Recipe: Mint Pesto
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Ingredients:
2 cups fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup cold water
2 garlic cloves
1 Tbsp lemon juice

Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.

Related: Herb Pesto

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Recipe: Herb Pesto
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Ingredients:
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup cold water
1 to 2 cloves of garlic
2 Tbsp fresh oregano
1 Tbsp rosemary leaves
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.

Related: Basil Pesto

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03.13.13  12:00PM    KAREN B

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Recipe: Basil Pesto
MAKE YOUR OWN PESTO

Ingredients:
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts
3 Tbsp cold water
2 garlic cloves
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt

Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.

Related:Sun Dried Tomato Pesto

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03.13.13  11:00AM    KAREN B

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Recipe: Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
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Ingredients
2 3oz. packages sun-dried tomato halves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts
3 garlic cloves
3 Tbsp cold water
1 Tbsp lemon juice

Preparation
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.

Related: Olive Pesto

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03.06.13  1:00PM    KAREN B

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Recipe: Olive Pesto
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Ingredients
1 7oz. jar pitted kalamata olives, drained
1 7oz. jar pimento-stuffed Spanish olives, drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp balsamnic vinegar
1 tsp pepper
3 to 4 cloves of garlic
1 tsp smoked paprika

Preparation
In a food processor combine all ingredients and process until smooth. Stop occasionally to scrape sides down.

Related: Cilantro Pesto

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03.06.13  12:00PM    KAREN B

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Recipe: Cilantro Pesto
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Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 tsp cumin seeds
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cold water
2 garlic cloves
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt

Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake pecans in a single layer on a cookie sheet for 5 to 6 minutes (or until toasted and fragrant). Let cool for 10 minutes.
2. Place a skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the cumin seeds and cook, constantly stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. Let them cool for 10 minutes.
3. In a food processor combine all ingredients and process until smooth. Stop occasionally to scrape sides down.

Related: Sun Dried Tomato Pesto

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03.06.13  11:00AM    KAREN B

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