{No Oil} Pesto

Yeah, you read that title right - No. Oil. Pesto. I'm going be doing a couple of recipes that don't include oil because I'm on an eating regimen that doesn't allow it (or butter, or alcohol, or carbs - aka anything good in life (jk)). This forced me to be creative (during a time when brain farts happened more often than not) and mix up my favorite pasta sauce. To be honest, I've always thought pesto had too much olive oil in it to begin with. Looking at the bottom of an empty bowl where pesto played a part always made me feel a little bit guilty. Now, after a few test runs, I found a way that requires zero, zip, nada oil and it tastes great. I'm not kidding and not the alternative "great" - like the real, I-will-never-make-it-with-olive-oil-ever-again-great, deal. See below what the twist is...and, as always, enjoy!

PS - Huge thanks to my co-worker Charles who gave me this wonderful food processor!!!!

Mini Puff Pastry Hot Dogs

To give a nod to the start of baseball season I thought it would be fun to twist up a traditional baseball hot dog. I have a thing for making things "mini-sized" so what perfect way to make delicious miniature hot dogs, which some may refer to as a "pig in a blanket."  Except these are no ordinary pigs in a blanket. These delicious hot dog bites are accompanied with caramelized onions and wrapped in fluffy, buttery puff pastry and topped with Parmesan cheese which is perfect for a baseball-themed party (and to also "wow" your friends with your cooking abilities)! Hope these make it onto your next appetizer list!