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Adjustable stand — hold cookbook or tablet at eye level while cooking
Compact chopper — pesto, salsa, baby food, dressings, nut butter
LED herb garden — grow basil, cilantro, parsley, dill year-round
Granite mortar for curry pastes, spice grinding, pesto
Traditional olive wood — authentic pesto Genovese, gentle grinding
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Adjustable stand — hold cookbook or tablet at eye level while cooking
Compact chopper — pesto, salsa, baby food, dressings, nut butter
LED herb garden — grow basil, cilantro, parsley, dill year-round
Granite mortar for curry pastes, spice grinding, pesto
Traditional olive wood — authentic pesto Genovese, gentle grinding
As an Amazon Associate, Foodgeist earns from qualifying purchases.
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Place the basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic (if using), and a pinch of salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Process for about 5 or 6 (1-second) pulses. Add the grated cheeses and process for another 5 or 6 (1-second) pulses. With the motor running, add the oil in a slow, steady stream and process until the mixtures smooth. Taste the pesto and season with salt and pepper.