Pesto Pea Salad

2 cups packed fresh basil leaves or 2 cups fresh parsley leaves 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves , lightly crushed 1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts 3 cloves[...]

10 small tender potatoes , halved (peeled or unpeeled, your choice) 4 shallots , chopped 1 Boil, steam or microwave potatoes until tender. 2 Drain well and[...]

8 ounces dried rigatoni pasta or 8 ounces other medium-size pasta 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes , halved 1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese (1/2-inch cubes) 1/3 cup[...]

1/3 cup oil & vinegar salad dressing (store bought) 3 tablespoons basil pesto (Classico works well) 1 (350 g) package cheese tortellini (Oliveiri tri-colour)[...]

1/3 cup pine nuts , toasted 1 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves and stems 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 3 garlic cloves , peeled 2 tablespoons fresh[...]