Herb Pesto
Source: The Herb Companion
Yield: 2 to 2 1/2 cup

LIASON HERBS
1/2 cup Parsley

MILD HERBS
1 1/2 cups total:
Lemon basil
Sweet basil
Marjoram
Dill
Lemon thyme

STRONG HERBS
Half cup total:
Rosemary
Sage
Tarragon
Thyme
Cinnamon or licorice basil

OTHER HERBS
2 or more cloves garlic
1/4 cup Nuts
1/2 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese, grated
salt to taste
AND 1/4 cup total:
Spices
Dried mushrooms or tomatoes
Olives or chiles
Herbal seeds
Citrus peel

1/2 cup vegetable or extra-virgin olive oil

Choose as many ingredients as you like from each category. Remove any woody stems from fresh herbs.

Use fresh herbs. Combine ingredients with 1/2 cup vegetable or extra-virgin olive oil in a food processor or blender and chop finely.

Store in small airtight containers for up to 2 weeks or up to 2 years in the freezer.