Hi All! It's been a while! Got a new recipe to share: Parmesan Salsa...

[sandi-in-hawaii]

It's been kinda crazy busy, so I haven't been cooking much, but I just made this yesterday, and evryone went crazy over it!

Parmesan Salsa, adapted from a recipe from Michael Chiarello

8 oz Parmiggiano

8 oz Pecorino Romano

2 cloves garlic

1 tsp. sundried tomato flakes

1 tsp. dried basil

About 1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Cut the cheeses into 1" chunks, then throw into a blender. Pulse until the cheese is chopped, not too fine.

Add the garlic, herbs and oil, and blend until well mixed. (I didn't measure the oil - I probably started with a half cup, then jus added until I got the consistency of a salsa.)

Serve on crostini, and garnish with a leaf of Italian parsley.

Fabulous appetizer, and so easy!

(The original recipe is at the link. Read the reviews for additional serving suggestions, i.e. over pasta, over roasted veggies, etc.)

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/michael-chiarello/salsa-di-parmigiano-recipe/index.html

 

[barb_b]

Great to"see" you Sandi!

 

[marilynfl]

I recently saw your "helmet head" shot in Photobucket. Still makes me smile!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g166/Finer_Kitchens/100_1446.jpg

 

[barbara-in-va]

Sandi, welcome back! Made this salsa many times and love it. It's really good over pasta too.

 

[pat-nocal]

Yum! I'll bet this would be great on pizza too.

 

[pat-nocal]

Would be a great starter to the Chicken Cacciatore on SallyBR's blog today, another Chiarello recipe

that would make fine dinner party fare. (Thank you Sally for such enticing photos and stories).

http://bewitchingkitchen.com/2011/10/26/chiarellos-chicken-cacciatore/

 

[pat-nocal]

I feel a casual dinner party menu coming on...lol. This fennel spiced prawn salad would make

a nice first course.

Hmmmmm, what to have for dessert? smileys/smile.gif

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/michael-chiarello/fennel-spiced-prawns-with-citrus-salad-recipe/index.html

 

[Guest]

Thank for the link to the Bewitching, Pat!

I saw the hits coming from here, it always gives me a warm feeling... smileys/wink.gif

 

[pat-nocal]

You deserve that warm feeling. Thanks for all the great recipes you make and present on your blog.

I love reading your newsletters when they arrive in my email. Such warmth, science, stories, and great recipes you present for all of us. (((Sally)))

 

[Marg CDN]

Something creamy after this. I'll be interested to know how you like it. I'm putting it on my list.

 

[pat-nocal]

Mmm, yes, something creamy would be good. Maybe a caramel panna cotta, or

other flavor....possibly paired with a couple of tiny crisp cookies. My first thoughts went straight to tiramisu but then I dismissed it because I've had so much tiramisu of late that I'm *over* it. At least for a while. smileys/wink.gif

My have to give this dinner menu a try soon. smileys/smile.gif

 

[angak1]

thanks Sandi! this sounds wonderful over veggies.

 

[angak1]

hahaha! now we know who to get the "helmet" from

 

[angak1]

I was thinking something lemony, like that secret recipe Marg mentioned up in 20745

 

[Marg CDN]

As soon as that recipe shows up, I'll post it. I know it's here somewhere.

 

[pat-nocal]

Made the Chicken Cacciatore Pronto last night, the version from his cookbook

(the same recipe is at the Napastyle link), and we liked the dish. An easy-to-execute dish for a weeknight.

http://www.napastyle.com/recipe/recipe.jsp?productId=2322

 

[deb-in-mi]

Made it last night - delish! Thank you, Sandi! What else do you put it on?