Homemade Condiments, Salad Dressings,Salsas & More
Easy, Quick & Fresh Recipes To MakeAt Home!
S. L. Watson
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Pesto, aioli, mayonnaise, salsas,relishes, flavored butters, sauces, spreads, dips and salad dressingsadd flavorful zing to your dishes.
Included are sweet, spicy andsavory recipes to enhance your meals and snacks. All the recipes are quick and easy tomake. No special equipment needed and no special ingredients. Theingredients are easy to find at grocery stores and most you probablyhave already in your pantry.
Pesto, Mayonnaise, Mustard &Aioli
Pesto are so easy to make but they areexpensive at the grocery store. A freshly made pesto always tastebetter than store bought pesto They take minutes to make and you cancontrol the ingredients in the recipe.
My family loves flavored mayonnaise andmustard. We use them on sandwiches or in dips. Some are great overgrilled or cooked meats and served with fresh or cooked vegetables.
Toasted Pecan Pesto
Makes 1 cup Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped pecans 2 cups fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup olive oil 3 large garlic cloves, peeled 1/8 tsp. salt Directions Preheat the oven to 350. Spreadthe pecans on a baking sheet.
Bake for 8 minutes or until the pecansare fragrant and toasted. Remove the pan from the oven and cool for20 minutes. Add the pecans, basil leaves, Parmesancheese, olive oil, garlic and salt to a food processor. Process untilsmooth and combined. Store the pesto covered in the refrigerator. lemon juice 1 garlic clove, peeled & chopped 1/4 tsp. dried crushed red pepperflakes 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 cup olive oil Directions Add the parsley, cilantro, walnuts,Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt to afood processor. salt 1/4 cup olive oil Directions Add the parsley, cilantro, walnuts,Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt to afood processor.
Process until combined. With the food processorrunning, slowly add the olive oil. Process until smooth and combined.Serve immediately.
Cilantro Pesto
Makes 2 cups Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 tsp. cumin seeds 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup cold water 2 garlic cloves, peeled 1 tbs. salt Directions Preheat the oven to 350. salt Directions Preheat the oven to 350.
Place thepecans on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes or until the pecans aretoasted. Stir the pecans after 3 minutes. Remove the pecans from theoven and cool for 10 minutes. In a skillet over medium heat, add thecumin seeds. Stir constantly and cook for 2 minutes or until theseeds are toasted.
Remove the skillet from the heat and cool for 10minutes. Add the pecans, cumin seeds, cilantro,Parmesan cheese, olive oil, cold water, garlic, lemon juice and saltto a blender. Process until smooth and combined.
Spinach & Herb Pesto
This is delicious on breads, eggs andpasta. Makes 1 1/2 cups Ingredients 1 1/3 cups grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup packed fresh baby spinach 2/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup fresh parsley 1/4 cup toasted chopped pecans 3 tbs. fresh lemon juice 1 tbs. fresh tarragon leaves 2 garlic cloves, chopped 3/4 tsp. kosher salt Directions Add all the ingredients to a foodprocessor. kosher salt Directions Add all the ingredients to a foodprocessor.
Process until smooth and combined.
Spinach Pesto Sauce
Makes 1 3/4 cups Ingredients 10 oz. pkg. frozen spinach, thawed 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbs. dried basil 1/2 tsp. unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup hot water Directions Add all the ingredients to a foodprocessor. unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup hot water Directions Add all the ingredients to a foodprocessor.
Process until smooth. Leftover sauce can be refrigeratedup to 1 week. Use on your favorite pasta or pizza.This sauce is especially good on pizza with fresh vegetables,provolone cheese, artichokes, roasted red bell peppers, black olivesand bacon for toppings.
Collard Green & Olive Pesto
Makes 3 cups Ingredients 1 cup pitted green olives 4 garlic cloves, peeled 1 lb. collard greens, trimmed andchopped 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tbs. white wine vinegar 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper 1 cup olive oil 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions Add the green olives and garlic to afood processor. black pepper 1 cup olive oil 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions Add the green olives and garlic to afood processor.
Pulse until finely chopped. Add the collard greens,lemon zest, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, salt and black pepper tothe food processor. Pulse until the greens are finely chopped. With the food processor running, slowlyadd the olive oil. Process until combined. Add the Parmesan cheeseand pulse until the pesto is smooth and combined.
Refrigerate in anairtight container up to 3 days.
Olive Pesto
Makes 2 cups Ingredients 7 oz. jar pitted kalamata olives,drained 7 oz. jar pimento stuffed Spanisholives, drained 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3 tbs. olive oil 2 tbs. black pepper 1 tsp. smoked paprika Directions Add all the ingredients to a foodprocessor. smoked paprika Directions Add all the ingredients to a foodprocessor.
Process until smooth and combined.
Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
Makes 1 1/2 cups Ingredients 2 pkgs. sun dried tomatoes, 3 oz. size 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup fresh parsley 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup pine nuts 3 garlic cloves, peeled 3 tbs. cold water 1 tbs. lemon juice Directions Add all the ingredients to a foodprocessor.
Process until smooth and combined.
Herb Pesto
Makes 1 cup Ingredients 2/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup fresh parsley 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup pine nuts 1/4 cup cold water 2 garlic cloves, peeled 2 tbs. fresh oregano leaves 1 tbs. fresh rosemary leaves 1 tbs. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. black pepper Directions Add all the ingredients to a foodprocessor. black pepper Directions Add all the ingredients to a foodprocessor.
Process until smooth and combined.
Basil Pesto
Makes 2 cups Ingredients 2 cups fresh basil leaves 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup pine nuts 2 garlic cloves, peeled 3 tbs. cold water 1 tbs. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. salt Directions Add all the ingredients to a foodprocessor.
Gremolata
Makes 1/2 cup Ingredients 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 1 tbs. grated lemon zest 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 tsp. salt Directions Add all the ingredients to a smallbowl. salt Directions Add all the ingredients to a smallbowl.