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September 20, 2011

End of Season DIY Pesto

I had a bumper crop of basil this year and just picked the last batch of it - HUGE batch of it!  What to do with all that basil?  Make your own Pesto, put in ice trays, and freeze!

It's so easy - food processor, 4 cups of packed basil, 2-3 garlic cloves, 1/2 cup of pine nuts, 1/2 cup and a little more olive oil, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste. 

Blend until smooth.  Spoon into a clean ice tray, cover with plastic wrap and freeze.  When frozen, you can pop them out and pop into a ziploc bag.  Easy and very tasty!