4 pesto blender Recipes

fresh basil (i can usually grab a package for $2.00 at my local latino grocery store) - just rinse really well., garlic cloves-minced, water -or less (optional is making a less calorie version + 4 tbsp olive oil), olive oil -or less (i happen to have spanish olive oil which provides a little extra taste similar to that of extra virgin olive oil.), walnuts, freshly grated parmesan cheese (it doesn tsp have to be parmegiano reggiano which is super expensive - but do not use that stuff from the green can people - oh you know exactly what i am talking about) - and grating it yourself also saves on money. i can usually get a decent brand for $5-6 dollars a good sized wedge that lasts me a month from the cheese section at the large grocery store- and i use slivers of it over salads, and any pasta dishes., kosher or sea salt & freshly cracked pepper, equipment needed, blender or food processor (i have made pesto in both successfully), cutting board, paper towels or clean hand towels

ciabatta, toasted on grill, roasted garlic cloves, red pepper, quartered, onion, sliced thick, zucchini, sliced into four long strips, portabella mushroom, mozzarella cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pesto sauce (optional), giardiniera (optional), olive oil (optional), balsamic vinegar , added to a blender to make a paste (optional)

olive oil, garlic cloves, pine nuts, toasted, parmesan cheese, basil leaves, fresh