Creamy Italian Parsley Dip

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   I grew some wonderfully fragrant basil.

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   It grows really quickly, so much so that I can eat it fresh on a daily basis.

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   Thoroughly rinse the parsley, then cut off the hard stems.

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   Place on top of a paper towel.

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   Dry well.

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   It's really important to dry it thoroughly.

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   Then weigh out your basil.

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   This time, I had 24 g worth.

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   Put 3 hard-boiled eggs (need to be hard-boiled), salt, and black pepper into a food processor, and add a small amount of onion to enrich the taste of the finished dip.

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    Finely chop, using the pulse setting.

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    Keep an eye on it as you go, and be sure to pulse - don't just switch the machine to 'on'.

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    Keep pulsing until the ingredients have been thoroughly combined.

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    Add the 5 tablespoons of mayonnaise.

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    And switch on!

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    Leave to blend until it forms a smooth, creamy paste.

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    Put into a container, and top with fresh parsley leaves.

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    Try cutting baguettes into 1 cm thick slices, toasting until golden brown, and topping with a generous helping of this dip.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.