RECIPE: GREEN GODDESS DRESSING

THIS SUMMER STAPLE IS delicious with the addition of a bit of balsamic vinegar as in the photo below. Use it on any kind of salad and it is even nice as a sandwich dressing, too. I like it because I can use up all of the leftover herbs I have when I make it!

GREEN GODDESS DRESSING

Makes 1 1/2 cups/ will keep in the fridge, covered for 2 weeks.

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup mayonnaise 3/4 cup sour cream

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons anchovy paste

1 small garlic clove, minced 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon

1/4 cup fresh chervil 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Add the mayo, sour cream, and lemon juice to a blender or food processor.

Mince the garlic together with the anchovy paste. Use the blade of your knife to smooth it into a paste. Add to the blender.

Pulse the blender a few times to combine.

Add the herbs plus salt and pepper.

Blend until smooth.

Taste- add a bit more salt if necessary.

RECIPE: MAKE A PIMM'S CUP THE PERFECT WARM WEATHER COCKTAIL

PIMM’S CUP COCKTAIL
A Pimm’s Cup is my absolute favorite warm weather cocktail. I have a lot of memories tied to it too. I spent some summers in England.and there were always Pimm’s Cups served at British summer sporting events like polo, racing, and Wimbledon. Pimm’s Cup #1 is a gin based spirit with some fruity undertones which is why it makes the perfect light, summery drink.

Here’s my recipe for summer’s most refreshing cocktail:

Makes 1

INGREDIENTS
In a highball glass add:
2 ounces Pimm's No. 1 Cup liqueur to the good ice ( Sonic sells it by the bag if you don’t have a crushed ice maker)
Top with 3-4 ounces lemon lime soda (sometimes I use ginger ale)

Garnish with:
1 cucumber slice
1 lemon wedge
2 sprigs mint

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