"Winter either bites with its teeth or lashes with its tail." ~Proverb ~ Ice Crystal Patterns _________ WINTER WALNUT PESTO ~ Delicious pesto for frigid weather ... you'll hardly miss the fresh basil ____ 3 cups fresh spinach leaves (stems removed) 2 cups fresh Italian parsley 3-4 cloves minced garlic 1 - 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 - 3/4 cup cup extra-virgin olive olive 1/2 cup toasted walnuts 3 Tbsp. toasted pine nuts 1 tsp. coarse salt freshly ground black pepper to taste Puree all ingredients in blender or food processor until smooth. Add more olive oil as needed and process on and off until desired consistency. Serve over whole wheat penne pasta. Sprinkle with black olives and pass additional freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
( musings of a 'HO-HUM HOUSEWIFE' )