I love this time of year when my garden is blooming. There are nights when the garden's fresh herbs and vegetable determine what's on the dinner plate. I love using fresh basil in my summer cooking. It can be used in many different ways. One of our family favorites is making pesto sauce which we use on pizza, pasta and preparing snacks. One of the favorite snacks is taking toasted french bread and spreading pesto topped with a slice of fresh mozzarella and a clove of roasted garlic.
Fresh Pesto Sauce
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)3 cups fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
In a food processor, blend together basil leaves, nuts, garlic, and cheese. Pour in oil slowly while still mixing. Stir in salt and pepper.
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