----------------------------------------------------- PESTO ------------------- 2 cups firmly packed basil leaves 5 cloves garlic (peeled) 1/2 cup pine nuts (toasted) 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2/3 cup grated (fresh) parmesan 3 Tbsp. water salt & pepper to taste place oil, pine nuts, garlic in food proccessor and blend add parmesan and blend add basil, water and blend salt and pepper to taste -----------------------------------------------------