Fresh from the garden!  Here's an easy peasy pesto recipe to try!

Basil Pesto

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup pine nuts (can also sub with walnuts or leave out)
• 3 garlic cloves
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Food Processor

Directions:

1. Put basil leaves and nuts in the food processor and pulse several times.  Add garlic and Parmesan cheese and pulse again.  Be sure to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula.
2. Add the olive oil and turn the food processor on low.  Stir in the salt and pepper to taste.  Enjoy!

Adapted from: www.simplyrecipes.com