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Gluten-Free Pesto

May 22, 2017

Fresh basil and pasta. Need I say more?

Honestly the smell of fresh basils transports me back to the winding, cobblestone streets of Italia. I can picture it now, I’m sitting outside a small, family-owned trattoria basking in the ambience of a gorgeous evening with a glass of wine in one hand and a fork in the other, salivating over another amazing meal placed in front of me. If you have never been to Italy, seriously stop reading my jibber jabber and get on a plane to go! It will change your life.

But if you can leave tonight, this pesto will do you right!

Bright, fresh, aromatic.

Enjoy al fresco with friends, surprise your S.O. on date night or just mix up your regular routine. You won’t regret it.

I wish I was eating it again right now!

PESTO

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves, stems removed
  • 2 tbsp pinenuts
  • 2 large garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Pecorino cheese, freshly grated

Directions

  1. In a food processor, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic until mixture is smooth.
  2. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and mixture is well combined.
  3. Add in cheese and process until just combined.
  4. Toss on pasta before serving.
  5. Store excess in fridge.
In Make Tags italian, pasta, easy, pesto, gluten free, date night, savory, vegetarian, sauce
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Hi, I'm Shalan! Studioist.co is my journal devoted to adventures, creativity, recipes, and my husband LeBraun and I's semi-nomadic lifestyle. I spend most of my days wondering how to combine my two loves, traveling and baking. The rest of my time I spend trying to create awesome illustrations and lettering projects. I want this to be a place of inspiration and encouragement as well as a fun place to spend your time. And yes, sometimes it gets messy, but I wouldn't have it any other way.


Here’s what shakin’, bacon!

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Yes planning is work + honestly can put a lot of stress on your relationship at times because it’s easy to get swept away in the glamour and perfection of the events, but remembering to keep the focus on each other - the real reason for the celebration - makes the process much more FUN! And it should be fun, you’re getting married! 🤗
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Yes planning is work + honestly can put a lot of stress on your relationship at times because it’s easy to get swept away in the glamour and perfection of the events, but remembering to keep the focus on each other - the real reason for the celebration - makes the process much more FUN! And it should be fun, you’re getting married! 🤗
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Going into the long weekend like...(except in sweatpants instead of a gown + drinking Dayquil instead of lemonade). 😂

Anyone else caught this pesky cold?
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📷: @tealephotography | #shabraun #cheers #fridaymood #netflixnight #wedding #mysquad #bridalparty #weddingday #mygirls #lovelovelove #destinationwedding #mauiwedding #mauihawaii #galentines #friyay #dreamwedding #longweekendvibes #studioist
Today I’m thankful for bad-A women like Leslie freakin’ Knope who fight for what they believe in and celebrate, support, and encourage ladies like themselves to be the best they can be.

Happy Galentine’s Day those rainbow infused space unicorns + poetic, noble land-mermaids in my life and around the world. You rock! So treat yo self (+ yo ladies) with this simple recipe for a Vegan Giant Cookies n’ Creme Rice Krispy Treat Kiss! | Link in bio
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#studioistbakes #ricekrispytreats #simpledessert #veganeats #veganlifestyle #hersheykiss #valentinesday #february13 #veganyum #foodie #arlingtonva #foodstagram #recipeshare #parksnrec #cookiesncreme #ladiescelebratingladies #galpal #dessertgram #instafood #galentinesday #studioist
It’s okay to be a little extra this Valentine’s Day! 🥑 | Hand drawn by @studioist

Also check out studioist.co for our kids-a** guacamole recipe! 
https://studioist.co/posts/make-guacamole
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#studioistcreates #foodpun #avo #guac #imextra #handmadecard #smallbusiness #creative #createdaily #watercolor #arlingtonva #creatorgram #designer #avocado ##valentinesday #handdrawn #punnycard #loveisintheair #dmv #guacamole #allyouneedislove #valentinesdaycard #february14 #studioist
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#studioistbakes #glutenfreeliving #dairyfree #dessert #sweettreat #valentinesday #februarybaking #sweettooth #galentinesday #ladiescelebratingladies #foodstagram #sugarrush #sayitwithsweets #lifestyle #redandpink #glutenfreedessert #dairyfreerecipe #valentinesbaking #february14 #easydesserts #nobakerecipe #studioist