Saturday, June 4, 2011

Pesto, Tapenade & Dukkah


Whenever I have the time and find basic ingredients in bulk, I like to re-stock my supplies of my trio of dipping favourites: Basil pesto, Dukkah & Olive Tapenade.

Williworld introduced us Allards to Harissa and Mamma Maria's Dukkah is also awesome. Basically, you can do all things with a food processor.

I also freeze my pesto in take away containers and thaw to stir through pasta. Dukkah is lovely as a garnish for a salad.

Pesto:
As many bunches of basil as you can lay your hands on...The above bowl of pesto was made from a garbage bag full.
Garlic
Olive oil
Parmesan
Salt & Pepper
Roasted pine nuts

*I have also made a thai variation with chilli, cashew and coriander*

Dukkah:
Roasted nuts...you can use anything from a mixed bag to exclusive use of macadamia, pistachio or cashew.
Dry roasted and ground coriander seeds
Dry roasted sesame seeds
Cumin
Salt and pepper
Additional seasoning of your choice.

Olive Tapenade:
Pitted olives
Anchovies
Capers
Olive oil
Salt and pepper

1 comment:

  1. Yum Jess... these are also some of my favourites. Mama uses hazelnuts in her Dukkah which is great, but agree... you could use any of the mentioned nuts.

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