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"The first zucchini I ever saw I killed it with a hoe."--John Gould, Monstrous Depravity, 1963

Claire's Homemade Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 cup fresh basil leaves
3 cloves garlic, peeled
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/3 cup olive oil
Directions:
Directions:
1. Combine basil, garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan in the bowl of a food processor; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
2. Add olive oil in a slow stream until emulsified; set aside.
3. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Serve over pasta and grilled shrimp!
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Inspired by Claire Tynan Puzarne, first made visiting her in San Francisco!

 

 

 

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