Sunbeam LC9000 Dips & Sauces, Chimmichurri, Makes 2 ½ cups, Basil and Cashew Pesto, Makes 2 cups

Dips & Sauces

Chimmichurri

This is a great sauce for steaks or any grilled meat.

Makes: 2 ½ cups

1 bunch fresh flat leaf parsley

2 cloves garlic

½red onion

½cup olive oil

¼cup red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon fresh oregano

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1.Using the small processing bowl fitted with the small universal ‘s’ blade process parsley, garlic and onion until roughly chopped.

2.Add remaining ingredients through the small chute and process until all ingredients are finely chopped. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

3.Store in a clean, covered container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

TIP: This sauce is also great for marinading. Marinade meat in half of the chimmichurri then serve with the remaining sauce.

Basil and Cashew Pesto

Spread on a thick piece of bread for a quick snack.

Makes: 2 cups

1 bunch fresh basil

1bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley

1clove garlic

1½ cups cashew nuts, roasted

1cup baby spinach ¹⁄³ cup olive oil

1tablespoon lemon juice

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1.Using the large processing bowl fitted with the large universal ‘s’ blade process all ingredients until roughly chopped. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

2.Store in a clean, covered container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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