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🌿 Fresh & Bold: Spicy Basil Pesto Is Back—Just in Time for Spring & Summer!

Published 2 days ago • 1 min read

A Fresh Take on a Classic Favorite

Hey Reader!

There’s something about spring and summer that calls for fresh herbs, quick meals, and bright, bold flavors—and this Spicy Basil Pesto checks all the boxes. 🌶️🌱

I just updated the recipe on the blog (The recipe is the same), giving the blog a little extra love (and heat). Whether you're layering it onto a sandwich, tossing it with roasted veggies, or swirling it into warm pasta, this pesto is a vibrant flavor booster that brings the sunshine right into your kitchen.

✨ Why you'll love it:

  • Bursting with fresh basil and a spicy twist
  • Perfect as a spread, dip, or sauce
  • Quick to whip up, easy to freeze
  • Made for warmer-weather dishes

And if you’re looking for delicious ways to use your pesto, I’ve got you covered with these reader-favorite recipes:

👉 Creamy Spinach Pesto Mushroom Lasagna​
👉 Pecorino Pesto Corn (perfect for grilling season!)​
👉 Chicken Pesto Pasta​
👉 Jalapeño Pesto Argentinian Shrimp Pasta​

Let this be your go-to flavor for all things fresh, fast, and fiery this season. 🌞

Buon Appetito!
​Chef Maika

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Hi! I'm Chef Maika, a professionally trained chef, recipe developer, ​and culinary educator. My goal is to create, educate, and discover tools that ​will bring the joy and passion of global cuisine to food enthusiasts ​and home cooks through exploration, experimentation, and tasting.

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I am a professionally trained chef, recipe developer, ​culinary educator. My goal is to create, educate and discover tools that ​will bring the joy and passion of global cuisine to food enthusiasts ​and home cooks through exploration, experimentation, and tasting.

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