You see it sold in jars in the pasta sauce aisle and have probably spotted it on restaurant menus starring in everything from grain bowls to sandwiches to steak entrées. But what is pesto, exactly, ...

Italian cooking authority Domenica Marchetti explains how to make pesto, plus shares some of her favorite ways to eat it. The word "pesto" comes from the Italian verb "pestare," which means "to pound.

There is nothing like fresh pesto in the summer. I’ll eat basil pesto from a jar too, but this is one of those times where fresh really is better. How long does fresh pesto last? In my house, not very ...

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California Live’s Jobeth Devera visits The Grove at Copia to meet Chef Deborah, who reveals her industry secrets to incorporating stinging nettles into your home cooking. Learn how to make stinging ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With that said, everything on this list can be made with store-bought pesto as well. It's one of those ...

Green thumbs everywhere know having your own herb garden is a culinary gem. If you don’t have one and want to learn how to start your own garden, check out our past blog post about urban gardening.