My Favorite Summer Recipes

Pesto Sauce

3 1/2 cups chopped fresh basil

1 cup chopped fresh parsley (remove stems)

1 cup olive oil

2 Tbsp pine nuts

5 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2cups grated Parmesan cheese

1 Tbsp black pepper

1. Puree basil, parsley, oil, nuts and garlic in blender.
2. Transfer to a bowl and add cheese and pepper.  Stir together and let sit a few hours at room temp.

Tropical Salsa

This is good alone with chips but can also be served over seafood like scallops.

1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple

1/2 cup diced fresh mango

1/2 cup peeled and diced cucumber

1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

3 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

4 teaspoons fresh limes juice

OPTIONAL: 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

Combine all ingredients.  Season with salt and pepper.

Caesar Salad Dressing

2 lemons, juiced

5 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp Dijon mustard

1 1/2cups olive oil

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

2 cups shredded Romano Parmesan

pepper

1. In the blender, combine lemon juice, garlic, mustard, olive oil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and cheese. Add pepper to taste.