Quick and healthy Thai Basil Wontons

I'll admit, I've been in a cooking lull. As much as I love the art of cooking in and of itself, I haven't felt very inspired for awhile. Maybe the rainy winter got to me; maybe it's because most of the friends I share food with are dieting... who knows.

I was shopping in the local Goodwill recently and came across a book called, “Pestos, Tapenades & Spreads” by Stacey Printz. Bam! Inspiration!

The recipe below is ideal to make as a group or a couple or even with kids because it doesn't require a lot of concentration  - it's just simple and fun. Paired with a tender white fish in a crispy wonton, it's an appetizer or a meal in itself.

Thai Pesto:

• 1 cup packed basil leaves

• 1/3 cup chopped cashews

• Zest from 1 lime

• Juice from 1/2 lime

• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger

• 1 tsp soy sauce (and extra for dipping)

• 1/4 tsp dried lemongrass

• 3 tbsp olive oil

Put all the ingredients (except the olive oil) in a food processor and blitz.

Add the olive oil as you're blending to emulsify.

Bake or pan sear your whitefish (w…