Layered with flavour, totally delicious for any occasion, get Thermomixing for the best dip ever. This also makes a fantastic crust on a roast lamb.
Well, no entertaining Christmas occasion is complete without the obligatory plate of dip and crackers/grissini/chips…and this will knock your guests socks off, if they are wearing them.
This Tuscan Almond Pesto is a delicious twist on a classic, perfect for adding a burst of flavor to any dish. Made in your Thermomix in literally seconds, this slightly spicy and nutty pesto is incredibly easy to whip up in minutes, making it ideal for quick weeknight meals or last-minute entertaining. Use it as a vibrant pasta sauce, a spread on toasted bruschetta, or a dip for fresh veggies. It’s also fantastic drizzled over grilled chicken, lamb or fish, or even as a topping for a Mediterranean-style pizza. This versatile pesto is a crowd-pleaser that brings a taste of Italy to your table—sure to impress guests at your next gathering!
Happy Party Season!
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Need
- 65 Grams semi sundried tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 75 Grams kalamata olives pitted
- 60 Grams almonds
- 2 - 3 sprigs of rosemary, foliage only
- A few dried chilli flakes to taste
- 2 Teaspoons sugar
- 15 Grams balsamic vinegar
- 80 Grams Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) BUY
- 1 anchovy fillet (optional)
- 1-2 Pinches pink salt flakes BUY
Do
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Place all ingredients into Thermomix bowl and with lid set to closed position, press Turbo button 3-4 times until chunky texture is achieved.
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Serve with an array of crackers or chips or crispbreads, or add oil and lemon juice for an amazing salad dressing or toss through hot cooked pasta for a quick and easy dinner!
Tenina Holder is a wife, mother of five and grandmother of eight, who started cooking in the olden days before Thermomix was even a thing.
Tenina has become the premium go to source for all Thermomix expertise and of course fresh and easy recipes that work. Her cooking classes and foodie trips are sold out in literally hours, her cookbooks appear on the Australian best seller lists and her social reach is in the millions. Her Insider Club is the most fun you can have with a Thermomix and you really should join her! She believes chocolate, butter and salt are health foods. Her food positivity mantra is, eat everything, just not all at once!
