How to Make Pesto with Pine Nuts, Walnuts, Pecans and Almonds.

[iPhTx3]

Using a food processor or a blender oxidizes the basil. Also not letting your basil fully wash/sit in water may cause the basil to overpower the pesto (if using fresh basil) and due to the extra chlorophyl of non-soaked basil, the basil will oxidize more rapidly. Oxidation changes the flavor and browns the pesto. Part of a good pesto is the color, aroma and texture, this is why I use a pestle and mortar when making my peso. It's easy, fast and delicious.

[Ajhalene]

Hi. I was just wondering if you can use pistachios?

[cookingfordads]

@Ajhalene That's a good question. I would guess yes, but I've never tried it. If you do, let me know how it comes out. rb

[Bluenose664]

I LOVE PESTO THANK YOU NOW I KNOW HOW TO DO IT MY SELF.

[Pippilly]

Hi! I don't know how I missed this. Fantastic recipe and I'm so glad your did all three. I'll choose between the pine nut and the pecan. I love how you can freeze them! Great handy things to have around.

Has Pesto sauce traditionally always been made with nuts? Can't wait to try it!

[seancolorado]

haha "make the sound effect if you want."

[agwhitaker]

I love pesto sauce ! I have heard it nick-named "Italian peanut butter". I always grow lots of basil each summer, just to make sure there is no shortage of pesto. I have been using almonds and walnuts instead of super pricey pine nuts with good results. Pesto goes with pasta, but it is also great on pizza and omelets. Or, split a baguette, spread it with pesto, and add roasted red peppers, smoked ham, and provolone or mozzarella cheese. Real yummy.

[joemendiola]

Your daughter is Beautiful!!

[ikillbunnies214]

i dont like almonds but u make the food look so good!...and btw shes hot! =D

[blueberrywine69]

what do you eat with this? I have never had it before. Looks and I am sure tastes wonderful.

[cooking4dads]

@blueberrywine69 It's great in pastas or anything else you would use fresh basil in. My next video is how to use it in a pasta.

[freebirdlp]

why aren't you on the food network already?!?

[lambokun]

i love that blender

[candisweetart]

i want some!!!!!!

[mambomx]

I use pine nuts, I roast them for a few minutes, come out tasting great but coast an arm and a leg. I will try walnuts next time, still ding the roasting bit. Thanks for the freezing tip! :))

[mambomx]

@mambomx Pardon my typos :)

[cookingfordads]

@mambomx typos, I NEver have them.

[MACTackleBox]

Yuuummmmyyyy!