This time of year is one of my fav ‘s for eating\u2026and that’s because it’s pesto season!\u00a0 What more can you ask for in food – garlic, oil, cheese, nuts & basil.\u00a0 There ain’t nothing better.\u00a0 And it goes with everything from chicken to eggs to tortillas to pasta to shrimp to potatoes to veggies to…you get the idea!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

• 1-1\/2 c fresh basil leaves<\/li>
• 2 cloves garlic<\/li>
• 1\/4 c pine nuts<\/li>
• 3\/4 c grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>
• 1\/2 – 3\/4 c olive oil<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

  Put all into food processor & process until ingredients are pureed. If too thick, add a bit more olive oil to thin to your liking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  To keep from turning brown, place plastic wrap directly on surface (this minimizes oxygen exposure). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Serve at room temp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  NOTES:<\/strong> I have also made this with a mortar & pestle which is the more traditional method. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Also, “pesto” can be made with all sorts of substitutions. Herb Subs<\/strong> – cilantro, mint & parsley; Nut Subs<\/strong> – walnuts, almonds, pistachios & pumpkin seeds; Cheese Subs<\/strong> – any harder cheeses like Asiago, Manchego & Pecorino Romano. Experiment & enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  This time of year is one of my fav ‘s for eating\u2026and that’s because it’s pesto season!\u00a0 What more can you ask for in food – garlic, oil, cheese, nuts & basil.\u00a0 There ain’t nothing better.\u00a0 And it goes with everything from chicken to eggs to tortillas to pasta to shrimp to potatoes to veggies<\/p>\n

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