 Combine beans, tomatoes, and salt in a small saucepan. Cook, covered, over medium heat, until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet, bring 4 cups water and the remaining vinegar to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer (bubbles should begin to break the surface of the water). Break an egg into a custard cup. Hold the lip of the cup close to water and slip egg into water. Repeat with remaining eggs. Simmer, uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes or until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard. Use a slotted spoon to remove from skillet.
  6. 6 Serve risotto topped with tomato-bean mixture, poached eggs, and remaining parsley. Sprinkle with pepper.

By dinehaus

Bruschetta Chicken Casserole

Bruschetta Chicken Casserole

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
65 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Spread orzo evenly in the prepared baking dish. Add broth, 2 tablespoons melted butter, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Spread tomatoes evenly over top.
  3. 3 Place chicken breasts on a cutting board and trim any visible fat. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoon melted butter over chicken, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes. Place chicken over the tomatoes and cover the baking dish with foil.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  5. 5 Remove foil and sprinkle chicken with mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes longer.
  6. 6 Drizzle pesto and balsamic glaze over each serving and garnish with basil.

By thedailygourmet

Spinach Pesto Chicken Breasts

Spinach Pesto Chicken Breasts

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix spinach and pesto together in a bowl. Spread 1/2 of the mixture into the bottom of a glass baking dish and place chicken on top. Spread remaining spinach mixture over chicken. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over chicken. Return to the oven and bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By DRAGONNKITTEN

Pesto Chicken

Pesto Chicken

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
  2. 2 Spread about 2 tablespoons of pesto per chicken breast over the top of each breast, and wrap each breast in prosciutto slices to cover the entire breast. Place the wrapped chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink, the juices run clear, and the prosciutto is lightly crisped, about 25 minutes.

By Pjaros

Warm Goat Cheese Sandwiches

Warm Goat Cheese Sandwiches

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Open the pita bread halves up into pockets. Spread goat cheese onto one side of the inside of each pita pocket. Spread a layer of pesto over the goat cheese. Sprinkle with sun-dried tomatoes. Place pita halves onto a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake for 3 to 5 minutes in the preheated oven, just until the filling is warm, and the bread is lightly toasted.

By Alesa

Pesto Cheesy Chicken Rolls

Pesto Cheesy Chicken Rolls

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of the pesto sauce onto each flattened chicken breast. Place one slice of cheese over the pesto. Roll up tightly, and secure with toothpicks. Place in a lightly greased baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until chicken is nicely browned and juices run clear.

By CHOMPY

Pesto Turkey Burgers

Pesto Turkey Burgers

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Mix together ground turkey, pesto, garlic, feta cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt, and breadcrumbs in a bowl until evenly blended. Form into 4 patties.
  3. 3 Grill pesto burgers until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. Sprinkle with seasoned salt halfway through cooking.

By ELADOUSA

Cheesy Pesto Roll Wreath (Christmas Wreath Appetizer)

Cheesy Pesto Roll Wreath (Christmas Wreath Appetizer)

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Draw a 5-inch circle on the center of the parchment paper.
  2. 2 Open both cans of dough and separate crescents into 16 triangles. Arrange the triangles overlapping with the flat sides inward and the pointed sides outward to form a ring with a 5-inch circle in center; it will resemble a sunburst.
  3. 3 Combine cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and 6 tablespoons pesto in a bowl. Mix until well combined, then spread around the center of the ring of crescent dough.
  4. 4 Wrap each dough triangle up over filling and tucking it under the bottom to secure. Repeat around the entire ring. Brush remaining 2 tablespoons pesto on top.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the dough is golden brown and cooked, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Slice into individually portioned rings, but keep all the rings in place in the shape of a wreath. Garnish with rosemary sprigs and cherry tomatoes.

By fabeveryday