Pesto Mayo Food

BRAISED PORK BELLY SANDWICH WITH PESTO MAYO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Score the pork belly several times on fatty side. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Coat a large Dutch oven, over medium heat, with oil. Add the pork belly, 1 piece at a time, scored side down, to the pot. Sear slowly to render the fat on all sides for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Drain off the excess fat leaving 3 to 4 tablespoons and add the garlic. Brown the garlic, then add the onions and cook until slightly colored, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir in the brown sugar and balsamic and cook until syrupy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the Dijon and whisk until smooth. Stir in the rosemary, mushrooms, peppers and broths and bring to a boil. Return the pork belly to the pan, cover and put in the oven. Braise until fork tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove from oven and transfer the pork belly to a platter.
• Pesto mayo:
• Mix all the ingredients with a whisk in a small bowl and set aside.
• To assemble sandwiches:
• Spread pesto mayonnaise liberally on each side of the toasted rolls. Put a piece of pork belly and several slices of smoked mozzarella on the bottom halves. Arrange the bottom halves of assembled sandwich on a sheet pan and put back in the oven until cheese melts and browns, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the oven, cover with the roll tops and serve.

PESTO MAYO

Steps:

• 1. In a blender, mix together all ingredients and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside and chill until ready to use.

PESTO AIOLI RECIPE

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor add basil, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice and salt.
• Pulse for 3 minutes, occasionally scraping the sides down, until smooth.
• Transfer to an air tight container or covered bowl and refrigerate to marinate until ready to enjoy.½

EASIEST PESTO MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Combine mayonnaise and pesto.
• Enjoy on your favorite sandwich or burger!

SALMON WITH PESTO MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Broil fillets 4 inches from the heat for 4-6 minutes per 1/2-inch thickness.
• Remove from broiler.
• Combine mayonnaise and pesto sauce, spread on fillets.
• Combine bread crumbs and parmesan. Sprinkle over pesto mayonnaise.
• Return to broiler for 1-2 minutes more, until lightly browned on top.

SIMPLE PESTO MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Mix together.
• Put in small container and spread on sandwiches as desired.
• Enjoy!

PESTO BAKED COD AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Thoroughly wash and scrub 6-8 red potatoes (or waxy potatoes of choice). Dice the potatoes into chunks, making sure they are all relatively the same size to ensure even cooking.
• Once the potaotes are diced, place them on a large baking sheet. Drizzle 2 tablespoon olive oil over the potatoes, along with 2 teaspoon each of garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Add ¼ teaspoon each of kosher salt and pepper. Toss until completely coated.
• Roast the potatoes for 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven after 15 minutes.
• If using frozen cod, allow the fish to thaw completely before use.
• Once thawed, cut 1 - 1 ½ lbs. into evenly sized filets. Place them on a large plate or separate baking sheet. Pat both sides of the cod dry with paper towels.
• Drizzle the fish with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle ¼ teaspoon each of kosher salt and pepper on the cod.
• Place the cod on top of the halfway-roasted potatoes and arrange them so that the pieces of fish are not touching each other.
• Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for another 15 minutes, or until the cod is finished cooking. Remove the pan from the oven.
• Combine ¼ cup jarred basil pesto, 2 tablespoon mayo, and 2 tablespoon lemon juice in a small bowl.
• Stir until completely combined using a fork or a small whisk.
• Place a couple spoonfuls of roasted potatoes on a plate and drizzle them with desired amount of the pesto mayo.
• Place a few cod filets over the top of the potatoes and sauce.
• Squeeze some fresh lemon over the top of the dish. Garnish with fresh minced basil (optional).

PESTO MAYO

Steps:

• Place basil, garlic, salt / pepper, and olive oil into a small bowl using a submersion blender (or tiny food processor). Blend until mixed. Stir in mayo.

BASIL PESTO MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Mix well and refrigerate, preferably for at least an hour and up to 24 hours.