Weekday Walnut Pesto

I can't think of a quicker, easier way to throw dinner together than with a pesto.  Better yet, this pesto is gluten-free and dairy free (first seen here).  Dinner in a blender...yes, please!

Continues after the jump with easy-to-follow instructions (and photos).

Cured

Ina Garten's Melon Prosciutto found here.

What better to welcome someone stateside than with a home-cooked meal?  While the jury might be out on what exemplifies American cuisine, I find I have a few tried-and-true recipes that need to be slap-dashed and presented family style.  Now, the hard question is: cheeseburger, steak or ribs?  If only I was good at any of those...

Martha Stewart's Tequila Thyme Lemonade recipe here.

Easiest Apple Turnovers ever, found here.