Unfortunately excessive saltiness overwhelmed the crusty basil pesto topping.

Hot, it is good with basil pesto or freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

When cooled, gently toss the zucchini mixture with the prepared basil pesto, to coat.

Serve on a bed of hot brown rice penne tossed with basil pesto.

Grilled salmon with roasted red and yellow tomatoes and basil pesto was also cooked wit a light hand.

The flavors of basil pesto, balsamic vinegar and horseradish mayonnaise weigh in one by one, and then together.

For lunch there are pizza and sandwiches (roast chicken with basil pesto on herb focaccia bread, for example).

Grilled swordfish Genevoise was moist and flavorful, helped along by a pungent basil pesto.

A basil pesto manages to be lighter than its forebears but no less flavorful.

Grilled calamari rings came in a copper pan on a bed of frisee, fragrant with basil pesto.