Category: Recipes

From scratch this time. The quick version is, well, quicker and lasts longer. Ingredients 1-2 jalapeño peppers, roasted 1 egg yolk Juice of 1/2 lime 1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves (optional) ~1-1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Instructions Roast the peppers until blackened. Let rest in covered bowl 10...

Let’s be honest: Aioli is just a fancy word for flavored mayonnaise. This is a lot easier and lasts longer than the Real Jalapeño Aioli. Ingredients 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves (~1/2 bunch) 1-2 jalapeño peppers, membrane removed, chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and rough...

Originally found this at Trader Joe’s, then started making my own. This Middle Eastern sauce is like a spicy cilantro pesto, great on sandwiches, great mixed into scrambled eggs, great as a dip. Ingredients 3 cups of cilantro leaves (2 large bunches) 1 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves (1...

This is the base for so many other sauces, good to have around. Ingredients 1 pint heavy cream 1 pint water 4 oz. unsalted butter 4 oz. white flour (~2/3 cup) Salt, white pepper, nutmeg Instructions Mix the water and cream in a stockpot and warm slowly, stirring occasionally...

Ingredients ½ cup olive oil 2 cups onion, chopped 2 pounds vegetables, trimmed and cut small 3 cups chicken broth (low sodium is best) 1 cup plain yogurt or milk or cream White pepper Salt to taste Instructions Heat oil and add onion; sauté for 10-20 minutes. Add vegetable...