Cheese Ball

Super easy. Super delicious. Super popular.

8 oz. cream cheese

8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese

Dash garlic salt

Dash Worcestershire sauce

Chopped pecans

Mix first four ingredients. Roll into ball. Roll in chopped nuts to cover.

Pesto

Basil is easy to grow and worth the while if you enjoy this dish as much as my family does. My two-year old devours it.

1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 cup pine nuts or chopped walnuts

2 cups firmly packed fresh basil leaves

1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

4 cloves garlic, peeled

1/4 tsp. salt

black pepper

In a food processor or blender, combine oil, nuts, basil, cheese, garlic, and salt. Cover and blend until nearly smooth, stopping and scraping sides as needed. Add pepper to taste.

Toss with hot penne - (I use whole wheat). It’s best served on a bed of marinara. It also freezes well for up to three months.