We challenged chefs of three different skill levels – amateur Billy, home cook Joe, and professional chef Fatima Khawaja – to make us their preferred pesto. Once each level of chef had presented their creations, we asked expert food scientist Rose to explain the choices each made along the way. Which pesto looks better than the rest-o?

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