Pesto Sauce

Longtime test kitchen assistant David McCann puts his beloved pesto through its paces.

Ditch the store-bought pesto sauce and try making one of these incredible recipes. Go classic with a handmade pesto, using basil leaves, olive oil, garlic and Parmesan or switch things up with a hazelnut-and-green olive pesto. We've also got options for a charred poblano and garlic pesto, fresh asparagus pesto and more.

What is gremolata? Typically, it's a pesto-like sauce made with parsley, olive oil, citrus zest and garlic. But we love to punch up the flavor and add walnuts, crushed red pepper and even horseradish. You can use gremolata as a topping for grilled meat or fish (we love snapper and lamb), or add a spoonful to creamy bisque or roasted veggies for a sophisticated flavor upgrade. Mario Batali likes to add a simple gremolata to his braised osso bucco, and we like to add green carrot tops into our gremolata for a zero-waste dish. Whether you're looking for a sophisticated side dish or want to add flavor to your favorite seafood, here are 9 amazing ways to use gremolata.

Up your pesto game.

You don't need pine nuts to make an amazing pesto.

No basil? No problem.