Simple Flavor Magic
Three easy dressings/sauces to drizzle on everything
These easy-to-make dressing/sauce recipes take just about any basic meal from good to sublime. They don’t just provide fresh, bold flavor, they are nutritious too —made with healthy oil, herbs, citrus, and other nourishing ingredients. Enjoy!
Mediterranean Lemon-Herb Drizzle
I call this herb drizzle “simple flavor magic” because it is just that. It’s simple to make and it makes even the most basic grilled or steamed chicken or fish and vegetables taste incredible and luxe. I drizzle it over everything!
Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
This dressing has a lovely sweet-tart balance, but with considerably less sweetener than is typically used, and here instead of sugar it’s less-refined honey. It is made easily in the blender and brings a sunny punch of flavor to spring and summer salads.
Basil Pesto
You can use basil pesto for so much more than just pasta. A dollop of it is like flavor magic, instantly transforming everyday ingredients with its herbaceous savory essence. In Cinque Terre, Italy, where they are renowned for their pesto, they serve it spread generously on toast, for example. I can tell you first hand, it is unforgettably delicious that way. I personally always have a batch of pesto on hand–I freeze it in an ice cube tray then store the cubes in a freezer bag so I can grab one to thaw quickly whenever I want a pop of flavor. Click here for several more ideas on how to use pesto.
Thank you for these recipes, Ellie!