Pestos recipes

Basil pesto:

2 Handfuls of fresh basil leaves
3 Tb Pine nuts
3 Tb Grated Parmesan
Salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste
1 tsp Crushed garlic
1/2 cup Olive oil

Blend together in a pestle and mortal or using a hand held blender. Add further olive oil for desired consistency.
 

Pepperdew pesto:

165g Drained pepperdews
230g Smooth cream cheese
4/5 Tb Olive oil
1 tsp Crushed garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste

Blend together in a pestle and mortal or using a hand held blender.

Artichoke pesto:

6 Artichokes - drained from a tin
3 Tb Pine nuts
1 level Tb Lemon zest
1 tsp Crushed garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Blend together in a pestle and mortal or using a hand held blender. Add further olive oil for desired consistency.