Pineapple Sage Pesto Food

PINEAPPLE SAGE TEA - HOT OR ICED

Steps:

• Freeze pineapple juice in ice cube trays if making iced tea.
• Bring 1 quart bottled water just to a boil and pour over the sage leaves.
• Stir in honey and lemon or lime juice to taste.
• Steep for 20 minutes.
• Bring to a boil and then strain into tea cups.
• If enjoying iced cool in refrigerator and pour in a tall glass filled with the pineapple ice cubes.
• Garnish with pineapple sage leaves and or flowers.

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 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.