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Basic Chimichurri Sauce

Basic Chimichurri Sauce

A flavorful sauce made of parsley and cilantro. It makes a great sauce for anything grilled, and also makes a great marinade. Thin out the sauce with more olive oil and red wine vinegar, if desired.

Basic Chimichurri Sauce
Author: Renee Shelton
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Italian flat leaf parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/8 cup chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon dried chili flakes depending on desired heat
  • Up to 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
  1. Add everything to a food processor, and process until combined.
  2. Adjust flavoring with chili flakes and salt, and add in additional olive oil and red wine vinegar for desired consistency.
Fresh Kiwi and Asian Pear Salsa with Dried Cranberries and Herbs

Fresh Kiwi and Asian Pear Salsa with Dried Cranberries and Herbs

A great fruit salsa for seafoods and poultry dishes. Add in fresh Serrano chiles for a little spice.

Fresh Kiwi and Asian Pear Salsa with Dried Cranberries and Herbs
A fresh fruit salsa with many different uses. Spice it up with hot chiles, or use different colored kiwi.
Author: Renee Shelton
Ingredients
  • 6 kiwi fruit peeled and diced
  • 4 Asian pears cored and diced
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 shallots minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped chives
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/8 cup sherry vinegar
  • 4 to 6 tablespoons orange blossom honey
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/8 cup chopped fresh basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Stir the pears, kiwi fruit, cranberries, shallots, chives, lemon juice, and sherry vinegar together to coat the fruit.
  2. Add in 4 tablespoons honey and rest of the herbs. Taste, and if a sweeter salsa is desired, add in the remaining 2 tablespoons. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Serve.
Recipe Notes

For a spicy salsa, chop up fresh chile peppers and stir into the salsa.

Adapted from Food Management Magazine, June 2006