Any Herb Pesto

Once you start thinking of pesto as an equation rather than a recipe, you’ll quickly realize the possibilities are endless. Just about any soft, tender herb or green—like parsley, cilantro, tarragon, spinach, or arugula—will work. Hard herbs, like thyme, sage, and rosemary, can also be used, but it’s best to pair them with a tender herb or green so the pesto can blend into the proper consistency. Plus, those herbs tend to have a strong flavor so it’s nice to balance them out. The nuts and c