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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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