Fresh basil pesto is easy to make. It's a very versatile sauce that can be used in many ways, from topping pasta dishes to chicken or fish etc. If you're growing basil in your garden, like I am, you will inevitably have an abundance of basil.... this pesto sauce is the perfect way to utilize your harvest. Simply make … [Read more...]
Creamy Blue-Cheese Dressing *
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Blue cheese is by far my son's favorite cheese. So he was delighted when I made this blue cheese dressing the other night to go with dinner. And needless to say, he devoured the meal :) (that explains the lack of photo of the actual dressing - will try to get one next time) Is this dressing really that good? Well to be … [Read more...]
Roasted Habanero & Tomato Salsa *
This salsa is another favorite around here. YES, I know, it has Habanero's in it (one of the hottest peppers out there)... but before you go running away screaming ;) let me tell you that this salsa is NOT "Hot". In fact it's quite mild. The habanero peppers are roasted and simmered slightly in the sauce before being … [Read more...]
Lacto-fermented Salsa Verde *
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This salsa is one of my all-time favorites (the other is this roasted tomato salsa). This green salsa is excellent on top of anything from tortilla chips, eggs, tacos, beans, and more! I could go on and on about the many uses of this lacto-fermented delight. But I won't, so you can get to making this for yourself … [Read more...]
Lacto-fermented Hummus (Garbanzo Bean Dip)
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Traditional hummus makes a great healthy snack when served with some fresh veggies along side. THIS hummus is even more "nutritious" due to the lacto-fermentation process, which creates beneficial probiotics and numerous enzymes that are so important for good health. So, go ahead and serve this version at your next get … [Read more...]
