{"id":2810,"date":"2014-09-04T23:08:12","date_gmt":"2014-09-04T23:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/?p=2810"},"modified":"2014-09-18T23:25:40","modified_gmt":"2014-09-18T23:25:40","slug":"zen-and-the-art-of-pistou","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/?p=2810","title":{"rendered":"ZEN AND THE ART OF PISTOU"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pf-content\"><p><a href=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/IMG_1513.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2811\" src=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/IMG_1513.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1513\" width=\"800\" height=\"714\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/IMG_1513.jpg 800w, http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/IMG_1513-300x267.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>She rose early.<\/p>\n<p>Waited for the sun to dry the dew on the emerald basil leaves.<\/p>\n<p>Then before its rays could steal their fragrance she filled the basket.<\/p>\n<p>The heavy perfume of basil filled her kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>Mozetich&#8217;s music &#8211; Postcards from the Sky filled her soul.<\/p>\n<p>She plucked the basil leaves.<\/p>\n<p>Added olive oil.<\/p>\n<p>Cloves of pungent garlic.<\/p>\n<p>Crushed them into an alchemy of green.<\/p>\n<p>Capturing summer for the months ahead.<\/p>\n<p>This very practical, very French recipe from sun-drenched Provence is made without Parmesan cheese and seasoning. \u00a0\u00a0 Portioned off and frozen it is ready to use in pasta dishes, on pizza or in hearty soups.<\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe\" data-rating=\"#rating#\">\t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/IMG_1513.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">ZEN AND THE ART OF PISTOU<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">Mrs Butterfingers<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Prep time: <time itemprop=\"prepTime\" datetime=\"PT30M\">30 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Total time: <time itemprop=\"totalTime\" datetime=\"PT30M\">30 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Serves: <span class=\"yield\">12<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ingredient\">3 large fat cloves<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">5 cups basil leaves tightly packed<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1\/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Pick off the basil leaves, rinse in cold water and dry in your salad spinner.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Into food processor add garlic cloves and olive oil and pulse until finely chopped.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add the basil leaves and process until finely chopped and combined with oil and garlic.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Portion basil mixture (about ice cube size) on to parchment lined baking sheet and freeze until firm.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Store in heavy zip lock plastic bags in your freezer.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Let thaw and use in your favorite recipes, or drop frozen into soups, sauces and stews.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.2.1310<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"simple_likebuttons_container_small\">\r\n      <div class=\"simple_likebuttons_facebook\">\r\n        <div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\r\n        <script>(function(d, s, id) {\r\n          var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\r\n          if (d.getElementById(id)) {return;}\r\n          js = d.createElement(s); 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