Ingredients

1 cup walnuts or hazelnuts 

1/4 cup grated Parmesan 

2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes 

1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 

1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 

1/2 teaspoon sherry vinegar 

1 small garlic clove (only for walnut pesto), crushed 

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 

Country bread, sliced, toasted or grilled 

Preparation

Pulse walnuts or hazelnuts, Parmesan, sundried tomatoes, thyme, salt, sherry vinegar, and garlic (only for walnut pesto) in a food processor until coarsely ground. With machine running, add olive oil in a slow, steady stream until incorporated. You can make pesto 4 hours in advance and refrigerate. Serve on bread.