For the pistou, crush the ingredients to a smooth paste in a pestle and mortar (or use a food processor). For the soup, heat the olive oil in ... Add the thyme, bay leaves, tomato purée, carrots ...

Place the garlic, rosemary and parsley leaves, olive oil and lemon juice in a small blender (or a mortar and pestle ... pared lemon rind and thyme sprigs. Add the brussels sprouts and toss ...

Mortar and pestles are great for chunky pastes and blends, among other things, but are prone to breakage. If you don't have ...