Its Pesto time!

With summer finally here - Basil is starting to flourish! I am very very proud of this Pesto recipe - I load it full of garlic so you may want to go a little easier on the garlic if your not super keen!

1C Basil Leaves - Packed Cup
2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
60gms Pine Nuts
2-4 Cloves of Crushed Garlic (Make to taste, I use 2 very large gloves of 4 if they are smaller)
1 C Extra Virgin Olive Oil (you may want normal olive oil depending on taste preference)
50gms Parmesan cheese
Salt and Pepper

Blend first 4 Ingredients until chopped finely (I like mine more like a paste to spread on bread)
Pour oil in gradually while blender is on
when combined add Parmesan and blend until you have desired consistency.
Add salt and pepper to taste - I wouldnt suggest putting too much salt in as the Parmesan is already quite salty.

I love this spread on top of Sliced Ciabatta, which has been chucked on the grill to lightly toast..Always great with a few slices of tomato on top!