If there's one thing that's constant about basil and pesto, besides the flavor, it's the color. Once basil leaves are chopped ...

My perfect pesto recipe features fresh basil, chopped walnuts, fresh garlic, Himalayan sea salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, ...

Fresh basil makes up the bulk of the pesto, so you need about 2 cups of the leaves. When shopping, look for bright green basil leaves that are free from wilting and browning. Parmesan cheese .

All these pesto recipes include basil, but not all of them just use basil. If you are a pesto lover like me (and a true basil fan), these recipes are for you. Some include other leafy greens like ...

This classic basil pesto recipe is perfect whether you twirl pasta in it, spoon it over grilled vegetables, dollop it into minestrone, or serve it as a dipping sauce alongside seared shrimp. Store ...

The last time I wrote about pesto, I got more than a few emails from readers who wanted to set the record straight. “Real pesto is made with basil, and only basil, no other greens,” wrote one ...

Pesto is more than a basil-based condiment for pasta. These pesto recipes prove how versatile the sauce can be. Add other herbs and greens, swap out the nuts, and pair the sauce with all kinds of ...

9 versatile pesto recipes made with basil, arugula, kale and more. Put these pestos on pasta, sandwiches, potatoes or whatever else you like.

Pesto has long been a staple in our kitchens, and it’s a great way to use up fresh basil when the herb explodes in our gardens. But we love basil so many other ways—as an accent and as the ...