Fresh Ricotta

Stuff your pasta, top your crostini, and lighten up dessert. This fresh cheese is easy and quick to make.

Pick up a new recipe card every  month at any of our Lexington Smashing Tomato locations.

Basil Walnut Pesto Recipe

Fresh pesto concentrates all the fresh flavor of your garden into a delicious paste you can use as a sauce or spread. Plus, it can be made at home in a jiffy.

Blanching the basil before pulverizing helps the pesto stay bright and green. We use toasted walnuts for this version, but you can substitute pine nuts, or try your favorite nut. Use our previous free recipes for fresh pasta and ricotta to make home made ravioli, then dress it with pesto for a light and incredibly fresh dinner.

Stay tuned for more fresh and seasonal recipes! Free recipe postcards are available at the restaurants.

Strawberry Sorbet

Cool off with the fresh taste of summer strawberries. The kids can help make this treat, and feel free to experiment by adding surprising new flavors to the mixture.

Peach BBQ Sauce

This is one of our most popular summer menu items. Try it at your next cookout!