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3 cups flat-leaf (a.k.a. Italian) leaf parsley*, packed 3 1/2 to 4 cups fresh mint leaves, packed 3 green serrano peppers**, seeded, deveined and coarsely chopped 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 2 tbsp. stone-ground mustard 3 tbsp. honey 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 to 3/4 c extra virgin olive oil Refrigerated pesto will last for at least 5 days. DIRECTIONS In a large food processor bowl, combine parsley, mint, peppers, garlic, mustard, honey, salt and pepper until thoroughly mixed. With processor running, slowly pour in olive oil and thoroughly mix. Refrigerate leftovers in a tightly covered container. Yield: 10-12 servings (makes 1 1/2 cups) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Difficulty Rating: Easy Tips & Notes *Italian parsley is also known as flat leaf parsley. It has a stronger, less bitter flavor compared to regular parsley. **Serrano peppers which look like thinner jalapeno peppers are hotter and more potent.
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12 small new potatoes 4 tea. Butter 4 tea. Minced fresh parsley 4 tea. Minced fresh chives Fresh Parsley for sprigs, for garnish DIRECTIONS Wash potatoes. Peel 1/2 inch strip around the center of each potato and place potatoes in a medium saucepan of cold water. Add enough additional water to pan to cover potatoes by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium heat until potatoes are easily pierced by a fork but still firm. Approx. 20 minutes. Place butter in microwave safe bowl and melt. Stir in parsley and chives. Pour over drained potatoes and toss to coat. Garnish with more parsley and serve. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS
5 tomatoes, diced 1 onion, chopped 1 cucumber, sliced 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1/2 cup chopped parsley 2 tablespoons crushed garlic 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar Salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Toss and add salt and pepper to taste. Chill and serve. INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 lbs. slender green beans 3 Tab. Sherry wine vinegar 5 Tab. Walnut oil 2 Tab. Olive oil 3 Tab, fresh chives, chopped 3 Tab. Fresh parsley, chopped 3 Tab. Shallots, minced 3 Tab. Fresh basil, chopped 2 small firm but ripe pears such as Bosc,peeled,cored and cut into matchstick size strips. 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted & chopped 1-1/2-ounce piece Parmesan cheese, shaved with vegetable peeler DIRECTIONS 1. Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp– about 6 minutes. Drain, then rinse with cold water. Drain well and set aside, Can prepare beans ahead and chill in refrigerator. 2. Whisk together walnut oil, vinegar, olive oil, chives, parsley and shallots in large bowl. Add green beans, basil, pears and walnuts; toss gently. Season with salt and pepper. Top with Parmesan, and serve. Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 10-15 minutes Cook Time: 6 minutes Total Time: 20-25 minutes INGREDIENTS
2 small cloves garlic, smashed 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar 3/4 cup buttermilk 1/2 tsp dried dill (or 1 tbsp. chopped fresh dill) 1 tbsp. finely chopped Italian parsley 1 tbsp. finely chopped celery leaves 1 tsp ground pepper DIRECTIONS Sprinkle the garlic with a pinch of the salt and chop to a paste. In a bowl, whish together the garlic, sour cream or yogurt, mayonnaise and vinegar. Then whisk in the buttermilk and season with herbs, remaining salt, and pepper. Makes about 2 cups. INGREDIENTS
1 cucumber 2 cups (1 pint) fresh blueberries 2 tbsp. green onions, thinly sliced 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. lime juice 1/2 c cilantro or parsley leaves, coarsely chopped and loosely packed 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 1/2 c crumbled feta cheese, optional DIRECTIONS With a sharp knife, cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with tip of a spoon. Cut into thin slices. In a large bowl, toss cucumber, blueberries, scallions and cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, lime juice, and salt and pepper. Pour over the cucumber mixture and toss to combine. Sprinkle with feta cheese if desired. Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Difficulty Rating: Easy Tips & Notes Try serving this refreshing salad with grilled fish or meats |
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