Recipe Wednesday

Recipe #20

My wife found this chimichurri sauce recipe in the newspaper one fine summer day.  I don't remember exactly why she keeps searching for a Chimichurri Sauce recipe, but she mentioned this to me when she saw it.  I determined then that we should try the recipe and I could post it to my blog.  You may want to follow the link to see the original article in the Recipes column of the Flavor section of the Houston Chronicle Chron.com .

Summer Herb Chimichurri

3 cloves garlic, peeled
½ large shallot, peeled
1½ cups packed parsley leaves
1½ cups packed basil leaves
¾ cup packed mint leaves
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ small red onion, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper



Using the blade attachment of a food processor, chop the garlic, shallot, herbs, vinegar and lemon juice until well combined and slightly chunky. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil through the tube in a steady stream until the sauce is well blended and the herbs are finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl, stir in the red onion, and season to taste with salt and pepper. 

Serve immediately, or transfer to a covered container and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the sauce. Cover and refrigerate up to 1 week.



This recipe was printed in the Houston Chronicle of Wednesday, September 8, 2010 along with suggestions to try it on grilled and sliced flank or skirt steak.  Mixing with mayonnaise to spread on sandwiches or burgers was also offered as a suggestion.  Salmon might be rubbed and slow roasted in the oven.  It could also be whisked with a little extra olive oil and tossed with seasonal greens for a herb tinged salad.

Please try it.  You will like it!

Recipe Wednesday #19 (A Day Late on Thursday)

Sorry I missed my Wednesday deadline for my recipe. This week I chose not to give a specific recipe. Instead I will refer you to one of the ways I like get new recipes. I simply go to the computer and go to the "World Wide Web". One of my favorite sites is:
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You can view a number of recipes here. If you like you can even sign up for an e-mail service to have recipes and other information concerning their products and related recipes sent directly to your Inbox. Check it out and find your own recipes. Please comment if this information and the link is useful to you for finding your own recipes.

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Smile!

You're On Candid Camera.

This is a recent picture of our granddaughter, Kira, showing off one of her birthday presents. Look closely at the jewelry set she is wearing. This set includes the tiara on her head, the necklace around her neck, and the dangle clip on earrings on her ears. This beautiful heart shaped set includes all three heart shaped, pink plastic 'stone'. The set does include a ring with the pink plastic heart, but is not visible in this picture. This beautiful jewelry set was given to Kira by her cousins from Corpus Christi, Texas. They were in town visiting for the party. This was the social event of the day with a 2 year birthday party hosted by the grandparents, Lance and Pam, at a local eating establishment. Numerous friends and relatives enjoyed hamburgers, chicken nuggets, fries, and drinks accompanied by ice cream and cake. Happy Birthday Kira!

Recipe Wednesday #12

This week I found a recipe in one of those advertising inserts from the Sunday newspaper. It was one of those inserts with all the grocery and other coupons and other advertising for most national name brand products. This recipe looked like a quick and easy recipe and something which might be good to prepare and cook out on the grill for great weekend or family event. It was found in the insert with an ad and a Manufacturer's Coupon for Owens Fresh Roll Sausage. You may follow the link for more information about the Owens company, their products, and more of their recipes. Here follows a recipe for:

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Owens Backyard Burgers

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1 lb. Owens Original Roll Sausage

1 lb. ground beef

2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp. ground pepper

8 hamburger buns

Lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced onion (suggested toppings)

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In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients. Form into 8 patties. Over medium heat on grill, cook burgers on each side until done (no longer pink), about 10-15 minutes. Serve with buns and favorite toppings.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10-15 minutes

Yields: 8 burgers

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I hope you have an opportinity to try this or any of my other recipes and have a pleasant eating experience with your family and friends. Enjoy!