Pesto

1-2 cloves garlic, peeled

1 cup basil leaves, washed and dried

1/3 cup pine nuts (or other nuts)

1 cup parmesan cheese

3/4 cup olive oil

salt and pepper

1. In a food processor, process the garlic until it’s minced.
2. Add the basil, pine nuts, and parmesan, and pulse chop until is roughtly chopped..
3. Slowly add the olive oil until combined.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.

If the pesto is bitter, add (any or all):

• sun dried tomatoes
• parsley
• cilantro
• anchovies (or anchovy paste)
• roasted peppers