Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri sauce is a Argentinian Spanish condiment similar to pesto

                                      Use chimichurri sauce on top of carne asada tacos

                                                      drizzle it over grilled vegetables,

                   grilled french bread, grilled chicken, fish, or pasta - the possibilities are endless. 
                   Bring to room temperature before serving. Will keep refrigerated a couple days.



1 cup packed fresh cilantro
1 cup packed italian flat leaf parsley
juice of 2 limes
1/2 cup olive oil
2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic
1/2 jalapeño, seeded
1 teaspoon cumin


In a food processor pulse jalapeño, onion and garlic to chop. Add cilantro and parsley and pulse again. Add lime, vinegar, oil and cumin and pulse until you get desired consistency, but don't pulse too much, or you will make a paste.

The Best Alfredo Sauce with Ham and Peas

No one will guess how easy it is to make. Pair it up with a green salad and toasted garlic french bread it will be a hit!

• 3/4 pd bow tie pasta, or pasta of your choice
• 1 cup frozen peas ( or 2 cups cooked broccoli florets)
• 2 tbl. all - purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tbl. salted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese - in the green can
• 3/4 tsp salt (seems like a lot, but not salty)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 pd lean sliced ham, cut into slivers

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling for pasta. Add pasta; cook 12 minutes, or until firm, but tender. Add peas for last 3 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water; drain pasta.

Meanwhile, shake together flour and milk in a jar with a tight fitting lid until blended. Heat butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Whisk in milk mixture. Simmer 3 minutes. Whisk in cream cheese, 2 tbl. parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Simmer, whisking, 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Toss together pasta, peas or broccoli, sauce and ham in large bowl. Add 1/4 -1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water, tossing to make creamy sauce. Top with remaining parmesan. Serve hot.