Recipe Tag: Sauces

Basil Pesto

Place all ingredients in a blender and purée until smooth.

Basil Oil

Place the olive oil and basil in a blender or mini chopper and process until smooth.

Chill.

Barbecue Sauce

Gather all ingredients and equipment.

Mix all ingredients together in a blender and chill overnight.

Arugula Pesto

Place the pine nuts, garlic, arugula, parmesan, water, maple syrup, salt, vinegar and olive oil in a mini-chopper or blender.

Pureé until smooth.

Shallot Jam

Place a large skillet in the oven and preheat to 400°F.

When the oven is hot, add the olive oil and swirl to coat the pan.

Add the shallots.

Roast for 15 minutes. Stir the shallots every 5 minutes.

After 15 minutes set the oven to broil.

Broil for 10 minutes. Stir the shallots about every 3 minutes.

Add the vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper to the pan.

Stir to coat the shallots well.

Return the pan to the oven and cook for another 6 minutes. Stir frequently.

Remove and let cool.

Serve warm or chill prior to using.

Sambal

Place the peppers, garlic, ginger and lemongrass in a blender or food processor.

Pulse the blender or food processor until the mixture is a coarse paste.

Slowly add the vinegar and pulse gently until blended.

Add the honey, lime zest and salt. Pulse gently until blended.

Place the sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat.

When the sauce begins to come to a boil, reduce the heat to simmer and cook for 5 minutes.

Remove from the heat and let cool.

Chill.

Cilantro, Garlic, and Avocado Crema

Place the garlic, lime and lime juice in a blender or mini-chopper.

Pulse for about 1 minute until the garlic is as small as possible.

Add the yogurt and pulse until blended.

Add the avocado, cilantro, salt and pepper.

Pulse until smooth.

Chill well before serving.