This meal was my favourite that we have ever cooked in all honesty. As the Blog will evidence, we have had some highs and lows on this culinary journey; this is the best in my opinion. Quite, rightly it is from the minimal series from the New York Times. It is very simple and tastes very organic. There is very little that deviates from ordinary, low key components. The result is a pesto that has a very subtle taste and is not at all overpowering (as I sometimes find pesto to be). It is a great summertime meal, very fresh, green and plentiful. The cost also is very low. One of the key aspects I would stress when cooking this is that you should sweat the leeks (i.e. with a minimal amount of oil, cook them on a low to medium heat with the lid on for a good 20 minutes. That makes the flavour plentiful and sweet, it is the dominant flavour in the pesto so a good flavour is important.
All in all, I would give this meal 8/10 for what it is. Simple, exciting and filling. Something a bit different from my usual meal.
I would like to congratulate Sam on her choice of meal and for defeating my laziness (which is responsible for the chocolate and lime pie).
A meal well received by all who ate it.
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