The final countdown to finishing last minute tasks is upon us. I hope you are almost done with the holiday madness and can now relax and enjoy time with family and friends.
Christmas cookies still need to be baked here. I tried a healthier version of a sugar cookie recipe and mutiny occurred at my house. I was told to go back to the family recipe with the shortening and pounds of butter. So I learned my lesson...don't mess with tradition and enjoy the damn holiday cookie!
My power truffles were a hit though! Healthy won with these sweet treats. I'm making another batch to have around the house so when the sweet craving appears they can be eaten. During my holiday party recipes were shared and food was discussed. We like to work hard and play hard! I promised to share the recipe my daughter found on Instagram for an avocado pesto. So ladies, here it is....
Avocado Pesto
12 ounces spaghetti
2 ripe avocados, halves, seeded and peeled
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
2 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1/2 cup canned corn kernels (I didn't use corn)
Instructions
Boil water and cook pasta. Drain well. To make the avocado sauce, combine avocados, basil, garlic, and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor; season with salt and pepper, to taste. With motor running, add the olive oil in a slow stream until emulsified; set aside.
In large bowl, combine pasta, avocado sauce, tomatoes and corn. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Happy Holidays!
Donna
Gonna try the pesto, donna :) thank you for your efforts to keep us motivated.
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