I enjoy being in the kitchen...

I really enjoy being in the kitchen. To me, it is really fun to create a new dish using an unusual combination of familiar ingredients. I like to have some “mixtures” in my fridge that I can throw into many of my recipes. I want to share some of my secrets with you.

I create a variety of "mixtures" in my kitchen from jams to spreads to dips. My favorite one is an herbal paste that I use as a spread and garnish. It is delicious on whole-grain toast or the perfect addition to spruce up a side dish of boiled potatoes (a dinner party favorite). This paste is also great in sandwiches. Feel free to add and experiment with any other herbs and spices you wish.

Herbal Paste

One bunch of each:
Parsley
Dill
Cilantro
A few basil leafs
Tarragon leafs
¼ cups or more good extra virgin olive oil
Juice from 1 lemon
Salt to taste

Separate herbs from debris and dirt. Soak in a big bowl in cold water for about one hour. Rinse 2-3 times or more until the water is clean and you do not see any dirt in the bottom. Drain excess water in a strainer. Chop the herbs on the cutting board and put it in Blendtec total mixer using whole juice button. If needed push the button again. Add salt (if you add salt after blending, it is easier to better estimate the amount needed).