pesto {it's the besto.}

Promised a few of you I'd share how I make pesto...  

PESTO

3 c. fresh basil leaves

1 1/2 c. walnuts

1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese

3-4 cloves garlic, peeled

3/4 - 1 c. olive oil (depends on your taste)

salt and pepper to taste

Put the basil, walnuts, parmesan cheese and garlic in the food processor.  

Run it for 15-20 seconds to blend.

Then slowly add your oil.

Salt & pepper to taste.  Blend a bit more.  

Done.

If I'm being honest, it never looks very appetizing to me.  Smells delish.  Looks like green gunk.  But throw it in some pasta with chicken or shrimp and it's delicious.  Or, my current favorite lunch:  pesto, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese on 2 slices of whole wheat bread or a whole wheat pita.  Scrumptious!

Anyone else have a recipe they'd like to share?  

I'm pretty rookie and suggestions are welcome!

summer favs {grilling.}

Pork chops.  Smoked jalepeno sausage.  Zucchini from the garden.

salsa {fresh. salsa.}

To brighten up my rainy summer day.