Category Archives: Dressings and Sauces

When my basil is abundant, I pick all I can, prepare this pesto and place it in the freezer to use for pizza, pasta, bread, salad dressings…whatever trips my trigger. There’s no substitute! Mom 2 cups, packed, fresh basil leaves, washed and patted dry 4 garlic cloves, peeled 1 cup pine nuts, or walnuts 1/3Continue reading “Pesto”

This relish really perks up anything – especially grilled steak or broiled fish. It’s best to mix it up within an hour of serving because the cilantro doesn’t stay peppy for very long. I don’t think I’ve ever had leftovers to worry about. Helen 1 cup chopped cilantro, stems and leaves 1/4 cup vegetable oilContinue reading “Cilantro Relish”