The Durham Homefries

We're a group of of kids who love good food, hanging out, having fun and trying new things. Our blog chronicles the adventures of the Home Fries: we'll learn how to shop for fresh & local food, meet local farmers, learn how to follow recipes and how to make food we want to eat!

Recipes for Basil Pesto and Orecchiette

Posted 12 months ago
Basil Pesto

Ingredients
- Basil
- Nuts, toasted
- Garlic
- Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Method of Preparation

Grind Garlic. Grind Nuts. Grind Basil in mortar “dry”. Add olive oil, grind in to homogenize. Stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper.

Orecchiette Dough

Ingredients
- 1/2# Durum Flour
- 1/4# All Purpose Flour
- 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 Cup plus 2T. warm water
Posted 12 months ago
On July 16, 2011, Chef Aaron Vandemark from Pancuito Restaurant taught the Homefries how to make Oricchiette and Basil Pesto. Chef Aaron told us that “oricchiette” means “little ears” in Italian!