Walnut Cilantro Pesto

Antique Mommy is at it again!

This looks like a pesto I could actually make -- since I do know how to operate a food processor!

And, since I LOVE me some cilantro, I do plan on trying it.

Passing it along.

Salsa

This recipe was given to me by a precious friend from Temple. It's becoming one of the precious few (if not the only) things I am quasi-known for around Abilene! People LOVE my hot sauce! Sadly, my 'quality control' is a little 'if-fy' and I NEVER KNOW how hot it's going to be. So, roll your dice...:

1 lg. (28 oz.) can tomatoes (diced, crushed, or whole – whatever’s cheapest!)
cilantro (I like to use a LOT – 1 bunch if there is plenty, 2 bunches if small)
½ medium onion
1 or 2 jalapenos

Blend together in blender. Pour into saucepan. Add:
1 TBSP. salt
½ TBSP. cumin
½ TBSP. garlic powder
1 TBSP. veg. oil

Mix together. Heat over med./low heat until just beginning to boil. (It starts as an almost green color because of the cilantro – as it heats, it turns a rich red color. This is how I judge when it’s done). Enjoy and share with many others!
“Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” Romans 12:13

Green Sauce

Borrowed/ Stolen from Boomama's blog, and she evidently got it from Big Mama:

3 medium size green tomatoes, coarsely chopped
4 tomatillos, coarsely chopped
1-2 jalapenos,coarsely chopped
3 small cloves garlic
3 medium size ripe avocados
4 sprigs of cilantro (I think the cilantro is optional. But I’m not much of a cilantro fan.)(But Sarah is and 4 sprigs are not NEARLY enough!!!)
1 tsp. salt (more if you like)
1 1/2 c. sour cream

Place tomatoes, tomatillos, jalapenos and garlic in saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer 15 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Peel, seed, and slice avocados, then set aside.

Combine tomatillo mix with avocados and (OPTIONAL) cilantro in food processor until smooth.

Add in salt and sour cream, then mix well.

Serve with your favorite tortilla chips - and if the chips happen to be warm, all the better.

Eat until you’re sick.

Everything Sauce

I really don't have a name for this sauce, but it is so yummy we continue to invent things to put it on. Maybe pancakes! :-)

In a small saucepan over low heat, put:
1/2 stick butter
juice of 1 lemon (I use concentrate)
yolk of 1 egg

Heat and stir until butter is melted, then add:
1-2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 stick butter

Stir until butter is melted and serve.

Yesterday we had baked salmon, angel hair pasta, and green peas. For the kids I made 3 little piles on their plates and poured the sauce over all of it. For Troy and I, I started with the pasta and piled the salmon and peas on.

I have also put this on top of an angel hair dish that I put grilled chicken strips and sautee'd (in garlic and butter, of course) spinach, peas, and mushrooms on. Add Faux Focaccia and you will think you're at the Macaroni Grill!