Mint is usually the first herb that comes rushing back in springtime. Weed like, ... Mint Pistachio Pesto: A creative use for an abundant herb. Updated: Apr. 26, 2016, 8:30 a.m.

- Leave about 1/4-inch space between the cubes of meat on the skewers to help them cook evenly. - An easy way to toss linguine with the sauce is with tongs. - Look for low-fat pesto sauce in the ...

Making the dish. Start by cooking 10 ounces of whole-wheat spaghetti according to package directions. While the pasta cooks, prepare the mackerel salad by gently combining three 4.4-ounce cans of ...

If you’ve ever grown mint, you know it can be invasive. However, you also know how cooling it can be in drinks, cocktails, water, sauces, salads and other dishes.

-- Look for low-fat pesto sauce in the supermarket. Mint Pesto With Linguine. 1 cup fresh mint leaves, washed and dried. 1⁄4 cup reduced-fat prepared pesto ...

”A pesto is simply an uncooked or lightly cooked sauce that has been blended to a paste, traditionally made with a mortar and pestle,`writes Edward Giobbi in `Pleasures of the Good Earth.` Now ...

Pesto has much brighter qualities than its rich counterparts of marinara or alfredo. It's a great pick for a light pasta dish and packs a ton of flavor. Parmesan, garlic, basil, pine nuts, and olive ...

The flavor of mint is held on microscopic hairs on the leaf. Slap or just barely muddle it for drinks. (Photo by Judy Walker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) Pesto can be made with any nut and any ...

While the pasta cooks, combine the edamame, nuts, mint and olive oil in a blender or food processor and blend until chunky. Stir in the garlic and season with salt and pepper. 3 ...