You could probably make this dish in the time it takes to read this recipe. It depends, of course, on good olives, which don’t come out of a jar or a can. Ideally, you use green olives stuffed with garlic; this saves you the work of pitting them (although it’s probably a good idea to [...]
Archive for the ‘Sauces and Condiments’ Category
Green Olive-Almond Pesto
Posted in Essential Ingredients, Sauces and Condiments, Vegan on March 13, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Garlic-Lime Butter with Smoked Paprika
Posted in Sauces and Condiments, Vegetarian on August 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
While I still believe that there is nothing better in August than fresh corn-on-the-cob with nothing more than butter and salt, this smoky-spicy-limey-salty butter makes a really nice change of pace for corncob slathering. This would also taste great on bruschetta (however you pronounce it), grilled vegetables, roast chicken, steak… Hell, I’d eat this on [...]
Fava Bean Crostini
Posted in Appetizers, Beans, Sauces and Condiments, Vegan, Vegetables on July 15, 2010 | 1 Comment »
I better put this up while it’s still fava bean season. Fava beans are almost next to artichokes in my book of things which are such a pain in the ass to cook that I almost never make them. (I love artichokes, but I feel about them the way I feel about sushi: I’d rather [...]
Tomato Sauce
Posted in Essential Ingredients, Sauces and Condiments, Vegan on July 10, 2010 | 2 Comments »
A few years ago, my dad asked me if I had a good recipe for a tomato sauce to complement the pizza he was making. He seemed a little nonplussed when I said, “Saute some onions and garlic; stir in some canned tomatoes.” Apparently, he had been expecting something more elaborate. I’ve had several conversations [...]
Snow Pea and Jicama Slaw with Ginger Vinaigrette
Posted in Appetizers, Salads, Sauces and Condiments, Side Dishes, Vegan on July 4, 2010 | 2 Comments »
I was really proud of this one. Very summery and refreshing, this is a great topping for tacos. 1 small jicama, peeled 1 lb. snow peas, washed 1 handful grape tomatoes, washed 1 clove of garlic, peeled 1 1-inch piece of ginger, peeled 1 lemon 1 T honey 2 T apple cider or rice vinegar [...]
Smoked Paprika Aioli (Allioli con Pimenton)
Posted in Essential Ingredients, Sauces and Condiments, Vegetarian on June 7, 2010 | 6 Comments »
If they called it “mayonnaise”, you would never eat it. But since it’s called “aioli”, you can’t get enough of it. It’s been so ubiquitous on restaurant menus over the past few years that I propose that the last decade be renamed the “Aioli Aughts”. Aioli (or, by the Catalan spelling, allioli) is simply mayonnaise [...]
Green Garlic Pesto
Posted in Appetizers, Essential Ingredients, Sauces and Condiments, Vegetarian on April 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Thank God it’s April. Granted, here in the Pacific Northwest, the weather has actually gotten worse since February. But at least the days are longer and the farmers’ markets finally have something besides turnips and potatoes. To celebrate all things green, here is this recipe—absolute heaven for garlic lovers. It’s inspired by the pesto that [...]
Romesco Sauce
Posted in Essential Ingredients, Sauces and Condiments, Vegan on March 31, 2010 | 6 Comments »
Boy, is romesco sauce good. Mmm, mmm, mmm. Romesco sauce is further evidence that one should have almonds in the freezer at all times, ready to jump into the food processor at a moment’s notice. It is also further evidence that garlic is good, that red peppers should always be roasted, that a little sherry [...]
Roasted Pepper Purée
Posted in Essential Ingredients, Sauces and Condiments, Vegan on March 19, 2010 | 4 Comments »
Once the peppers are roasted and peeled, it takes all of thirty seconds to create this delicious and versatile condiment. The basic ingredients are: 4 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, roasted and peeled 1 t (or more, to taste) vinegar, preferably sherry olive oil, as needed (about 2 T) The procedure couldn’t be simpler: Put [...]
Pan-Seared Strawberry Salsa
Posted in Appetizers, Fruit, Sauces and Condiments, Vegan on March 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The quarts of strawberries are on sale for $1.50 each. It would be nice to eat some fruit, you think, given that summer is still several months away. Your locavorous conscience bristles at eating such blatantly industrial and non-local food, chiding you with a voice that sounds like an eerie blend of Michael Pollan’s and [...]
