What is Pistou? | The French Pesto

Carrot Pistou 🌱🥕(vegan) with @connor.cooks it was so great to have him back on the show! We made this beautiful zero-waste sauce. . What is Pistou? Pistou literally means “to pound” in Provençal dialect because it was made by putting ingredients into a mortar and pestle. It is very similar to pesto, but Pistou is made with fresh herbs like basil, and then garlic, olive … Continue reading What is Pistou? | The French Pesto

Green Goddess Bowl

Diet Type: ALKALINE Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus 2 cups zucchini, chopped small 1 cup green beans, trimmed 3 bunches spinach 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved For Pesto: 1/2 package (6 ounces) silken tofu, drained 2 ½ cups packed basil leaves ¼  cup walnuts 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 small lemon, zested and juiced ¼-½ himalayan salt ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil … Continue reading Green Goddess Bowl

Pesto Rigatoni

Savoring pesto in the hills of Tuscany was one of the most memorable experiences gathered from my time studying abroad. It is no wonder why it is so easy to fall in love with Italy. It is my goal to perfect the art of pesto just like they do in Cinque Terre, Italy. I chose to prepare this pesto dish for my study abroad Florence … Continue reading Pesto Rigatoni