Ruby Tuesday Photo: Pea Pesto Crostini with Tomato

My family loves pesto... so sad over the winter when we have no basil growing in the garden. When I saw this recipe on one of Giada's foodtv shows, I knew I had to try it.

Recipe

In a food processor, pulse:

one 10-ounce package of frozen peas, defrosted

one garlic clove (I roasted my garlic first)

1/2 cup grated parmesan (I used a bit more)

one teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/3 cup olive oil (or as much needed for correct consistency

Crostini: Brush 1/2 inch slices of ciabatta bread or baguette with olive oil and grill till toasty.

Spread desired amount of pesto on the crostini and top with tomato slices.

This pesto is sweet and the texture reminds me more of hummus than basil pesto.

So simple to prepare, a beautiful presentation and fabulously delicious.

Thank you for another winner, Giada!

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Quick Fruit Tarts...

This snack is so fast and delicious! Just spread Nutella on a graham cracker and top with fruit! Easy as pie-- well, much easier than pie!

It is reminscent of two of my favorite treats: the wonderful chocolate dipped fresh pineapple and strawberries Morrow's offered on saturday morning at the mall and pie.

Pineapple is my ultimate topping because we don't get good fresh pineapples very often in Oklahoma. Strawberry is my next favorite topping. Blueberries and cherries are good toppings but not as spectacular as the other two. Talon prefers his topless or maybe with banana. The whole point was to get him to eat more fruit but I'm the one eating more fruit!

Did I mention the best part? It is low-cal! Yes, I repeat: Low-cal!!
One graham cracker sheet has about 65 calories. A thin layer of nutella (approx. 2 teaspoons) has about 65 calories and the fruit calories are minimal. Amazing since it tastes so rich and decadent! I typically eat one but splurging on two certainly won't break the bank!

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