The Pesto Cookbook: 116 Recipes for Creative Herb Combinations and Dishes Bursting with Flavor by Olwen Woodier

  • Classic Genovese pesto (page 24)

    from The Pesto Cookbook: 116 Recipes for Creative Herb Combinations and Dishes Bursting with Flavor The Pesto Cookbook by Olwen Woodier

    • Categories: Sauces, general; Cooking ahead; Italian; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: garlic; pine nuts; Parmesan cheese; basil
    • Accompaniments: Gnocchi
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  • Cauliflower-cheese soup with pistou and garlic naan

    • laura_iunff3 on May 16, 2026

      Easy to put together. You can skip the milk and cheese if you need a non dairy variety. I used green fennel instead of bronze fennel for the pesto which was still good but I imagine it would have a much different taste with the bronze fennel as described by the author.

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  • Food52

    Something green + cheese + nuts + garlic + oil + salt (maybe some acid). It’s hard to imagine an easier flavor booster than pesto...Woodier has streamlined the formula even further.

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  • ISBN 10 1612127657
  • ISBN 13 9781612127651
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  • Published Apr 17 2018
  • Format Paperback
  • Page Count 224
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Storey Publishing

Publishers Text

The classic pesto mixture of basil, garlic, olive oil, nuts, and Parmesan cheese is a popular favorite, but why stop at basil? Unlock the full potential of pesto by introducing into the mix other delicious herbs, including rosemary, mint, parsley, thyme, tarragon, and cilantro. This diverse collection of recipes for fresh pestos, pastes, and purées takes inspiration from cultures beyond Italy, with international delights such as Moroccan Chermoula, Brazilian Tempero Purée, and Peanut-Cilantro Pesto. In addition to 49 pesto recipes, 67 creative recipes for cooking with pesto show off how versatile these simple sauces can be.

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