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    Crafting Fresh Flavors From Italy: A Guide to Making Homemade Basil Pesto

    19 November 20244 September 2023 by Crissy
    A small bowl of basil pesto.

    Today, we’re going to make one of Italy’s most beloved sauces, homemade basil pesto. A staple in Italian cuisine, pesto is a sauce that originated in the picturesque coastal region of Liguria, Italy, where it is referred to as “Pesto alla Genovese“. While highly celebrated, pesto is not confined to one standard recipe. There are

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    Fresh Flavors From Italy: A Guide to Making Homemade Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

    18 April 202426 August 2023 by Crissy
    sun-dried tomatoes on a baking tray.

    Today, we’re on a journey to the Mediterranean, exploring the charming world of pesto. This article provides a guide to making one of Itali’s most beloved sauces, homemade Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto. A fundamental component in Italian cuisine, pesto is a sauce that originated in the picturesque region of Liguria. But pesto is not confined to

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