ASPARAGUS PESTO

Ingredients-

3 cloves garlic
1 1/4 cup fresh asparagus, diced
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt

Method-

* In a food processor, pulse garlic until well crushed.
* Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth

TANGY SWEET CASHEWNUTS

Ingredients-

1 cup raw cashewnut
1/4 cup sugar
pinch of salt
zest of 1 lemon
1 tsp freshly crushed pepper

Method-

* In a large pan, combine cashewnut and sugar over medium high heat.
* Stir frequently until sugar starts to melt.
* Lower heat, and stir continuously for 10 minutes, or until sugar starts to fully melt and cover nuts.
* Add pepper and continue to cook for an additional minute or two, until nuts are well glazed and pepper is well mixed in.
* Add lemon zest and stir until well mixed.
* Pour onto waxpaper on a cooling rack, and spread out.
* Allow to cool. Store in tightly-sealed container.