Last year I planted a whole lot of rocket. In the warmer months, it went to seed and when I finally got around to it, I whipped the plants out and composted them. This year I planted more, unawares that below the soil lurked a hidden stockpile! The rocket self-seeded and has sprout all over my garden. We used a bit in salads and yummy quesadillas but it didn't make much of a dent to the crop. I was keen to make more use of it so I began searching for a recipe for rocket pesto. I followed the recipe initially but finding it had more bite to it then I intended, as my rocket was quite old (and peppery), I modified it.
Here is my tasty recipe for rocket pesto. It's particularly good for old, peppery rocket.
Ingredients
1 cup rocket
3/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup parsley
as much oil as you like - I use only enough to make it spreadable but others like it a bit oilier
Method
Blend!
Yum yum! I use a teeny tiny bit on ham or salami for a tasty sandwhich. You could also use it as a pizza base.
ugh. it's been a tough couple of weeks, trying to stay motivated. but today I found the best motivation when I ventured out to take a look at how the garden's going. it's thriving! The brussel sprouts are growing strongly
I have long broad bean shoots,
my cauliflowers are growing strongly in their protective containers
and the carrots have finally sprouted. They always seem to sprout a couple of days after I give up hope.
to celebrate, i planted some more seeds: some rocket, lettuce, bok choy and spinach.
however, to keep my motivation up, I've decided to make a list of all the things I want to accomplish in the next couple of weeks. here goes:
- mint icecream - just got to save the mint from the caterpillars
- dried marjoram to give away
- something with my lemon thyme
- nut brown sage butter - I had some at a restaurant and it was DELICIOUS!
- chicken stock
- plant more seedlings
- ginger beer
- some more lemonade / limeade
- something with my lemon verbena
- a family and friends day making dumplings - i've had a bit of interest and i think it would provide some inspiration as somethings making dumplings can get a little boring!
