SIMPLE GREEN SAUCE
1 bunch parsley
1 bunch cilantro
4 cloves garlic
zest and juice of 1 Meyer lemon
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
SUBCONTINENTAL
1 bunch mint
1 bunch cilantro
4 cloves garlic
zest and juice of 1 lime or lemon
1/4 cup avocado oil
1 small spicy green chile, de-seeded for less heat
1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds or 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper, to taste
TOWARD CHIMICHURRI
1/2 bunch parsley
1 bunch cilantro
1 bunch oregano, de-stemmed
1 shallot, peeled
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup neutral oil, such as sunflower
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 small jalapeño, de-seeded to reduce heat if desired
salt and pepper, to taste
1001 NIGHTS
1 bunch parsley
1 bunch cilantro
4 cloves garlic
zest and juice of 1 Meyer lemon
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2-inch piece of ginger
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
salt and pepper, to taste
MEDITERRANEAN
1 bunch parsley
1 bunch basil
4 cloves garlic
zest and juice of 1 Meyer lemon
1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts
1 tablespoon capers
salt and pepper, to taste
SAUCY GREEN GODDESS
1 bunch parsley
1 bunch tarragon
1 bunch dill
4 green onions
1 tablespoon tahini
1 small avocado
salt and pepper, to taste
About the author
Amber Turpin and Jessica Tunis live with their respective families in the green folds of the Santa Cruz Mountains. They share a love of food and writing, adventure and good company. Their collaborations on these pages are a natural extension of many good times spent together, gathered in kitchens and backyards near and far.
