"This elegant appetizer is wonderful for the holidays- a little red, a little green... very festive and delicious too!..."
INGREDIENTS
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BITES: 2 2/3 cups whole milk
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1 sprig fresh rosemary
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1 sprig fresh thyme
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1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
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1 cup yellow cornmeal or polenta
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1/3 cup olive oil (more or less), for frying
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PESTO:
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1/2 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves, rinsed and dried
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1/4 cup shelled pistachios
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2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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salt and freshly ground pepper, to tast
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TOPPING:
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2 ounces goat cheese, cut into small chunks
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1/3 c sundried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
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chopped pistachio, optional
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sea salt