Blender Recipes, Basil Pesto Fresh

BLENDER RECIPES

1 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves

1 cup olive oil

3 tbsp. minced fresh garlic

1⁄2 cup pine nuts

1tsp. salt Method:

1.Add basil and oil to blender. Blend for 15 seconds.

2.Add pine nuts and garlic. Mix for 20-30 seconds.

3.The pesto can be stored in the refiger- ator or freezer for future use.

1⁄2 cup crumbled bleu cheese

1 cup vegetable oil 1⁄3		cup cider vinegar
1 tsp. salt	1⁄2	cup mayonnaise

1⁄2 tsp. white pepper

1 tbsp. chopped chives Method:

1.Combine all ingredients in blender. 2.Blend for about 15 seconds or until

Serves: 2-4

Ingredients:

11⁄2 cup catsup

1⁄3 cup prepared mustard

1 tbsp. worcestershire sauce

3 tbsp. dark brown sugar

1 tsp. salt

1⁄2 tsp. black pepper

2 tsp. onion powder

1⁄2 tsp. garlic powder Method:

1.Combine all ingredients in the blender.

2.Blend for about 15 seconds or until well blended.

Use as a marinade as well as a basting sauce.

Serves: 2-4

Ingredients:

2 tbsp. minced fresh garlic

1oz. anchovy fillets (about 6) cut up 2 tsp. anchovy oil

3 tbsp. olive oil

1⁄2 tsp. black pepper Dash of tabasco

1cup well drained calamata olives-

chopped Method:

1.Combine all of the ingredients except

the olives in the blender. Blend for about 15 seconds.

2.Add the olives and use an on/off pulsing motion to chop and incorpo- rate the olives. The mix should have a coarse texture.

Serve with crackers or toasted slices of French bread.

well blended.