pesto is the most delicious creation. put it on anything and it tastes 100 times better. outstanding. for this pesto recipe, i took everything i thought i knew about making pesto, and put them together.
recipe
2 cups basil leaves, loosely packed
2 cloves of fresh garlic
a handful of chopped walnuts (no pine nuts, i'm not rich!)
3/4 cup of freshly grated parmesan reggiano
1 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/2 cup of the best olive oil you have
blend all ingredients in a small food processor. enjoy on, or with, everything.