4 cups fresh basil
1/2 cup raw pine nuts
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
1 teaspoon chili flakes
2 teaspoons raw honey (omit honey for a low carb pesto)
2 cloves garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste.

Here is the process!
Gather all of your ingredients to ensure that you do not forget one of the delicious ingredients. Oh by the way, I forgot to put a fresh lemon into this picture. See, even I forget :)
Remove the basil leaves from the large stems of the plant.Next, add all of the ingredients to your food processor, except for the olive oil, use the pulse button until everything is combined nicely. Turn the food processor back on and slowly incorporate the olive oil, season with sea salt and pepper.

Cook Outside the Box
Toss pasta with this fresh basil pesto and make a pasta salad
Add this pesto to your next grill cheese sandwiches or burgers
Make warm goat cheese and basil pesto toasts and eat them for breakfast or serve them as an appetizer
Toss warm new potatoes in the basil pesto and add some chopped onion

Bon Appétit!

For a long time I kept this secret recipe to myself but so many people ask me for the recipe that I have finally decided to part with it. I'm pretty sure I could live off of salsa verde, when I moved to Mexico to live with my husband for a year I got addicted to finding the best salsa verde and then created my own version. Edited for more authenticity 2021

4-6 tomatillo or 1 1/2 cups
1-2 serrano (depending on how spicy you like it)
2 tablespoons onion
1 medium garlic clove
1/4 cup cilantro
1.4 teaspoon salt (may need more)
1/2 avocado (small cubes added after blended)

Method
You want to look for nice green tomatillos and on the harder side rather than soft, remove the husk from the tomatillo and wash the under warm water. Blend everything in a blender accept for the avocado. Season if needed and add cubed avocado after if you desire.

Cook Outside the Box
Use this salsa on your morning eggs
It's the best salsa for nachos and quesadillas
Use it as a sauce for homemade enchiladas and soups

Bon Appétit!