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Pesto Sauce with Basil and Walnuts

Water and lemon juice are the magic ingredients I've been missing in my homemade pesto sauce all this time! Seriously, I was wondering why my pesto always turns out so thick and clumpy, but never thought to add water or lemon juice. They sure made a big difference though Today... (see the full recipe!)

Homemade Tomato Soup

This was my first time making homemade tomato soup, and my whole family loved it! Definitely different (much much better) than that canned tomato soup I used to eat in college----the kind that gets clumpy and yucky-looking when it cools down. This soup is healthy, creamy... (see the full recipe!)

Basil Bites

This is my new favorite snack! Sometimes I buy basil thinking I'll make pesto or pizza sauce with it, and then it doesn't happen. So I need to use up the basil before it goes bad, and this is the perfect way! I'm sure there are a variety of ways to make fresh basil last a... (see the full recipe!)