How Making Pesto Without Measuring Teaches You What Every Ingredient Actually Does

Ethan Chlebowski breaks down pesto into five flavor categories — herbs, fat, cheese, nuts, and aromatics — and makes it live without measuring anything. By tasting at each stage, he demonstrates how each ingredient contributes to the final sauce and teaches a framework for intuitive cooking. Great for anyone who wants to move beyond recipe-following and actually understand how food works.