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BASIL PESTO
1/3 cup raw pine nuts, almonds, walnuts, or pecans, toasted 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 cloves garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup canola oil Combine the basil, cooled nuts/seeds, Parmesan, lemon juice, garlic and salt in a food processor or blender. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the oil. Process until the mixture is well blended but still has some texture, scrape down the sides as necessary. Store leftover pesto in the refrigerator, covered, for up to one week. You can also freeze pesto – I like to use an ice cube tray lined with plastic wrap. Once…
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REFRIGERATOR PICKLED ONIONS
2 red onions, halved vertically and then sliced 1.5 cups apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp pickling spice 1 tsp red pepper flakes 1 garlic clove 1.5 tsp salt. 0.5 cup water Pack 4 cup jar with onions (or two smaller jars) Mix other ingredients and bring to a boil. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then pour over onions. Add lid and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before eating.