Basil-Walnut Pesto

Basil-Walnut Pesto

Ingredients:
2 bunches fresh basil
½ cup fresh walnuts
1 garlic clove
4 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Directions:
Pinch of kosher salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1. Combine the basil, walnuts, and garlic in a food processor. Process on low to start
breaking down the basil leaves. While running on low, add the cheese, salt, and
pepper.
2. Turn off the processor and scrape down the sides of the bowl before adding the
oil; then turn the processor back on and slowly drizzle in the olive oil while the
processor is running.
3. Reseason if needed with additional salt and pepper.
Chef’s Note: Use this pesto on pasta, in soup, on crisp bread or on grilled fish
or chicken. Buy good quality oil. Inexpensive supermarket olive oil will give
terrible results. It’s all about the oil.
HABANERO PEACH JAM
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES | COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES | READY IN: 25
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This is a delicious and spicy concoction of peaches, cilantro, habanero pepper and
citrus vinegar that makes a great topping for hearty grilled foods, such as pork
tenderloin or grilled chicken.
MAKES 6 SERVINGS