How to freeze pesto


	How to freeze pesto

Lexica

7-1-2009 5:34 PM

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food, cooking, freezing, preserving, pesto

Lexica says:

I want to experiment with pestos beyond the standard basil.

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freeze solid.   Twist the tray and remove the cubes to a plastic<BR clear="none" />
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