**This salt is a delicious condiment for salads, vegetables, soups, or stir fry. Once you start using it, you will discard your plain old salt shaker forever.
You might need to buy:
- • 4 Tablespoons sesame seeds
- • 2 teaspoon salt
(Yield: 6 cups)
You might need to buy:
- • 3 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- • 3/4 teaspoon dried basil or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh
- • 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh
- • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh
- • 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
- • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
You might need to buy:
- • 1/3 cup pine nuts
- • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
- • 1/2 teaspoon salt
**For an easier and cheaper version, mix mashed avocado with your favorite salsa and adjust seasonings as needed.
You might need to buy:
- • 2 avocados
- • 2 Tablespoons chopped onion
- • 1 clove minced garlic
- • 1 Tablespoon chopped tomato
- • 1/2 teaspoon salt
- • 1 teaspoon olive oil
You might need to buy:
- • 1/3 cup warm water
- • 4 Tablespoons peanut butter
- • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- • 3 Tablespoons lemon or lime juice
- • 1/4 teaspoon salt
You might need to buy:
- • 1 teaspoon salt
- • Juice of 1 lemon
- • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- • 1 handful parsley
**This Asian-inspired dip is great with fresh vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, and pepper strips. Or, for an easy side dish, try adding a few spoonfuls (roasted, steamed, or microwaved) vegetables while they are still hot. Toss just until combined and serve immediately. Top with chopped peanuts for an added crunch.
You might need to buy:
- • 1/4 cup peanut butter
- • 2 Tablespoons hot water
- • 1 Tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar*
- • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- • 1 Tablespoon milk
You might need to buy:
- • 1 cup unflavored yogurt
- • 2 Tablespoon honey
- • grated peel of medium lime
You might need to buy:
- • 3/4 cup sugar
- • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- • 1/2 cup lemon juice
You might need to buy:
- • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- • 1/4 cup sugar
- • ⅓ pkg. almond brickle chips or English toffee bits