food i love: pesto

my favorite snack in the world is pesto with mozzarella & fresh (or sun-dried) tomatoes.

here is a simple pesto recipe :D

• 1/4 cup of walnuts
• 1/4 cup of pine nuts
• 3 cloves of chopped garlic (or two cloves)

puree in the food processor for 30 seconds.

• 5 cups of basil (usually use 2.5 - so divide recipe by two)
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• > 1 teaspoon of pepper

turn on food processor and pour in 1.5 cups of good olive oil. blend until smooth.

• 1 cup of parmesan cheese (fresh, can use 3/4 cup)

notes: can either add some mayo, spinach, or lemons. tastes a little on the grainy/creamy side. add more olive oil and less cheese. lemon zest, ftw!