Episode 34 - Recipe - Time to Make the Pesto!

Episode 34 - Time to Make the Pesto!Time to make the PESTO!  Harvest your basil NOW if you haven’t already.Check out a bright new twist on your pesto recipe!Fall Pesto with Maple and Walnutsð       1 cup walnut pieces or halvesð       1/3 cup pure maple syrup or agaveð       4 whole peeled garlic clovesð       1/3 – 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oilð       1/2 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt ð       1 teaspoon fresh grated lemon zest (optional)ð       3-4 heaping handfuls of fresh cut basil leaves, washed and dried thoroughlyIn a food processor, combine all ingredients, except the basil and half of the EVOO, pulse a few times.  Add basil leaves to almost fill the food processor.  Drizzle in the oil, continue to pulse until just becoming thick and creamy.  Add more basil leaves and pulse.  Taste, and season with salt and/or pepper if needed.This is wonderful atop butternut squash or to roast with a salmon steak!Learn more at https://giasitaliankitchen.biz #italianstyle #italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #familybusiness #womenownedbusiness #foodie Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!