Alis Green Sauce Food

AJI VERDE (PERUVIAN GREEN CHILI SAUCE)

Steps:

• Some recipes call for cilantro leaves only, but I threw in the stems as well to add some liquid to the sauce. I know cilantro is an acquired taste, so substitute with iceberg or romaine lettuce if you want a neutral taste but want to retain the green color.
• Halve and de-seed the chili peppers. Make sure you wear gloves or thoroughly wash your hands afterward. And don't rub your eyes!
• Puree all the ingredients in a blender, food processor, or hand immersion blender. It's like making pesto, start with the basic portions and adjust according to your taste. What worked for me was roughly those amounts. Add mayonnaise for creaminess. You can add water too if the sauce appears too thick. I've seen some recipes that called for white cheese or nuts, but felt those were too strong in taste since the versions of aji sauce that I've liked were light in flavor, with just an undertone of spiciness.
• Serve with bread for dipping.

AJI VERDE (SPICY PERUVIAN GREEN SAUCE)

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, combine all of the ingredients. Blend until the cilantro has broken into very tiny pieces and the sauce is green and mostly smooth (no matter how long you blend it, it will still have some texture to it).
• Taste, and adjust if necessary. This sauce is intentionally bold and spicy and I usually think it's just right as written. However, if the flavor is too overwhelming, blend in 1 tablespoon of olive oil while running the food processor. If it's not spicy enough, add some of the reserved jalapeño seeds and blend again. If it doesn't have enough zip, add another tablespoon of lime juice and/or a pinch of salt.
• Aji verde keeps well in the refrigerator, covered, for about 1 week.

5 MINUTE MAGIC GREEN SAUCE

Steps:

• Pulse all ingredients - except pistachios - in a food processor until incorporated.
• Add pistachios and pulse until mostly smooth (depends on what consistency you want).
• Serve as a dip, spread, or sauce - or add additional water or oil to thin the sauce for use as a dressing or a marinade.

VEGAN AVOCADO RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the avocado, dill, pickle brine and garlic with 1/3 cup water. Season with salt and pepper, and process until smooth.
• Stir in the chopped pickles. Taste and adjust balance and consistency with more brine, water, salt, black pepper and dill.

CREAMY AJI GREEN SAUCE

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and mix into a sauce. Add seasoning, then pour into a serving bowl.

SOUR CREAM AND ONION CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine all coating ingredients (except butter.
• Dip chicken into melted butter.
• Coat chicken with crumb mixture.
• Reserve remaining crumbs.
• Put chicken in 9 X 13 pans.
• Put onions on top of chicken and around pan.
• Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over onions.
• Drizzle w/remaining butter.
• Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked thoroughly.
• To make sauce:.
• Melt butter in pan.
• Stir in flour (stir for a little bit).
• add sour cream, green onion and pepper and stir for one or two more minutes.
• If sauce is too thick, add a little milk.
• Pour over cooked chicken and save some for mashed potatos!
• Enjoy!

ALI'S GREEN SAUCE

Steps:

• Place tomatoes, tomatillos, garlic, and jalapenos in a saucepan, and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat, drain, and allow to cool.
• Place avocados, the cooked vegetables, sour cream, and cilantro in a blender or food processor, and blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

GREEN GODDESS SALAD

Steps:

• Tip the dressing ingredients into a jar with a splash of water and shake well.
• Tip the salad into a bowl and keep in the fridge for up to a day. Before serving, dress the salad.

SUNDAY SAUCE

Steps:

• Season the pork shoulder all over with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium high. Working in batches if necessary, cook the pork until browned on two sides, 8 to 10 minutes total, adding more oil if the pan looks dry. Transfer pieces to a bowl as they finish. Add the sausages to the pot and cook until browned, 4 to 6 minutes total. Transfer to the bowl.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, if needed, and the onion and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until softened, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the red wine, stir, scrape up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan and cook until the wine is nearly evaporated, 2 to 4 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes and basil, then fill one of the 28-ounce cans with water. (You'll use it in a second.) Return the pork shoulder and sausages to the pot, along with any accumulated juices in the bowl. Nudge them around so they are submerged. Add the meatballs on top, then add enough water from the can to cover the meat. (There's no need to stir.) Partly cover the pot, bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pork shoulder falls apart when shredded with a fork, 2 to 2½ hours.
• When you're ready to eat, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. While the pasta cooks, slice the sausage and shred the pork shoulder. Transfer to a platter along with the meatballs and a few spoonfuls of sauce. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and add the pasta to the pot of sauce. Over medium heat, toss the pasta with the sauce, adding pasta water as needed until the sauce clings to the pasta.
• Divide pasta between bowls, then top with a bit of each meat. Pass the Parmesan and platter of meat at the table.

ALI'S GREEN SAUCE

Steps:

• Place tomatoes, tomatillos, garlic, and jalapenos in a saucepan, and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat, drain, and allow to cool.
• Place avocados, the cooked vegetables, sour cream, and cilantro in a blender or food processor, and blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.