THAI BASIL PASTO OUT OF MY GARDEN ENJOY DAN:

THAI BASIL PESTO WITH SLIVERED ALMONDS AND PINE NUTS by CHEF DAN:

Makes about 1 cup

INGREDIENTS:

1/2-cup olive oil

4 garlic cloves plus 2 roasted garlic cloves

3 cups fresh Thai basil 3 tablespoon pine nuts

1/4-cup sliced almonds

1/2-teaspoon chili powder

1/2-cup parmesan cheese

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Place the Thai basil in the blender.

2.   Pout 1 tablespoon olive oil and blend basil into a paste.

3.   Gradually add pine nuts and almonds.

4.   Add parmesan cheese, garlic, chili powder and reaming oil.

5.   Continue to blend until smooth.

ENJOY DAN:                              BON-APPETITE!!