Recipe · summer
Pesto Mayo
No tomatoes in this one, but it's the foundation for all things good about September eating-of-tomatoes.
Pesto Mayo
Meal: snackMain: basilHands-on: 5 min
Ingredients
- 2-3 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 2-3 Tbsp pesto (to taste)
Steps
- 1Stir mayonnaise and pesto together until combined.
- 2Spread on toasted bread, top with thick slices of fresh tomato, and season with salt and pepper.
Meet the plant
- BasilA tender annual that wants full sun, heat, and consistent water — tomato's best friend in the garden and in the kitchen.
Tips that help here
- The Ten-Minute Evening Slug PatrolNo sprays, no pellets — just a flashlight and a bad attitude.
- Water Deep, Not OftenShallow daily sips train roots to stay near the surface where it's hottest.
- Water Early in the DayMorning watering gives roots time to drink before the night chill.
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- Basil PestoA summer staple in Cindy's kitchen — "It isn't possible to have too much basil in my opinion. That's what pesto is for."
- Nasturtium PestoCindy's own words: "Best pesto ever!" A creative way to use the peppery leaves of an often-overlooked garden flower.
- Homemade Greek SpanakopitaA savory Greek spinach pie with crispy phyllo layers, taught to Cindy by a family friend and made with whatever fresh garden greens are on hand.