Today I made some kickin pesto. It was only kickin, not bangin, I admit. Something about it was bitter. Not sure what was up with that. This is what was in it:
1/4 c. olive oil
1/4 c. pine nuts
3 cloves garlic
2 c. basil, packed
1/4 c. parmesan cheese, grated
1 tsp. lemon juice
(makes 1 cup)
All blended together in that order, basically.
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September 9, 2009
August 13, 2009
Recipe: Fresh salsa + Supplies
There are a billion ways to make fresh salsa--the simplest way is what I whipped up late last night:
- Roma tomatoes ("Fresh salsa" variety, lots of meat, less guts, intended for salsa)
- Red onion, diced
- Cilantro, fresh, chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
I wish I had some hot peppers ready to be added... but I don't. My boss was telling me about his "rainbow salsa" which uses lots of colors of tomatoes (different varieties). I ate some today at lunch and it was great. So refreshing. I would care for it to be a little more spicy next time.
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Today I stopped by the hardware store and bought some "potting mix" and a package of 32 small peat-pots for seed starting. I plan on starting a handful of kale plants, more spinach, maybe lettuce, and possibly some swiss chard... These tiny peat-pots are perfect for transplanting. By the time you have a suitable seedling, the peat is really easy to tear apart so you don't end up losing the potting soil from the fragile roots that aren't hairy enough to hold on to it.
- Roma tomatoes ("Fresh salsa" variety, lots of meat, less guts, intended for salsa)
- Red onion, diced
- Cilantro, fresh, chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
I wish I had some hot peppers ready to be added... but I don't. My boss was telling me about his "rainbow salsa" which uses lots of colors of tomatoes (different varieties). I ate some today at lunch and it was great. So refreshing. I would care for it to be a little more spicy next time.
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Today I stopped by the hardware store and bought some "potting mix" and a package of 32 small peat-pots for seed starting. I plan on starting a handful of kale plants, more spinach, maybe lettuce, and possibly some swiss chard... These tiny peat-pots are perfect for transplanting. By the time you have a suitable seedling, the peat is really easy to tear apart so you don't end up losing the potting soil from the fragile roots that aren't hairy enough to hold on to it.
August 11, 2009
August 9, 2009
Recipe: Pizza Sauce
Today I called "Nanny"--my grandmother-in-law--to get a homemade pizza sauce recipe. When she realized I was using home grown Roma tomatoes and basil she was really hyped. She explained how her mother made pizza sauce when she was growing up.
In a nutshell, it involved boiling the tomatoes, peeling them, then cooking them down with garlic, basil, and salt.
I already wish I would've cut out the tough "white part" where the stem attaches, before boiling them down. Also, I missed the part about squeezing out most of the juice/seeds before cooking the tomatoes with garlic, basil, and salt... So it's a bit juicy.
My plan is to fill one or two freezer-safe zip-lock bags and freeze them for the next round of homemade pizza--another awesome recipe passed down from Nanny.
To be honest, the sauce is still cooking, so I have no clue how it will turn out, but I'll write an update when I do.
In a nutshell, it involved boiling the tomatoes, peeling them, then cooking them down with garlic, basil, and salt.
I already wish I would've cut out the tough "white part" where the stem attaches, before boiling them down. Also, I missed the part about squeezing out most of the juice/seeds before cooking the tomatoes with garlic, basil, and salt... So it's a bit juicy.
My plan is to fill one or two freezer-safe zip-lock bags and freeze them for the next round of homemade pizza--another awesome recipe passed down from Nanny.
To be honest, the sauce is still cooking, so I have no clue how it will turn out, but I'll write an update when I do.
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