Recipe 1:

Classic Basil Pesto

Ingredients:

1 bunch basil
1 clove of garlic
1/2 cup of pine nuts
Juice from half a lemon
1/2 - 1 cup olive oil for desired consistency
1/2 cup of parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Process:

Place 1 bunch of basil, stems trimmed into blender or food processor
Add 1 clove of garlic and 1/2 cup pine nuts
Squeeze half a lemon into mixture
Blend ingredients together in blender and slowly add 1/2 cup - 1 cup of olive oil into mixture for desired consistency
Add 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese and blend again till smooth
Add salt and pepper to taste
VIOLA you got your classic basil pesto ready in minutes!

Hungry for health benefits

GARLIC

Garlic is an indispensable ingredient in the kitchen. Food historians believe garlic predates onions and can be traced back to the Asian continent. Garlic also takes two primary forms: the familiar bulb or head, and green garlic. Bulbs of garlic typically have 12-16 cloves clustered together within a papery white skin. Green garlic is the shoot that is harvested right before the plant begins to form cloves. Garlic is in peak season during the middle of the summer and green garlic during spring.

Health Benefits:

Garlic is rich in flavonoids which help reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, and stroke and play a special role in protecting the brain.
Garlic contains a compound called allyl propyl disulphide (APDS) which gives it a pungent odor and flavor and is thought to help lower blood sugar levels
Garlic is good source of calcium and fiber
Vitamin C is found in Garlic