"Serene" > wrote in message
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> 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


thanks, Serene
Good suggestions. I will put these on my list of ingredients while I'm
preparing.
Dee Dee