Pesto
["4 c. basil leaves, lightly packed", "1 c. olive oil", "3 cloves garlic", "1/4 c. parsley", "salt and pepper to taste", "1/2 c. pine nuts, walnuts or almonds", "3/4 c. Parmesan cheese", "dash of white wine (optional)"]
["Put basil into blender.", "Add rest of ingredients, except cheese.", "Finely chop, punching down as needed.", "Add additional oil, if necessary, to attain a loose paste that is not too soupy or runny.", "Remove from blender into bowl.", "Add cheese.", "Great over pasta, fish, bread, etc."]
["basil", "olive oil", "garlic", "parsley", "salt", "pine nuts", "Parmesan cheese", "white wine"]