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Make your own pesto with 49 delicious recipes and show off the versatility of these simple sauces with 67 pesto dishes. 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
- Peanut-Cilantro Pesto
With simple instructions and inspirational photographs, these pesto recipes can be tailored to any taste and become a staple condiment in every household.
Sommario
Introduction
1 A Universal Tradition
Part One: Making Pestos, Traditional and Beyond
2 The Basil Basics
3 Expanding the Herbal Palate
4 Pushing the Pesto Envelope
5 Herbed Oil Purées, Mayonnaises, and Vinaigrettes
Part Two: Cooking with Pestos
6 Salads and Soups
7 Sides and Snacks
8 Pastas and Grains
9 Meat and Poultry
10 Seafood Dishes
11 Vegetarian Entrées
12 Sweet Surprises
Acknowledgments
Metric Conversions
Index
Info autore
Olwen Woodier is the author of six cookbooks, including The Pesto Cookbook and The Apple Cookbook. She has written about food for 35 years, including articles for the New York Times, Gourmet, Woman’s Day, and Family Circle. She offers cooking classes at her home, Glenfiddich Farm, in Leesburg, Virginia.
Riassunto
Going way beyond traditional basil pesto, The Pesto Cookbook serves up a smorgasbord of fresh, easy sauces using a surprising range of ingredients and highlighting flavors from around the globe.
Prefazione
Going way beyond traditional basil pesto, The Pesto Cookbook serves up a smorgasbord of fresh, easy sauces using a surprising range of ingredients and highlighting flavors from around the globe.
Testo aggiuntivo
“Full of fun and relaxed — yet inspired — recipes, this book is a must have for pros and home cooks alike!” — Rich Rosendale, certified master chef, co-host of CBS’s Recipe Rehab, and co-owner of Roots 657 in Leesburg, VA
