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Tarragon Cream Pesto
  • Ingredients
  • 1 cup fresh French tarragon leaves
  • 1/2 cup fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 1 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup blanched almonds, lightly toasted
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
  1. Combine tarragon, parsley, garlic, and nuts in a blender or food processor
  2. Blend with pulsing action to mix
  3. Add cheese and cream and whirl for 15 seconds
  4. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil
  5. Add lemon juice and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper
  6. Continue to process until pesto reaches desired consistency
  7. Allow pesto to stand for about 5 min- utes before serving to allow flavors to develop. Makes about 1 cup of pesto


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