Rosemarypesto Recipes

ROSEMARY-MINT PESTO

Steps:

• Put the pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the mint, garlic, rosemary and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until finely chopped. Add the Grana Padano and pulse to combine. With the motor running, slowly pour in the olive oil and process until combined. Transfer to a bowl.

GRILLED CAULIFLOWER WITH CILANTRO PESTO

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high.
• Add the cauliflower, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a large mixing bowl. Toss to coat the cauliflower. Transfer to a grill basket and grill, tossing occasionally, until the cauliflower is charred in places and softened, about 10 minutes. (This can alternatively be done on an indoor grill pan.)
• Transfer the grilled cauliflower to the serving bowl with the Cilantro Pesto and toss to coat.
• Garnish with Cotija cheese and cilantro. Serve immediately or at room temperature.
• Add the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, pepper flakes and garlic to a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Pulse together until the garlic is finely chopped. Next, add the cilantro and blend until smooth. Add the cashews and Cotija cheese and pulse until the mixture becomes a thick paste and is evenly combined. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and set aside until the cauliflower is grilled.

FILET MIGNON CROSTINI WITH ROSEMARY PESTO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
• For the filet mignon: Sprinkle both sides of the steak with ample amounts of salt and pepper. Add the olive oil to the skillet and then add the steaks. Sear each side until a nice char appears and the steak is medium-rare (125 to 130 degrees F), 5 to 6 minutes. Let the meat rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
• For the crostini: Drizzle each side of the baguette slices with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until lightly golden, 7 to 10 minutes. Once toasted, schmear a thin layer of gorgonzola on each crostini.
• For the crostini build: Thinly slice the rested steak and top each gorgonzola-schmeared crostini with slice or 2 of filet. Spoon a bit of Rosemary Pesto on top and garnish with the tomato slices and sea salt. Seal the deal with a little Dean Martin and a good glass of wine.
• In a food processor, process the herbs, Romano cheese, nuts, garlic and some salt and pepper until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and, with the motor running, stream in the olive oil. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.

ROASTED PARMESAN ROSEMARY POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Mix potatoes, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and rosemary in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Spread potato mixture over prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven until potatoes are golden brown and tender, stirring once, about 40 minutes.

OVEN-ROASTED ROSEMARY POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the potatoes and rosemary on a straight-sided baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Shake pan to coat potatoes. Roast for 30 to 40 minutes, until cooked through and slightly golden.

ROSEMARY PESTO

Steps:

• Thoroughly wash fresh herbs and pat dry. Strip rosemary from stalk and chop.
• Combine rosemary, parsley, garlic, cheese, nuts and oil into food processor and blend well.
• Season to taste.

ROSEMARY PESTO

Steps:

• Process to coarse paste. With machine running, gradually add olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

ROSEMARY LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine the rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Pour oil over both sides of chops; rub with herb mixture. , In a large skillet, cook chops over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).

ROSEMARY POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut 22 two-and-one-half-inch olive shapes from the potatoes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Place potatoes and clarified butter in a pan and roast for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the rosemary and return them to the oven for an additional five minutes, or until done.
• Toss lightly with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

ROSEMARY-PESTO LAMB RACK

Steps:

• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 450°F. Place parsley, chopped rosemary, grated Parmesan cheese and garlic in processor. Process to coarse paste. With machine running, gradually add olive oil. Season pesto to taste with salt and pepper.
• Place lamb on small rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread all pesto over rounded side of lamb. Roast 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 400°F and roast to desired doneness, about 15 minutes longer for medium-rare.
• Cut lamb between bones into chops. Divide chops between 2 plates; garnish with rosemary sprigs.