Homemade Pesto Sauce Fresh Basil Pesto with Parmesan and Pine Nuts Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup pine nuts 2 garlic cloves, minced Salt and pepper to taste Optional: Juice of 1/2 lemon for brightness Directions: In a food processor, combine basil leaves and pine nuts. Pulse a few times to chop. Add garlic and Parmesan cheese. Pulse again until well combined. With the processor running on low speed, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Add lemon juice if desired and pulse briefly to incorporate. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. You can also freeze pesto in ice cube trays for longer storage. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes Kcal: 150 kcal per 2 tbsp | Servings: 1 cup (about 8 servings) #pestolove #freshbasil #homemadecondiments #pestopasta #basilrecipes #saucerecipe #italianflavors #easypesto #quickrecipes #garlicandherbs #pineandparmesan #oliveoilrecipes #greenpesto #nocookingneeded #classicpesto #mediterraneandiet #lowcarbsauce #diykitchen #summersauces #herbgardenrecipes Basil, garlic, Parmesan, pine nuts, and olive oil = the dream team 💚 Make your own pesto in just 10 minutes! So fresh, so flavorful! 🌿🧄🧀

Sweet Chilli Sauce Homemade Sweet Chilli Sauce with Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes Ingredients: 1/2 cup rice vinegar 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon finely chopped red chili (or red pepper flakes to taste) 1 tablespoon ketchup (for color and depth) 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons water (for slurry) Directions: In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, water, sugar, fish sauce, garlic, chili, and ketchup. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to form a slurry. Once the sauce begins to simmer, add the slurry and stir continuously until the sauce thickens (about 2–3 minutes). Let it cool slightly before pouring into a clean jar or bottle. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake well before each use. Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes Kcal: 45 kcal per tablespoon | Servings: ~10 servings #sweetchillisauce #homemadesauce #condimentlove #dippingsauce #easyrecipes #saucegame #chillisauce #garlicsauce #saucerecipe #spicyandsweet #asiancondiment #saucelover #homemadekitchen #preservativesfree #naturalingredients #diycondiment #sweetheat #chillikick #kitchenpantry #smallbatch 🔥 Sweet meets heat in this irresistible homemade Sweet Chilli Sauce! Perfect for dipping, drizzling, or marinating. 🍤🌶️