How can something so simple taste so good? Spaghetti with Kale Pesto @KerrygoldIRL

SERVES 4 PREP TIME 10 mins COOKING TIME 20 mins

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring two saucepans of water up to a boil with a pinch of sea salt.
  2. Blanch the kale in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, refresh under cold water and drain well.
  3. In a blender add the kale, brazil nuts and olive oil blend to a smooth paste.
  4. Cook the linguine following the on pack instructions reserving some of the pasta water, drain and add back to the pan with the kale pesto, butter and a splash of the pasta water over a medium heat. Stir to coat well and serve immediately.
  5. Garnish with chopped brazil nuts and grated parmesan if desired.

Summer Fruit Tart with Kerrygold unsalted butter

Ingredients

Crust:

1/2 cups flour

8 tablespoons Kerrygold

Unsalted Butter

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Filling:

8 ounces mascarpone cheese

1/2 cup whipping cream

1/2 cup powdered sugar

2 teaspoons almond extract

1 cup blueberries

2 cups strawberries

1 cup raspberries

1 kiwi, peeled and sliced

Crust Instructions:

  • Place the flour, powdered sugar and butter in the bowl of a food processor and pulse 8-10 times.
  • Add the egg and the almond extract and pulse until dough ball just starts to form.
  • Remove from the bowl and form into a disc. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 10-inch circle and place in a 9-inch tart pan. Flatten crust on the bottom and mold excess crust along the sides of the pan. Poke holes all over with a fork and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool crust completely.

Filling Instructions:

  • Place the mascarpone cheese, whipping cream and powdered sugar in a bowl. Whip until stiff peaks form. Stir in almond extract.
  • Spoon mixture over cooled crust and smooth the top.
  • Arrange the fruit on top of the filling as desired and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • When ready to serve, slice into wedges and garnish with fresh mint sprigs, if desired.

Summer Fruit Tart with Kerrygold unsalted butter

Ingredients

Crust:

1/2 cups flour

8 tablespoons Kerrygold

Unsalted Butter

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Filling:

8 ounces mascarpone cheese

1/2 cup whipping cream

1/2 cup powdered sugar

2 teaspoons almond extract

1 cup blueberries

2 cups strawberries

1 cup raspberries

1 kiwi, peeled and sliced

Crust Instructions:

  • Place the flour, powdered sugar and butter in the bowl of a food processor and pulse 8-10 times.
  • Add the egg and the almond extract and pulse until dough ball just starts to form.
  • Remove from the bowl and form into a disc. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 10-inch circle and place in a 9-inch tart pan. Flatten crust on the bottom and mold excess crust along the sides of the pan. Poke holes all over with a fork and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool crust completely.

Filling Instructions:

  • Place the mascarpone cheese, whipping cream and powdered sugar in a bowl. Whip until stiff peaks form. Stir in almond extract.
  • Spoon mixture over cooled crust and smooth the top.
  • Arrange the fruit on top of the filling as desired and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • When ready to serve, slice into wedges and garnish with fresh mint sprigs, if desired.