In a blender, combine basil, garlic, nuts, and cheese. Slowly add oil while blender is running. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

In a saucepan, add the melted butter, chili peppers and garlic, and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk, beanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, honey and habanero sauce, and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve with grilled chicken, fish […]

In a bowl combine the oils. In another bowl combine the mustard, shallots, onions, yolk of egg, chopped egg, salt and pepper to taste and vinegar. Blend briskly with a wire whisk. Slowly dribble the combined oils into the bowl to create an emulsion. Add the horseradish, tarragon, parsley. Blend well with a whisk. Serve […]

In the top of a double boiler, slowly whisk 3/4 cup water into the cornstarch. Stir in the lemon juice, salt and cayenne to taste. Place the top over simmering water and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the top from the heat. Whisk in the egg yolks, one at […]

Combine all ingredients; cover and chill. Yield: 2 1/4 cups.

Finely chop the canned tomatoes with scissors and mix with the other ingredients. Turn into a bowl or jar and cover tightly and refrigerate for several hours or overnight to blend the flavors. Serve at room temperature as a side dish with meats, beans, and barbecue. Any leftovers can be refrigerated for several days.

Place whole squash in microsafe baking dish, 9×13″. e on HIGH for 10 minutes. Halve squash lengthwise. Remove seeds and membrane. Place squash, cut side up, in same baking dish. Add 1/3 cup water. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH for 12 minutes, giving dish a half a turn once. Let stand, covered, […]

Pat pork dry. Score well with sharp knife. Combine parsley, onion, peel, basil, and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk in 2/3 of oil. Rub into pork. Wrap in foil and refrigerate overnight. Let pork stand at room temperature 1 hour before roasting. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brush pork with remaining olive oil. […]

Mix all ingredients. Let sit for 30 minutes. Serve.

Combine tomatoes, cilantro, onion and hot pepper. Season to taste with sweetener, chili powder, salt, and wine vinegar. Yields 2 1/2 cups.