CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

I struggled with the title of this post. I wanted to call it "The Best Condiment in the Whole Wide World" or "The King of All Sauces", but I couldn't come up with anything  royal or prestigious enough to describe its worth. The bottom line is, I just cannot say enough about Chimichurri!

A long time ago, I found the recipe in a pamphlet that Willams-Sonoma was giving out. Back then, I started making it to accompany Argentinian Steak Kabobs, and it was a huge hit. Slowly over the years though, I have discovered that Chimichurri can be used as a mouthwatering topping for any cut of steak, beef, chicken, sausage, fish, even seafood!

Every time I serve it, guests beg for more, even after eating it with the main course. Usually they just slather some on their plate and then mop it up with bread! Mmmm....



Once, I was even asked for an entire vatful, "To Go", apparently so this person (who shall remain nameless) could take it home, and bathe in it.....               ?

That is taking it a tad bit too far if you ask me, but anyway.....

Here is the recipe. Enjoy!

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CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

1 CUP PACKED FRESH CILANTRO LEAVES
3/4 CUP PACKED FRESH FLAT LEAF PARSLEY LEAVES
4 LARGE GARLIC CLOVES, CHOPPED
2 FRESH JALAPENO CHILI PEPPERS, SEEDED
1 TABLESPOON OREGANO
1 1/2 TEASPOON SALT
1/2 CUP OLIVE OIL
3 TABLESPOONS WHITE WINE VINEGAR
3 TABLESPOONS FRESH LIME JUICE

IN A FOOD PROCESSOR OR BLENDER COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS AND PROCESS TO FORM A SMOOTH PUREE. COVER AND REFRIGERATE UNTIL READY TO SERVE. (CAN ALSO BE FROZEN FOR UP TO TWO WEEKS. DEFROST BEFORE SERVING.)

Quick Bites: Unforgettable Burger

Keeping dinner "interesting" isn't easy.

Last summer, our friends Heather and John had us over for burgers. But not just any burgers.....super-amazing, uniquely interesting, fan-tab-ulous burgers!

Yesterday I was looking at my organic ground beef burgers defrosting and I thought, how boring. But then, images of those magnificent burgers they made for us last summer flashed into my head, and I immediately recalled the unforgettable, yet easy, ingredients for this decadent meal.

Here goes:
4 beef patties (you can use turkey or veggie burgers too)
4 kaiser rolls (nice, soft, squishy ones)
4 fried eggs
4 slices of Muenster cheese
4 slices of Canadian bacon (or you can go a little crazy and use pork roll or Taylor ham)
4 dollops of guacamole
salt and pepper as desired

Prepare the eggs and Canadian bacon (the slices shrink so feel free to use 2 or 3 per burger). Then cook your burgers well and melt a slice of cheese on top of each burger.

Arrange as follows:
On the bottom half of the roll start with your fried egg.

Next is the Canadian bacon, then burger with cheese.

 Then smear some guacamole on the top half of the roll.

Place it on top of your "tower of deliciousness", and you have now gone from "ordinary burger" to "gastronomic experience"!!!!!!!!!

I served it with Veggie Straws, deli pickles, and Birch Beer. How easy was that? (So whadda ya think?)  If you have a favorite burger with interesting toppings, please, share your secrets with Fifi.......