If you’ve seen any of my past weelicious Valentine’s recipe offerings like Raspberry Cream Cheese Heart Tarts or Dried Cherry Scones, you know that I’m guilty of buying into all the trappings of this Hallmark holiday. Next to flowers, chocolates, cookies and cakes are among the most popular ways to say “I love you” to the objects of your affection. Let’s face it, we adore our kids and showering them with just about anything heart-shaped at this time of year is really fun.
Ravioli Pesto Hearts
Serves 4-5
- 1 12-ounce package Wonton Wrappers
- Sun dried tomato & basil pesto (see below)
- 2 tbsp Water
- Parmesan cheese, for sprinkling
- Using a 3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut the wonton wrappers into hearts.
- Place 1 tsp Pesto in the center of one wonton heart.
- Dip finger in water and rub around edges of heart.
- Top with a dry wonton heart and gently press the edges to seal. If the wonton wrappers are not sticking just rub more water on the outside to help adhere.
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil.
- Gently place several hearts in the water and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from water with a slotted spoon and place on a plate.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
Sun Dried Tomato & Basil Pesto
Makes 1 1/2 cups pesto
- 1 8.5 oz jar sun dried tomatoes
- 1 cup basil, packed
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth (if the pesto is too thick, add additional olive oil).
- Serve.
Catherine McCord—a model, actress and mom of two—launched Weelicious in 2007 to show parents how to cook recipes that are kid-friendly, quick, and nutritious. With a culinary background at NYC’s prestigious ICE and a passion for food, Catherine makes cooking accessible using a few fresh, easy ingredients to make recipes that will appeal to a range of ages–from infants starting on solid foods to school kids and adults.
