Sage Flower Pesto Recipes

SAGE PESTO

Steps:

• Rinse and dry sage leaves (I used a salad spinner)
• Grate the Parmesean cheese (you can do this by adding to the food processor first or grating separately)
• Whirl together the grated cheese and sage in a food processor.
• Add the oil, garlic, salt and pepper, and whirl until combined.
• Store in canning jars or other airtight container - refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.

SAGE PESTO

Steps:

• Wash and throughly dry sage leaves and parsley in your salad spinner.
• Put in food processor with parmesean, walnuts, garlic, and salt.
• Process until a gritty but even consistency.
• Gradually add olive oil until pesto has reached desired consistency.
• Divide into 3 equal portions.
• Each portion will coat enough pasta for 4.

HERB FLOWER PESTO

Steps:

• Pulse nuts, herb flowers, garlic, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Whir in olive oil and Parmesan, if using.
• *Spread nuts on a baking sheet and toast them in a 350°F oven-tossing occasionally, for a consistent color-for about 8 minutes, or until they start to turn golden brown and release a strong nutty scent.
• **Fennel, lemon balm, and marjoram flowers also make good pesto.
• Putting Up Pesto
• If you want to store a bit of summer in a jar, put this pesto in your freezer and pull it out when you are most coveting spicy sunny days. I freeze mine in an ice cube tray and then transfer the frozen cubes to freezer bags so I can use a bit at a time.

SAGE-LEMON PESTO - BOBBY FLAY

Steps:

• Combine the sage, parsley, garlic, coriander seeds, lemon juice, lemon zest, and pine nuts in a food processor or blender and process until coarsely chopped.
• With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the oil and process until emulsified.
• Add the cheese, salt, and pepper and process 3 to 4 seconds longer.
• Note: The pesto can be made up to 2 days in advance, covered, and refrigerated (or may be frozen). Serve as a topping for grilled chicken or turkey, or on a cracker with some cream-cheese. Makes a nice gift for the holidays in a jar tied with a pretty ribbon.

SAGE FLOWER PESTO

Steps:

• Process all ingredients in processor until smooth. Good on pasta or as an accompaniment to veal, fish, or chicken.