Pesto

Put the basil leaves, grated cheese, garlic and salt in a food processor bowl. Cover and pulse until the ingredients are chopped, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Editor's Tip: Basil leaves should be washed and gently patted dry before starting.

Add the pine nuts to the food processor. Pulse to chop and blend them in with everything else.

With the food processor running, slowly pour the olive oil through the feed tube or dispenser in the top of your food processor. Editor's Tip: Have the olive oil ready in a glass measuring cup or something else that's easy to pour from. Keep adding the oil in a slow and steady stream to allow the ingredients to emulsify. Once all the oil is in, stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl, then blend it one more time.