Basil - pesto recipe

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Herbs are fun Chiefs, with different flavors for all kinds of dishes, savory or sweet. Last night we went to dinner with friends. With the arrival of my friend with great joy, and showed me the basil growing in a container just outside the door of her kitchen. As in my previous post the king of herbs for easy access during cooking herbs in many hand boss. Earlier this week, had a bit 'of fresh basil pesto and cooked with her tonightPesto chicken and pasta salad to share with us.

Pesto means hammering in Italian, and traditional, as the Court was presented with a mortar. Today, the food processor or blender makes the task easier and faster for us. The recipe consists of fresh basil sauce, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic and cheese.

The food tasted wonderful, I'm sorry that they were not there to share the fun with us. As stated in my previous post, there are many varieties of basil and is quiteeasy to grow here in Florida all year.

Here is the recipe to try ..

Pesto

Crush 50g (2 oz) fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
30 ml (2 tbsp) pine nuts
100 ml (4 oz) virgin olive oil
50g (2 oz) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper

First Crush 50g (2 oz) basil leaves, 2 cloves garlic, minced 30 ml (2 tbsp) pine nuts and a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper in a mortar or gofew seconds in a food processor or blender.

According Gradually add 100 ml (4 oz) of extra virgin olive oil until a creamy consistency. Stir in 50g (2 oz) grated Parmesan cheese and season to taste.

Transfer to bowl and the third surface with plastic wrap.

Keep in refrigerator up to one week. Stir in hot cooked pasta or as a sauce for grilled fish or chicken is served.

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