Basil Pesto

  • Preparation Time30 mins
  • DifficultyEasy
90g loosely packed basil leaves, washed and dried thoroughly
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
60ml plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
In a food processor, combine the basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and salt and puree. While the motor is running, drizzle in the oil until incorporated. Season with pepper to taste. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator with a piece of cling film placed right on the surface of the pesto to prevent discolouration, for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.

Copyright 2001 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved

Latest recipes

Our latest recipes

Tom Kerridge's Barbecued Courgette Salad

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Rachel Khoo's Simple Pleasures

Rachel Khoo's Pan-fried dumplings

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
4
Difficulty
Medium
Our latest recipes

Indian curry lamb skewers with mint-grilled nectarine chutney with pita

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
28 mins
Serves
4
Difficulty
Medium
Our latest recipes

Choux Pastry Buns with Coffee and Caramelised Almonds

Prep Time
-
Cook Time
-
Serves
6
Difficulty
Easy
Our latest recipes

French Fries with Caesar Dressing

Prep Time
-
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
6
Difficulty
Easy
Our latest recipes

Coronation Turkey filled Jackets

Prep Time
60 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Our latest recipes

Citrus tequila cocktail

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
2
Difficulty
Easy
Our latest recipes

Mellow Melon Margarita

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
1
Difficulty
Easy
Our latest recipes

The ultimate coleslaw

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
6
Difficulty
Easy
Our latest recipes

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Garlic Butter, Fresh Lime and Cotija Cheese

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Our latest recipes

Creamy Stove-top Mac and Cheese

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
8
Difficulty
Easy
Our latest recipes

Grilled Chipotle Pork Tacos with Red Slaw

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Our latest recipes

Ultimate Cheeseburger

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Serves
2
Difficulty
Medium
Our latest recipes

Maple-Mustard Chicken Thighs

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Serves
2
Difficulty
Easy
Our latest recipes

Cheesy Meatloaf with Green Quinoa

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Our latest recipes

Texas Hot Dog

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Serves
8
Difficulty
Medium
Our latest recipes

Tempting Chocolate Truffle Cake

Prep Time
90 mins
Cook Time
75 mins
Serves
22
Difficulty
Easy

PEPPADEW® Chicken Powerbowl

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
4
Our latest recipes

Tom Kerridge's BBQ Meatball and Mozzarella Sub

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
4
Difficulty
Medium
Our latest recipes

Yucatan Chicken Skewers with Peanut-Red Chile BBQ Sauce and Red Cabbage Slaw

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Serves
6
Difficulty
Easy

Shows on discovery+ Discovery+

Discovery+

Diners, Drive-Ins, And Dives

Guy Fieri takes a cross-country road trip to visit some of America's classic "greasy spoon" restaurants that have been doing it right for decades.
Discovery+

Man V. Food

A culinary tour across America, checking out the best diners, looking for great food and tackling the nation's largest and most fiery eating challenges.
Discovery+

The Pioneer Woman

Award winning blogger and former city girl Ree Drummond shares her special brand of home cooking, from throw-together meals to elegant creations.
Discovery+

Mystery Diners

When restaurant owners suspect employees of not doing their jobs, or generally doing lousy work, they call in the Mystery Diners. What will they find?
Discovery+

Restaurant: Impossible

Turning a failing restaurant around is a daunting task under the best of circumstances; attempting to do it in just two days and with a limited budget seems an impossible task. But chef Robert Irvine is ready to take on the challenge.
Discovery+

Kids Baking Championship

A group of talented junior bakers compete in a series of very creative challenges to win the title of Kids Baking Champion and the $25,000 grand prize.
Discovery+

The Best Of Man V. Food

From visiting America's greatest pig-out spots to taking on the most legendary eating challenges, Adam Richman has sampled some incredible dishes. Relive some of his favourite mouth-watering moments.
Discovery+

Barefoot Contessa

Chef and restauranteur, Ina Garten, shares delicious recipes inspired from cuisines all around the world, perfect for entertaining or eating at home.
Discovery+

Barefoot Contessa: Back To Basics

Self-taught cooking queen, Ina Garten, shares her delicious, simple and unique recipes. Her dishes are perfect for celebrations and family dinners.
Discovery+

Man V. Food: Hall Of Fame

Food enthusiast Casey Webb travels across the U.S. in search of the country’s ultimate eating challenges. From his most memorable BBQ dishes to his favourite desserts, Casey counts down some of his greatest feasts.
Discovery+

Bake Off: The Professionals

Teams of professional pastry chefs across Britain compete in a spectacular bake-off. They create exquisite desserts and showpieces in a bid to impress world-renowned judges and be crowned the winner.
Discovery+

Farmhouse Rules

Chef Nancy Fuller gathers the best the land has to offer and feeds her friends and family classic, farm fresh meals.
Discovery+

Halloween Baking Championship

America’s top bakers battle it out to bake the spookiest, creepiest and most irresistible treats. The baker who impresses the most will take home $25,000.
Discovery+

Holiday Baking Championship

Eight bakers show off their family traditions and superb baking skills. They must prove their abilities in front of judges Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman and Lorraine Pascale.
Discovery+

Jamie's Great Britain

Jamie Oliver explores the history of British food and how British cuisine has been influenced by centuries of invasion, exploration, and immigration. He samples modern and traditional dishes and cooks up delicious meals inspired by his trip.
Discovery+

John Torode's Asia

Chef John Torode embarks on a spectacular journey around Asia. He tastes mouth-watering flavours and dishes and meets brilliant culinary teachers that inspire him to create new dishes of his own.
Discovery+

Best Baker In America

Skilled bakers are challenged to use their style and technical abilities to make stunning, tasty treats. The baker that impresses the judges the most takes home a cash prize and the title of Best Baker in America.
Discovery+

Buddy Vs. Duff

Top bakers Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman compete in a series of challenges to test their culinary expertise and end one of the greatest feuds in baking history. Who will win the ultimate showdown and take a slice of victory?
Discovery+

Halloween Wars

Teams of cake decorators, candy makers and pumpkin carvers create Halloween-themed displays in an elimination battle for a big cash prize.
Discovery+

Tom Kerridge's Proper Pub Food

Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge samples the best pub food the UK has to offer and demonstrates how to make hearty dishes inspired by British pub classics, from the comfort of your own home.

Stream on discovery+ Discovery+

Camber Sands

Bill Granger is on a fun-packed seaside weekend in Camber Sands, East Sussex. He cooks a sumptuous beach barbeque and takes part in a local raft race.

S1:E2
44mins

Layer Marney, Essex

Australian chef Bill Granger takes his family for a gourmet weekend in Essex. He cooks a delicious campfire feast in the grounds of Layer Marney Tower.

S1:E1
44mins

Devon

Bill Granger is on a fun-packed seaside weekend in Camber Sands, East Sussex. He cooks a sumptuous beach barbeque and takes part in a local raft race.

S1:E3
44mins

Gloucestershire

Bill Granger is in the Cotswolds staying at a former banqueting hall on a Jacobean estate. He throws his version of a Medieval banquet for the locals!

S1:E4
44mins

Isle of Wight

Bill Granger explores the culinary delights on offer in the Isle of Wight. He visits a crab shed and stops by a farm shop that specialises in pumpkins.

S1:E6
44mins

Derbyshire

In Derbyshire, Bill tries his hand at clay pigeon shooting. Later, he makes pheasant wrapped in pancetta and venison Bolognese with polenta.

S1:E7
44mins

Yorkshire

Bill travels to Yorkshire and stays in an eco-friendly home. He visits a local butcher who explains the science behind perfecting delicious pork pies.

S1:E8
44mins

Norfolk

Bill travels to Norfolk and stays in the Appleton Water Tower. He picks his own fruit and vegetables before cooking caramelised figs with ricotta.

S1:E5
44mins

Taking Ownership In Vegas

The widowed owner of the Polaris Street Cafe in Las Vegas struggles to save her deceased husband's dream restaurant. Robert comes to rescue.

S17:E11
42mins

Suffolk

Bill Granger stays in a wacky retreat in Suffolk. He joins the local fishermen to catch the first sprat of the season, and later serves up traditional fish and chips.

S1:E9
44mins

Somerset

In Somerset, Bill Granger stays in a tree house. He learns the art of making faggots with the local butcher and tracks down a rare herd of buffalo.

S1:E10
44mins

Episode 2

Michel shares his delicious recipe for poached salt cod with chestnut polenta fries. Plus, he cooks succulent barbecue chicken with chargrilled peppers.

S1:E2
44mins

School Daze

Ainsley updates school canteen classics, including shepherd’s pie. Next, Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt is in the kitchen sharing her kids’ favourite, a cheese and bean wrap.

S1:E4
43mins

Home: Hotter And Hotter

Ree turns up the heat with some spicy eats. She transforms jalapeno pimento cheese dip into a fiery grilled cheese and makes hot and cheesy baked meatballs.

S27:E9
21mins

Community Hub In Chaos

Robert visits Park Vue Soul Food Bar and Restaurant in Buffalo, where an inexperienced mother-daughter team is desperately trying to serve their community.

S17:E10
41mins

Forgotten Classics

Ainsley revives some old-fashioned recipes, including minced beef, potato and onion pie. Vic Hope is in the kitchen with an update for the classic 70s starter, prawn cocktail.

S1:E3
44mins

Home Sweet Home: Easy Eats

Ree takes it easy with a range of simple dishes, starting with creamy lemon chicken and sweet potato and mushroom carbonara.

S27:E8
21mins

Bogged Down In Buffalo

Robert steps in to help a single dad save his family's legacy restaurant in Buffalo. It’s rundown, filthy and losing money and Robert has 48 hours to save it.

S17:E9
41mins

How Mum Used to Make

Ainsley shares some favourite maternal recipes, including his mother’s brown chicken stew. Plus, Aldo Zilli cooks his family lasagne recipe and Juliet Sear makes her mum’s quiche.

S1:E2
44mins

Home: 4 Ways With Beef

Ree beefs things up with four recipes featuring meat. She makes a mashup of steak with creamed greens pasta and uses ground beef in taco tomatoes.

S27:E7
21mins