Homemade Pesto Sauce

Ingredients 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts 2 tbsp lemon juice 6 cloves garlic 1/2 tsp salt Black pepper to taste 2 cups basil leaves 1/4 cup olive oil or a smidge more for a smoother pesto 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, optional Instructions Put items 1-5 in food processor and pulse until well chopped Add basil, item 6, and pulse to combine Drizzle in olive oil, item 7, until combined Do the same with the parmesan Done. Unless you want it smoother, then add a smidge more olive oil and pulse to combine

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Zesty Avocado Cream Sauce for Mexican Dishes

Ingredients 1 ripe avocado 1 cup cilantro leaves (loose, not packed) 1/3 cup sour cream 1 jalapeno (seeded) 2 garlic cloves 2 tbsp lime juice 1 tsp salt Instructions Food process all ingredients together Add to your favorite burritos, tacos, etc. Goes well when making chipotle bowls or burritos

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