Community Magazine October 2009

tiSHRei 5770 oCtoBeR 2009 59 Best Caesar Salad (parve) Directions: Mix all of the dressing ingredients together in a blender until smooth • (make adjustments as needed). Wash and clean the romaine lettuce, then pat it dry and cut it into small • pieces. Mix some dressing together with the lettuce. • Top with croutons and parmesan cheese (if desired). • The dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Yields • about three cups. Best Pesto Sauce Directions: De-stem basil and wash • Thaw spinach until soft • Combine all ingredients and • blend, adding extra olive oil for a smooth consistency, if needed. Mix sauce with your favorite pasta • and enjoy! To store the Best Pesto Sauce in the fridge, • top with some olive oil to keep the pesto from turning black. The sauce can also be frozen in containers and will last for up to six months in the freezer. RECIPES: Secret Sauces Esther Anzaroot L ooking to make your salad stand out? The secret’s in the dressing. And now, the secret behind Esther Anzaroot’s famous dressing recipes are revealed in a Community Magazine exclusive. Ingredients: 2 cups light mayonnaise • 1 cup olive oil • 1 cup of water • 1 hard boiled egg • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard • 2 tsp. lemon juice • 3 cloves of garlic • salt and pepper • Ingredients: 4 cups of basil leaves • 1 cup olive oil • 1 box frozen spinach • 1 cup pine nuts • 2 cloves garlic • salt • Salad: romaine lettuce • croutons • Parmesan cheese (optional) •