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(food styling/debra samuels; wendy maeda/globe staff) |
Seasons
Julia Child introduced pistou to home cooks long before anyone really knew about the now ubiquitous Italian pesto. Where pesto, which is from Genoa, is a blend of basil, garlic, pine nuts, and fruity olive oil, the Provencal condiment pistou combines the same ingredients without the nuts. Pistou can be tossed with pasta, eaten with a poached egg on top, ... (Full article: 257 words)
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