Salsa Verde

adapted from a Cooking Light recipe 2 teaspoons cumin seeds 3 jalapeno peppers 2 pounds tomatillos, husks removed and tomatillos washed 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro3 […]

Basil Pesto

recipe by Ina Garten 1/4 cup walnuts1/4 cup pignolis (pine nuts)3 tablespoons chopped garlic (9 cloves)5 cups fresh basil leaves, packed1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 1/2 […]

Michael’s Fennel Spice Rub

1 cup fennel seeds3 Tablespoons coriander seeds2 Tablespoons white peppercorns3 Tablespoons sea salt (preferrably grey) ** I tend to agree, grey salt is a great splurge. In a saucepan over […]

Red Barbecue Sauce

Joy of Cooking Barbecue Sauce 1 1/2 cups ketchup1 cup red wine vinegar1/4 cup worcestershire sauce1/4 cup soy sauce1 cup packed light brown sugar2 tablespoons dry mustard4 tablespoons chili powder1 […]