Pistachio Pesto

In the absence of pinenuts, pistachios worked just fine.  A quick dry pan fry helps.

pistachios

EVOO

garlic 

basil

parsley (just a few leaves)

chives (handful)

S&P

1. dry pan fry the pistachios and garlic (in case of the latter, eliminates strong raw garlicky flavor
2. put all ingredients in blender (chop chives up a bit first) & wiz but not too finely