Presto, Pesto!

I received a food processor for Christmas and was really excited. The first thing I decided to whip up (or chop up, rather) was pesto! I saved a few pesto recipes on Pinterest and wound up using this one by Martha Steward. The only change I made was I used two cloves of garlic instead of the suggested 4. I also used pine nuts, not walnuts. It turned out great! And be warned: it makes a ton of pesto.

Next time I'm thinking of using half Arugula, half basil. Do you do anything differently in your pesto recipe? Let me know in the comments!

Until next time, 

Home Made Pop-tarts

On Sunday morning I decided to try to make home made pop-tarts. I copied two different recipes that I saw on Pinterest- and took the easier steps from both recipes. These are the easiest thing on earth to make and they taste great. (Although I'm not sure they're any healthier for you than store bought.) 

Here's how to make them.

Ingredients:

• Your favorite fruit jam or preserves 
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• pre-made pie dough 
• parchment paper
• cookie sheet

Preheat the over to 375 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Roll out the pie dough flat and cut into equal sized rectangular pieces. You could also use a large cookie cutter in the shape of a circle, heart, etc. I just hand cut. Have an even number of rectangles: one for the top and bottom of the pop-tart. 

Place a dollop or two of jam on half of the dough rectangles. Place the other piece of dough on top of each one. 

Press a fork to the corners of each pop-tart to seal in the jam. 

Brush butter over the top of each tart, and poke several fork holes into the top for ventilation. 

Cook the tarts for 15 minutes or until golden brown. 

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This upcoming weekend is looking pretty free, so hopefully I'll have time to whip up a few more meals or crafts! 

Thanks for reading,