7 Ways With a Blender

An indispensable kitchen tool, the blender can go from whipping up a batch of frozen margaritas to puréeing soup to making pesto, all without breaking a sweat.

Story by Maureen Callahan

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Parsley Mint Pistachio Pesto

Four ingredients and a blender are all it takes to make this easy pesto flavored with pistachios, mint, and parsley. Toss it with hot pasta, use it in a cold pasta salad, or combine it with mayonnaise to make a sandwich spread or easy dip. Make a big batch and freeze any extra for later use. Recipe: Parsley Mint Pistachio Pesto

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