Chimichurri. It’s one of those fun words to say. Chimichurri. But I’m sick off those different kind of chimichurri you can have in fantastique restaurant in the Bay Area… Garlic, flat-leaf parsley, red pepper flakes, dried oregano. Beauty is simplicity. I’m really enjoying these fresh and simple recipes of late and not just because they don’t …
Let me bring you a delicious salad dressing. Lisa and I make a salad every night as part of our dinner. She is in charge of washing greens and I usually throw together a quick vinaigrette. It is one of the few kitchen constants at our place, and so of course we sometimes get bored …
Want something quick, delicious and versatile enough to serve as a family dinner, casual lunch ? Then you have to try this Celery Seed Dressing. “I could drink this stuff.” I was getting a little bored of my standard vinaigrette and thought I would start mixing it up a little with some variations on the …
And (did you wonder if I was ever going to get back to the mayo?) it made me fall hook, line and sinker for homemade garlic-anchovy mayonnaise, which I whipped up in two minutes and have proceeded to eat every day since. Every. Day. Since. Me. Mayonnaise. Case closed. Garlic-Anchovy MayonnaiseMakes about 1/2 cup 1 egg yolkSalt1 …
This horseradish cream sauce is so easy and will impress your dinner guests! It keeps well in the refrigerator for at least 2 weeks and only gets better as the flavors meld. This sauce is creamy and balanced by the cider vinegar. It isn’t overly pungent and won’t mask the flavors of the excellent prime …
Some food combinations are wonderful but others can have you scratching your head…. Tomato and orange, on the other hand? Now that’s a winning combo. I’ve been making a version of this tomato sauce for nearly 25 years. It’s my go-to sauce and I’m actually a bit shocked that I’ve never shared it here. It’s …
Classic creamy sauce that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch! This recipe is easy and no-fail. It takes just 5 minutes in a blender. Drizzle it on top of poached eggs, eggs Benedict, vegetables or several other recipes for a delicious finishing touch. Ingredients send grocery list 2 1/2 sticks butter 3 egg yolks 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper (more, …
OK, I’ve been playing with homemade hot sauce lately…. You know the stuff. It’s pretty. It’s hot. It’s usually that awesome shade of orange that I can never find a paint chip to perfectly match. It makes me drool a little just to think about it. Once you’ve had the good stuff, it’s just hard …
I’ve been wanting to try a chimichurri sauce for a while now. I love this traditional Argentinian sauce and marinade for grilled meats, but is used in many Latin American countries. It’s traditionally made with parsley or cilantro, garlic, salt, pepper, onion and paprika with a huge glug of olive oil thrown in for good …
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The weather is been so nice for the past month that Gilroy (CA) have a ton of garlic scape. Just look at how beautiful these greens are! Come to papa. I figured that making a big batch of pesto was the way to get through the pile quickly before the next week runneth us over …
