Dee.Dee wrote:

> I have an upopend jar of 3# jar of excellent quality sun-dried tomaotes that
> I've grown tired of. But after seeing this recipe,I'm wondering if I could
> successfuly make a thick pesto out of them.
>
> The jar already has in it, oil, peppers, capers, salt, wine vinegar, spices,
> citric acid and natural flavors. On it's own, its quite tasty.
>
> And I'll put it probably in the fp or vita-mix and add the oil slowly. I
> can't think of anything else to add, except maybe kalamatas. I've got a lot
> of them,too.
>
> Can you think of anything else that might 'doctor' it up?

I would skip the oil if there's already oil in the jar, and add
basil and either pine nuts or walnuts, if you're looking for pesto.

Oh, and garlic. LOTS of garlic. And parmesan cheese (optional for
me, but not for many purists.)

Serene