I was craving pesto BIG TIME, and my basil plant looked like a huge, green, Jabba the Hut. Everyone LOVES pesto, even Brinn, the world’s pickiest eater. Usually I cheat and buy it from Earthfare, but I decided to try and copy-cat their recipe. I think it took me about 10 minutes to make, which is just awesome.

So here’s my Presto Pesto:

3 cups of basil leaves (packed cups)

1 package frozen spinach, thawed and drained well

5 large cloves of garlic chopped

1/3 cup pine nuts

1/3 cup walnuts

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 cup canola oil

1/2 cup Parmesan Reggiano

Directions:

In the Cuisinart, blend the basil and spinach together .

Toss in pine nuts. Blend.

Walnuts. Blend.

Chopped Garlic.

While the Cuisinart is running, add the olive oil.

Stop. Add cheese. Slap lid back on, and poor in canola oil while it runs.

Then eat.