Pesto Sauce

Pesto Sauce
Harriet

2 C Fresh Basil
1 C Locatelli Romano
4 Tbs Chopped Garlic
1/2 C Olive Oil
2 Tbs Pine Nuts (or to taste)

Combine the first 4 ingredients in a food processor. Combine until a slurry. Add more olive oil if needed. Pour into a bowl and add the pine nuts. Stir to mix in the nuts. Pour pesto over angel hair pasta.

Excellent with blackened chicken on top of the pasta.

Corn and Black Bean Salsa

Corn and Black Bean Salsa
Linda and Brint

Makes 5 cups

1 can corn, drained or 1 1/2 ears fresh corn
3/8 cup water
1 1/2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 T + 2 t chopped fresh cilantro
2 T + 2 t lime juice
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1 ripe avocado, chopped

Combine all ingredients except avocado; cover and chill 30 minutes. Stir in avocado. Servie with tortilla chips.