Private Cooking Class with Linda Johnson

 MenuPesto Pasta Salad with SalmonTomato Basil SoupCompost CookiesWe had a great time yesterday both cooking and visiting.  I have to watch Linda, though, or she will get distracted talking and put 2 cups + 2 tablespoons of flour in the recipe instead of 2 cups - 2 tablespoons of flour!  She is a lot of fun and always has the best attitude about trying new things.  She had never recalled having pesto before and had no idea what went into it.  Classic pesto has basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and salt and pepper, however there are many variations made with cilantro, spinach, parsley, hot chili peppers,...

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