Jessica Paholsky I Travel, Culture & Pesto Recipes
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EXPERT TIP: Since pesto and pestle come from the same Italian verb that means “to crush” or “to grind,” it’s no surprise that the first pestos were made using a mortar and pestle. It takes more work, but the result is worth it. Has anyone ever made pesto this way?
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Whether you say eggplant or aubergine, it’s time to make it into pesto. Save this recipe now so you’re ready to make this delicious sauce whenever!
Find dozens of more pesto recipes on
@onceuponapesto
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Up next: Two uses for Eggplant Pesto.
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Pesto secret: It’s not just made with basil. The history and etymology of pesto prove that there is no specific recipe for this sauce. Pesto can be made with many different ingredients. Think about which vegetables, fruits, and herbs you like the most.
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Name a movie, show, or song that includes pesto! Or you can watch this video to enjoy some recent cameos pesto has made in pop culture.
What other food-related movies, shows, or songs do you like?
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This isn’t your normal pesto! Here are two ways you can use my vibrant Spinach Pesto: Cauliflower Fried Rice and Chicken Dumplings. Watch my next videos to learn more about these recipes and their significance in China.
Up next: Cauliflower Fried Rice made with Spinach Pesto.
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One through six: Which of these vegetable-based pesto recipes is your favorite?
Find these and over 30 other pesto recipes at .
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Watch the pesto process happen in a food processor. This modern kitchen appliance makes for faster and larger batches of pesto compared to its predecessor, the mortar and pestle. But there are advantages to the slower, smaller batches made that traditional way.
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True or false: Deviled eggs originated in the Southern United States. Watch this video till the end to see if you’re right.
Coming soon: Visit Russia and learn about the significance of cherries there.
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Need some nut-free pesto options? Here are five of my nut-free pestos that you can try. Let me know which you’re making first.
For more nut-free pesto recipes, visit
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I’m all for zero waste, and that goes for sauces, too. My best advice for using every last bit would be to use your finger or a piece of bread to wipe every last drop of sauce from its container.
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Q10: A delicious sauce is good to the last drop. How do you get every last little bit?
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When you eat, sleep, and breathe pesto, your dance moves naturally follow the pattern. Check out these pesto-inspired dance moves and let me know if you are trying any at your next party.
Which pesto-inspired dance move do you think is the best?
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Before you do anything else, be sure to save this recipe so you can make Endive Pesto later.
Find dozens of more pesto recipes on
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Up next: Two uses for Endive Pesto.
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What's the best trio in the whole wide world of food? Pesto, eggs, and toast. Am I right?
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Most people think pesto must be made with pine nuts, but the opposite is true. Because pesto is a process, you can use seeds and omit nuts. I gathered my favorite nut-free pestos that you can try whether you have a nut allergy or not.
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Bring the Moroccan spice markets right to your kitchen. Here are two ways to use Spices Pesto: Couscous Salad and Lamb & Candied Fruit. Watch my next two videos to learn more about these recipes and their significance in Morocco.
Up next: Couscous Salad made with Spices Pesto.
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Pesto secret: It’s not just made with basil. The history and etymology of pesto prove that there is no specific recipe for this sauce. Pesto can be made with many different ingredients. Think about which vegetables, fruits, and herbs you like the most.
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Last week I shared the pros and cons of making pesto in a food processor or blender. Today, it’s time to dig into the advantages and disadvantages of homemade pesto using a mortar and pestle.
Which appliance do you prefer when making pesto?
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Pause everything and save this recipe for Pumpkin Pesto. You’ll be glad later when you’re ready to make it.
Find dozens of more pesto recipes on
@onceuponapesto
.
Up next: Two uses for Pumpkin Pesto.
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Watch the pesto process happen in a mortar and pestle. This ancient kitchen tool makes for flavorful and more authentic batches of pesto compared to our modern gadgets like food processors.
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Have you ever made banana bread but with plantains instead? Watch this video and be inspired.
For more on the food and culture in Nigeria, visit .
Up next: Peanut Stew made with Yam Pesto.
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There’s no better time than now to put Cantaloupe Pesto to use. Here are two ideas: Orzo Pilaf and Fruit Leather. Watch my next two videos to learn more about these recipes and their significance in Armenia.
Up next: Orzo Pilaf made with Cantaloupe Pesto.
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Whether you say eggplant or aubergine, it’s time to make it into pesto. Save this recipe now so you’re ready to make this delicious sauce whenever!
Find dozens of more pesto recipes on
@onceuponapesto
.
Up next: Two uses for Eggplant Pesto.
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Do you do this when no one’s watching, too?
Enjoy every last drop of my pesto recipes: .
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Add fresh parsley to your grocery list and save this recipe now so it’s handy for later!
Find dozens of more pesto recipes on
@onceuponapesto
.
Up next: Two uses for Parsley Pesto.
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If you love pancakes or waffles, there’s a good chance you already have some maple syrup. It’s time to pop the lid and make Maple Syrup Pesto. Don’t forget to save this recipe so it’s on hand next time.
Up next: Two uses for Maple Syrup Pesto.
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Have you ever had leftover cornbread and didn’t want to waste it? Watch this and you can discover how leftover cornbread makes for crunchy croutons.
For more on the food and culture in the Midwest, visit .
Up next: Crispy Gnocchi made with Pecan Pesto.
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I use my Broccoli Pesto to make a pesto mayo, and I put that on my French Toast BLT sandwich. Another combo with my Broccoli Pesto is the sauce-like filling for my Chicken Pot Pie Crêpes. These are all recipes inspired by France.
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Q8: Sometimes, two sauces are combined to make a new one, like Alfredo and Marinara to make a creamy tomato sauce for pasta. What are some you’ve had?
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Looking to get more vegetables into your routine? Here are five of my vegetable-based pestos you can try today. Let me know which one you want to make first.
For more pesto recipes, visit
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Making pesto is great, but do you get stuck when it comes to the best way to store it?
Be sure to let me know in the comments what you do for storing pesto.
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Looking for dairy-free pesto recipes? Here are five of my dairy-free pestos that you can try. Let me know which you’re making first.
For more dairy-free pesto recipes, visit
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When it comes to making homemade pesto, there are countless options. From ingredients to appliances, the choices are yours. In this video, find out what the advantages and disadvantages are when making pesto in a food processor or blender.
Be sure to check out the next video!
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In 2014, I was in the Cinque Terre, near the home of pesto Genovese. I watched locals make pesto with basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and olive oil. I then ate it on top of fresh focaccia bread while enjoying the gorgeous views.
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Q2: Where, in your travels, or close to home, did you have an absolutely amazing sauce and what was it on?
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This recipe is a must-save. Once you have it saved, grab some bananas and come back to make Banana Pesto.
Find dozens of more pesto recipes on
@onceuponapesto
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Up next: Two uses for Banana Pesto.
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You're looking at fresh and delicious on a stick. How many of these Pesto Chicken Skewers would fit on your plate today?
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I don’t think there’s anything bad about roasted sunflower seeds and lots of garlic! 🧄😊
@onceuponapesto
I use this one, but with roasted sunflower seeds instead of pine nuts. Unfortunately, it’s all based on “handfuls,” and “why not add more garlic?” for me. About 20 minutes of chopping, but I like the chunky consistency.
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Add capers to your next grocery list. And save this recipe now so it’s handy when you make Caper Pesto later!
Find dozens of more pesto recipes on
@onceuponapesto
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Up next: Two uses for Caper Pesto.
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Add capers to your next grocery list. And save this recipe now so it’s handy when you make Caper Pesto later!
Find dozens of more pesto recipes on
@onceuponapesto
.
Up next: Two uses for Caper Pesto.
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Save this recipe, grab some spinach, and make my Spinach Pesto!
Find dozens of more pesto recipes on
@onceuponapesto
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Up next: Two uses for Spinach Pesto.
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Time for another pesto secret: It doesn’t have to be eaten with pasta. Pasta is a staple dish in Italy, but that doesn’t mean that’s the only use for pesto. Pesto can pair with hundreds of different dishes.
Check out the link in my bio to get started!
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Salads don't always mean lettuce dressing. Ever thought of making a salad of roasted eggplant with charred vine tomatoes and pesto?
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I’ve rounded up my favorite fruit-based pestos in this short video. Watch till the end and then leave a comment with which one sounds most tasty to you!
For more fruity pesto recipes, visit
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Food processors and mortars and pestles are the two most common ways to make pesto at home. But, there are considerable differences between using these two different kitchen appliances. The biggest is time. Are you surprised by the difference?
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The Tale of India and Carrot Pesto
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Before you do anything else, save this recipe so you can make Carrot Pesto later.
Find dozens of more pesto recipes on
@onceuponapesto
.
Up next: Two uses for Carrot Pesto.
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The Tale of Italy and Zucchini Pesto
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Basil pesto, also known as pesto Genovese, is arguably the most well-known pesto around the world today. Why? Watch this animated drawing till the end to find out.
Continue learning about pesto and explore my 40 pesto recipes:
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Last week, I shared a video about the history of pesto Genovese. But, did you know there are at least five other pestos popular in specific regions of Italy? Wait till the end of this video and let me know in the comments which of these six Italian pesto recipes is your favorite?
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The Tale of Armenia and Cantaloupe Pesto
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Do you ever go to the grocery store and find they’ve run out of what you really wanted?
Skip the store-bought pesto and try making pesto at home instead. Here are 40 different pesto recipes to try:
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Get a taste of France right in your own home. Here are two ways to use Broccoli Pesto: French Toast BLT and Chicken Pot Pie Crêpes. Watch my next two videos to learn more about these recipes and their significance in France.
Up next: French Toast BLT made with Broccoli Pesto.
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For four months, I lived in the heart of Italy when I studied abroad in college. I had three-day weekends to travel and learn. I set a goal to visit each of Italy’s 20 regions, and by the end of my semester, I achieved it! So now I want to share that same experience with you!
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EXPERT TIP: Once Upon a Pesto combines food history, recipes & culture based on a pesto-as-a-process premise. Travel the world from your home by browsing . There’s a page that lets you explore by country. Which country would you click first?
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Pesto has more uses than you can imagine. Here are two ways you can use Mango Pesto: Yellow Chicken Curry and Red Pepper Salad. Watch my next two videos to learn more about these recipes and their significance in Thailand.
Up next: Yellow Chicken Curry made with Mango Pesto.
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Is basil your favorite herb? Basil is probably the most often used herb in making homemade pesto. It's easy to grow and quick to make into pesto. It also pairs well with many different dishes, the most obvious being pasta.
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Before you do anything else, save this recipe so you can make Pickle Pesto later.
Find dozens of more pesto recipes on
@onceuponapesto
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Up next: Two uses for Pickle Pesto.
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Summer gardens are past, but depending on how you look at it, they're also right around the corner. What's the thing you miss most from your summer garden?
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Do you do this when no one’s watching, too?
Enjoy every last drop of my pesto recipes: .
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EXPERT TIP: Pesto comes from an Italian verb that means “to crush” or “to grind.” Therefore, pesto is a process, not a specific recipe. Anyone can make pesto in their own kitchen and customize it to their dietary needs.
#Didyouknow
pesto can be nut- or dairy-free?
#FoodTravelChat
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How many of these Pesto Steak Kebabs would you claim? They're loaded with steak, potatoes, peppers, onions, tomatoes, and zucchini, and then topped with a magnificent pesto.
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Pesto because I’ve made so many (visit ). Just take some ingredients you have, place them in the blender, and in as little as 30 seconds you have a sauce ready to put to use. Mayonnaise is also surprisingly easy to make.
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Colder weather means time for hot buns. How many of these Pesto & Sun-Dried Tomato Buns can I offer you?
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The mortar and pestle plays a significant role in the history and process of pesto. But, did you know these six fun facts about this ages-old tool?
Which fun fact surprised you the most? Let me know in the comments!
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What’s the name for walnut swirl bread in Croatia? Watch this video to discover the answer.
Coming soon: Visit Australia and learn about the significance of macadamia nuts there.
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Asparagus is the new basil! Here are two ways to use Asparagus Pesto: Quinoa Soup and Street Corn. Watch my next two videos to learn more about these recipes and their significance in Peru.
Up next: Quinoa Soup made with Asparagus Pesto.
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Chile and chili: do they have any connection? This video has the answer.
For more on the food and culture of Chile, visit .
Up next: Sopaipillas made with Rhubarb Pesto.
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The Tale of Morocco and Spices Pesto
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How were the origins of cheese found? Watch this video till the end to find out.
Coming soon: Visit the Midwest United States and learn about the significance of pecans there.
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Think beyond rhubarb pie! Here are two ways you can use Rhubarb Pesto: Chili (the stew) and Sopaipillas. Watch my next two videos to learn more about these recipes and their significance in Chile.
Up next: Chili made with Rhubarb Pesto.
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How special it is to see and hear from those who put my recipes to use! Muchas gracias José, estoy feliz 😊
Inspirado en esta receta, pero con cosas que tenía a mano por aquí, he preparado un pesto de apio, con cebollino, pistachos, ajo, aceite de oliva virgen extra y unas semillas de sésamo. ¡Y está muy rico! Seguid a Jessica si is gustan estas cosas, merece la pena.
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Head to the store and grab your favorite mushrooms. But first, save this recipe so you can make Mushroom Pesto when you get back.
Find dozens of more pesto recipes on
@onceuponapesto
.
Up next: Two uses for Mushroom Pesto.
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Nothing makes me more thrilled to see my recipes in action by others! Thank you
@JurgenSpiess
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The United States is pretty big, but here’s a virtual tour of the Midwest for you.
Continue traveling and tasting the world with
@onceuponapesto
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Up next: The story of the Midwest and pecans.
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Thank you
@evohemp
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"I took my Spinach Pesto recipe and gave it an extra boost of nutritious protein by adding their hemp hearts."
"If you're looking for a healthy variety of protein-packed products, check out . I've got only great things to say about them."
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It's finally Friday so have you thought about this weekend's brunch? I can help you by recommending Pesto Avocado Toast with Tomatoes. Are you in?
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Save this recipe for Green Bean Pesto! It’ll make things a lot easier when you go to make it later.
Find dozens of more pesto recipes on
@onceuponapesto
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Up next: Two uses for Green Bean Pesto.
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Last week I shared the pros and cons of making pesto in a food processor or blender. Today, it’s time to dig into the advantages and disadvantages of homemade pesto using a mortar and pestle!
Which appliance do you prefer when making pesto?
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Is hummus originally from Greece? Watch this video to find out the true history.
For more on the food and culture of Greece, visit .
Up next: Dolmades made with Parsley Pesto.
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Morocco: A North African nation bursting with beautiful sights, sounds, and flavors.
Continue traveling and tasting the world with
@onceuponapesto
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Up next: The story of Morocco and spices.
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Bring Spain to your very own kitchen. Here are two ways to use Red Cabbage Pesto: Melon Gazpacho and Spanish Tortilla. Watch my next two videos to learn more about these recipes and their significance in Spain.
Up next: Melon Gazpacho made with Red Cabbage Pesto.
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Let’s make something with my Pecan Pesto. Here are two ways to use it: Kale Salad and Crispy Gnocchi. Watch my next two videos to learn more about these recipes and their significance in the Midwest US.
Up next: Kale Salad made with Pecan Pesto.
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What is your favorite nut or seed to use in pesto? Mine is definitely walnuts because they make sure a smooth pesto and their flavor pairs well with just about anything.
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Double tap if you’re a fan of any and all salads!
Chef Salad with Green Bean Pesto: The "chef" who invented the Chef Salad is debatable. Some say it was Chef Diat, others say Chef Seydoux or Chef Roser. But, all three chefs worked in New York hotels, so the salad's geograph…
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No, not pumpkin pie or a
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Up next: Cranberry Nasaump made with Pumpkin Pesto.
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The Tale of Canada and Maple Syrup Pesto
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No, neither are pasta! Here are two ways you can use Corn Pesto: Sorghum Pilaf and Mealie Casserole. Watch my next two videos to learn more about these recipes and their significance in South Africa.
Up next: Sorghum Pilaf made with Corn Pesto.
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Food processors and mortars and pestles are the two most common ways to make pesto at home. But, there are considerable differences. The biggest is time. Watch side by side as I make the exact same pesto and quantity in a food processor and in a mortar and pestle.
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Who here has ever eaten watercress? Whether you have or not, Tom's Beetroot Salad with watercress, hemp, orange, and blue cheese pesto is beautifully tasty.
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Canada is North America’s largest country. But in this quick virtual tour, you won’t even have to move an inch.
Continue traveling and tasting the world with
@onceuponapesto
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Up next: The story of Canada and maple syrup.
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Now’s the time to put Olive Pesto to use. Here are two ways to use it: Mediterranean Salad and Mac ‘N Cheese. Watch my next two videos to learn more about these recipes and their significance in Egypt.
Up next: Mediterranean Salad made with Olive Pesto.
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