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Relish Recipes — Cooking with Fresh Herbs

Small Batch Basil Pesto

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Small Batch Basil Pesto
Basil pesto, the iconic green sauce we slather on everything from pasta to paninis is both ancient and modern. A Latin poem from the year 25CE describes pounding together herbs, cheese, oil and vinegar - making pesto the oldest sauce in Europe. Long adored in Italy, pesto made it's way into North America in the 70's and evolved from a motor-and-pestle affair to a shelf-stable condiment. Pesto literally translates into the word "pounded" and is made from fresh basil, nuts, olive oil, garlic and cheese.

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BLT Salad

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BLT Salad

When tomatoes start to flood the market in their vivid technicolor hues, it’s time to deconstruct the bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich. Such tomatoes are too eye appealing to hide between slices of bread. Make them the stars of the BLT, drizzling them with a creamy dressing, then topping them with some wispy greens and crisp-fried bacon. Use the tastiest tomatoes you can find, preferably in a variety of colors, sizes, and shapes. Offer bread on the side for mopping up the flavorful juices.

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Barbecued Corn Salad with Oregano Vinaigrette

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Barbecued Corn Salad with Oregano Vinaigrette
This is the perfect salad to make with things from the garden and/or farm market. Grilling the corn enhances the sweetness and the fresh oregano complements the sweetness and lends and earthy flavour to this delightful summer salad.

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Grilled Chicken with Brie and Peaches

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Grilled Chicken with Brie and Peaches
This is a perfect warm weather summer dish, using seasonal peaches. Add a tossed green salad and a glass of crisp white wine and you have the makings of a great summer meal.

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Grilled Summer Vegetable Panzanella

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Grilled Summer Vegetable Panzanella
This grilled vegetable salad is filled with summer zucchini and eggplant that are marinated in an herby dressing. Crusty croutons help soak up the flavours. The optional feta cheese adds a briny finish but if you prefer a dairy-free option, top the salad off with some crunchy Maldon salt flakes - regular or smoked.

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