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Baked Sea Bass, Parsley Mayonnaise and Walnut Truffle Pesto

Roasted sea bass slices served with vibrant parsley mayonnaise, rich walnut truffle pesto, and crisp red endive leaves.

Fried Sea Bass with Poached Leeks, Pesto and Tomato Sauce

Pan-fried sea bass served with homemade basil pesto, a rich tomato reduction, and tender butter-poached baby leeks.

Mussel, Chilli and Basil Linguine with Turmeric Cream Sauce

A vibrant pasta dish featuring mussels, a warm turmeric cream sauce, and a fresh herb pesto drizzle.

Sea Bass with Pesto Dressing

Pan-fried sea bass fillet served with a fresh basil pesto dressing and a tomato pine nut garnish.

Silk Handkerchief Pasta with Pesto

Handmade pasta sheets served with a fresh basil, pine nut, and garlic pesto sauce from Liguria.

Purple Sprouting Broccoli Pesto

A vibrant vegetarian pesto made by blending purple sprouting broccoli, basil, garlic, and pine nuts. Perfect for folding into pasta.

Roasted Carrots with Carrot-Top Pesto and Burrata Mozzarella

Sweet roasted carrots and creamy burrata served with a homemade walnut and carrot-top pesto and fresh basil garnish.

Roasted Salt Marsh Lamb Leg, Crispy Artichokes, Anchovy and Wild Garlic Pesto

Roast marinated lamb leg served with deep-fried baby artichokes and a fresh wild garlic and anchovy pesto.

Sautéed Potato, Green Bean and Rhubarb Salad with Almond Pesto

A vibrant vegetarian salad featuring sautéed potatoes, blanched green beans, and fresh rhubarb topped with a homemade almond parsley pesto.

Parsley Pesto

A fresh vegetarian pesto made by blending parsley, garlic, parmesan, and pine nuts with extra virgin olive oil.

Pesto Mash

A step-by-step recipe for making perfect potato mash blended with fresh pesto sauce for a flavorful vegetarian side dish.

Prawns Wrapped in Pasta

Handmade pasta ribbons wrapped around anchovy-stuffed prawns, deep-fried until crispy and served with a fresh homemade basil pesto sauce.

Chilled Roast Tomato Soup with Pesto

Roasted tomatoes and garlic are sieved into a flavorful soup, chilled, and served with a fresh, handmade runny pesto.

Beef Steak with Griddled Vegetables and Chilli Pesto

Pan-seared beef steaks served with oven-roasted mediterranean vegetables and a fresh, spicy basil and olive oil pesto.

Chicken and Roasted Vegetable Layered Loaf with Pesto and a Seasonal Salad

A hollowed-out loaf stuffed with layered chicken, grilled vegetables, mozzarella, and pesto, served with a fresh dressed seasonal salad.

Chilli Polenta-Coated Chicken with Rocket Pesto and Roast Potatoes

Spicy polenta-crusted chicken breasts served with a fresh rocket and pine nut pesto and paprika-spiced potato wedges.

Crunchy Chilli Chicken with Rocket Pesto

Chicken breasts topped with a spicy polenta crust, oven-baked until crunchy, and served with a fresh rocket and pine nut pesto.

Goats’ Cheese and Chicken Layered Loaf

A hollowed loaf filled with layers of chicken, roasted vegetables, pesto, and goats’ cheese, served with a fresh salad.

Homemade Linguine with a Mussel and Tomato Sauce and Pesto

Handmade linguine paired with fresh mussels in a savory tomato sauce, topped with vibrant homemade basil pesto.

Hot Tinned Sandwiches with Serrano Ham, Mozzarella, Rocket and Pesto

Homemade sourdough baguettes filled with fresh pesto, serrano ham, and mozzarella, then oven-baked in a loaf tin until melted.

Monkfish with Pesto and Warm Mozzarella and Tomato Salad

Pan-fried monkfish tossed in fresh basil pesto, served with oven-warmed buffalo mozzarella and tomato salad.

Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes, Aubergines and Basil Pesto

Crisp Italian-style fried chicken breasts stuffed with mozzarella, served with charred aubergine, slow-roasted tomatoes, and fresh basil pesto.

Pan Roasted Potato and Sardine Tart with Sun Blush Tomatoes

Golden brown pan-roasted potato topped with sardines, rocket pesto, and oven-roasted tomatoes for a generous, delicious meal.

Panko-Coated Squid with Palm Sugar and Coriander Pesto

Crispy deep-fried squid rings served with a vibrant Asian-inspired pesto made from palm sugar, chili, and fresh coriander.

Peppered Steak with Roasted Courgette, Dauphinoise Brie Potatoes and Pesto

Pan-seared peppered steak served with creamy brie potatoes, roasted courgettes, and fresh herb pesto.

Roast Tomato and Vegetable Pizza

Homemade pizza topped with slow-roasted plum tomatoes, fresh pesto, roasted garlic, mozzarella, cheddar, and peppery rocket leaves.

Rosemary and Garlic-Roasted Leg of Lamb

Roast a garlic and rosemary infused leg of lamb over potatoes with a fresh coriander pesto finish.

Salmon and Watercress Pan Bagnat

A rustic loaf stuffed with poached salmon, watercress pesto, charred courgettes, red onions, and roasted peppers. Perfect for picnics.

Salt Baked Sea Bass with Pesto and Crispy Pancetta Pasta

Succulent salt-crusted sea bass served alongside fresh pasta tossed in homemade pesto and crispy pancetta for a flavorful dinner.

Smoked Salmon and Spinach Tart with Watercress Pesto and Salad

Golden puff pastry tarts topped with wilted spinach, creamy egg mixture, and smoked salmon, served with fresh pesto and salad.

Stilton, Shropshire Blue and Gorgonzola Pan Bagnat with Watercress and Rocket Pesto

A rustic hollowed cob loaf stuffed with layers of roasted red onions, tomatoes, and three types of blue cheese.

Sun-Dried Tomato, Emmental Cheese and Pesto Puff Pastry Tarts

Handmade rough puff pastry tarts topped with mustard, emmental cheese, and tomatoes, finished with a fresh basil and pine nut pesto.

The Ultimate Cheese and Tomato Sandwich

A whole hollowed loaf stuffed with layered grilled vegetables, homemade pesto, and sliced cheese, perfect for picnics.

Warm Pecorino, Spinach and Crouton Salad with Pesto Dressing

A warm spinach salad with golden croutons, melted pecorino cheese, and a fresh homemade basil pesto dressing.

Aubergine and Mozzarella Wraps with Watercress Pesto

Thin bread rolls filled with grilled aubergine, mozzarella, and basil, served with a creamy watercress and pine nut pesto.

Griddled Pear and Tomato Salad with Spinach Pesto

Griddled pear quarters served with a fresh herb and tomato salad, spinach pesto, and crumbled Stilton cheese.

Jerusalem Artichoke Soup with Crisp Leeks and Rocket Pesto

A creamy Jerusalem artichoke soup topped with crunchy fried leeks and a fresh, zesty homemade rocket pesto.

Mussels with Pesto Pasta

A flavorful seafood pasta dish featuring homemade basil pesto and steamed mussels topped with melted blue cheese.

Onion Confit Tart with Melted Goats' Cheese and Pesto

A savory vegetarian tart featuring caramelized honey onions, puff pastry, creamy goats' cheese, and fresh homemade basil pesto.

Seared Salmon with Spinach, Roasted Tomatoes and Pesto Dressing

Pan-seared salmon served over wilted spinach with oven-roasted cherry tomatoes and a fresh homemade basil pesto dressing.

Seared Sea Bream with Risotto and Rocket Pesto

Pan-fried sea bream served over a creamy wine-infused risotto and topped with a fresh homemade rocket and pine nut pesto.

Spinach-Stuffed Mushrooms with Bacon, Egg and Pesto

Portobello mushrooms wrapped in bacon, stuffed with wilted spinach and egg yolks, then grilled and served with fresh spinach pesto.

Cabbage Pesto, Steamed Turbot and Lincolnshire Potato Royal

Steamed turbot served with cabbage pesto and cheesy potatoes coated in Lincolnshire Poacher cheese and crème fraîche.

Salami Tarts

Thinly rolled puff pastry rounds topped with salami, baked until golden, and finished with a dollop of fresh pesto.

Kids' Baked Potato Gnocchi with Pesto

Homemade potato gnocchi served with fresh basil pesto, perfect for cooking with children and serving with a green salad.

Polenta-Encrusted Venison Cutlets with Wild Mushroom Polenta and Pesto

Venison cutlets encrusted in rosemary polenta served over creamy parmesan polenta with wild mushrooms and fresh herb pesto.

Pesto and Salmon Parcels

Thrifty puff pastry parcels topped with salmon fillets and sun-dried tomato pesto, served alongside a quick vegetable rice mix.

Tuscan Pesto

A classic Italian basil paste made with pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, and grated Pecorino cheese using a mortar.

Homemade Pasta with Rocket Pesto

A fresh vegetarian dish featuring handmade egg pasta ribbons tossed in a vibrant, zesty rocket and pine nut pesto.

Marinated Griddled Chicken Breast with Chive and Coriander Pesto

Marinated chicken griddled and served over pan-fried balsamic potatoes with a fresh coriander and chive pesto.

Mushroom on Toast with Spinach Pesto

Crispy oiled toast topped with pan-fried Portobello mushrooms and a creamy spinach and Wensleydale cheese pesto.

Pasta Bows with Olives, Mozzarella and Peppers

Boil pasta bows, blend a fresh basil and garlic pesto, then toss with mozzarella, olives, and jarred red peppers.

Sweet Potato Soup with Coriander Pesto

A creamy sweet potato soup served with a vibrant fresh coriander and mint pesto drizzle.

Sweet Potato Wedges with Coriander Pesto

Blanched sweet potato wedges roasted until tender and served with a zesty, homemade coriander and garlic pesto.

Sweetcorn Risotto with Pesto and Coriander

A quick vegetarian risotto featuring fresh corn kernels, creamy basmati rice, and a homemade cheddar and basil pesto.

Express Bacon and Pesto Pasta

A quick, flavorful dish with broccoli, toasted pine nuts, crispy bacon, and basil pesto perfect for a weekday meal.

Pesto Lemon Chicken

A Mediterranean-inspired chicken salad featuring pesto dressing, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and baby plum tomatoes topped with toasted pine nuts.

Salmon en Croûte with Pesto and Roasted Vegetables

Succulent salmon topped with pesto and roasted vegetables, wrapped in golden puff pastry and served with a creamy herb sauce.

Pan-Fried Gnocchi with Broccoli Pesto and Grilled Veg

Crispy fried gnocchi served with a homemade broccoli, chili, and pine nut pesto alongside smoky griddled green vegetables.

Prawn Toast with Pesto and Chicory

Smooth prawn paste spread on bread, shallow fried until golden, and served with fresh walnut coriander pesto and dressed chicory.

Sea Bass with Walnut, Mint and Feta Pesto

Pan-seared sea bass served with a chunky homemade pesto of toasted walnuts, fresh mint, feta, and olive oil.

Crisp Noodles with Soy Sauce and Chilli

Deep-fry rice noodles until golden and crisp, then serve with a homemade coriander pesto, fresh chilli, and soy sauce.

Penne with Fresh Green Pesto

A fresh vegetarian pasta dish featuring homemade basil pesto tossed with tender penne and topped with grated pecorino cheese.

Pesto Pasta with Feta and Pine Nuts

Make fresh spaghetti from scratch and toss with a homemade basil pesto, finished with crumbled feta and toasted pine nuts.

Pesto Pasta with Roasted Sea Bass and Sauce Vierge

Roasted sea bass served over pesto-tossed tagliatelle with blanched broccoli and a warm tomato and lemon sauce vierge.

Spinach Palmiers with Pesto

Crispy puff pastry palmiers filled with homemade herb pesto and wilted spinach, baked until golden brown and delicious.

Rocket and Potato Soup

A creamy potato soup featuring fresh rocket, aromatic herbs, and finished with a vibrant homemade rocket pesto.

Deep-Fried Filo Mushrooms with Rocket Pesto

Stuffed chestnut mushrooms wrapped in crisp filo pastry, deep-fried until golden, served with a vibrant homemade rocket and pine nut pesto.

Deep-Fried Prawns with Pesto and Saffron Mayonnaise

Crispy battered tiger prawns served with fresh homemade basil pesto and a rich, fragrant saffron-infused garlic mayonnaise.

Mackerel Rolls with Rocket Pesto

Pan-fried mackerel rolls served on griddled ciabatta, topped with a fresh, homemade rocket and sesame seed pesto.

Taleggio and Rocket Pesto Tart

Crispy filo pastry tart topped with melted Taleggio cheese, fresh rocket pesto, and a soft poached egg.

Pesto Pinwheel

A beautiful braided bread loaf filled with homemade basil pesto, roasted vegetables, feta, and walnuts, perfect for sharing.

Seared Sesame Tuna with Roasted Sweet Potato and Rocket and Basil Pesto

Pan-seared sesame-crusted tuna served with buttery roasted sweet potatoes and a fresh rocket and basil pesto.

Cold Seared Salmon with Chunky Bean and Pea Pesto

Seared salmon chilled and served with a chunky mint, pea, and bean pesto alongside a fresh mixed leaf salad.

Butternut Squash with Persian Pistachio Pesto, Feta and Pomegranate Seeds

Roasted butternut squash wedges topped with a vibrant pistachio herb pesto, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh pomegranate seeds.

Roasted Squash and Pesto Bake

A deliciously warming vegetarian bake featuring roasted butternut squash, creamy ricotta, goat's cheese, and homemade basil pesto.

Warm Greek Salad with Parsley Pesto

Layered tomato, zucchini, and feta stacks oven-baked with a fresh homemade parsley pesto and served with olives and lemon.

Pasta alla Genovese

An authentic Italian pasta and pesto dish featuring basil, pine nuts, pecorino, potatoes, carrots, and green beans.

Seared Lamb with Honey Carrots and Pesto Dressing

Succulent pan-seared lamb fillet served over honey-glazed baby carrots with a fresh homemade pine nut and basil pesto dressing.

Minestrone Primavera

A fresh-tasting soup of spring vegetables like asparagus and peas, partially blended and served with homemade pesto.

Grilled Lamb Chops, Wild Garlic Pesto and Jersey Royals

Blanch wild garlic for pesto, griddle seasoned lamb chops, and sauté Jersey Royal potatoes with butter and extra garlic leaves.

Proper Tomato Soup

A sophisticated homemade tomato soup featuring fresh plum tomatoes, artisanal pesto, and vibrant basil oil for a gourmet finish.

Quick Sausage Casserole with Savoy Cabbage Pesto

A comforting sausage and bean casserole topped with a zesty cabbage pesto and golden breadcrumb crust.

Cashew Nut Pesto

A quick vegetarian pesto made by blending cashews, herbs, and garlic, served on toasted ciabatta.

Chargrilled Lamb with Rocket Pesto, Roasted Tomatoes and Crushed Sweet Potato

Lamb fillets served with feta rocket pesto, roasted vine tomatoes, and creamy coriander-spiced crushed sweet potatoes.

Sweet Potato Chips with Herb and Cobnut Pesto

Deep-fried and oven-roasted sweet potato chips served with a fresh, nutty herb and cobnut pesto.

How to Make Pesto

Toast pine nuts and blend with parmesan, basil, garlic, and olive oil for a versatile, homemade vegetarian sauce.