Chipotle Dipping Sauce for beer-battered onion rings

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv24aznWqVz-aiScEV3mXJXKDBaMzjINt9WqmcuNsCwVHaP7TRFVVVJui8YyQQroZ_pTYDWUzRGlUQLSMhOFSpJe-iaSX2Dpesw5YsNDBUGl9DrCi1PuoBjRnjE2eREt7RNV0soactoHKf/s1600/IMG_7534.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv24aznWqVz-aiScEV3mXJXKDBaMzjINt9WqmcuNsCwVHaP7TRFVVVJui8YyQQroZ_pTYDWUzRGlUQLSMhOFSpJe-iaSX2Dpesw5YsNDBUGl9DrCi1PuoBjRnjE2eREt7RNV0soactoHKf/s400/IMG_7534.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Chipotle Dipping Sauce</span><br /><i>for <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/06/homemade-beer-battered-onion-rings.html">beer-battered onion rings </a></i><br /><br /> 1/2 cup mayonnaise<br /> 1 tablespoon ketchup 1/2 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced <br />1/2 teaspoon adobo sauce from can <br />1/2 teaspoons chili powder <br />1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper<br />1/4 teaspoon salt<br /><br />Stir together all of the ingredients in a small bowl.  

Chipotle Dipping Sauce for beer-battered onion rings

Chipotle Dipping Sauce for beer-battered onion rings 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon ketchup 1/2 ch...

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Spicy Chimichurri Sauce for Grilled Flank Steak

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVyDnRR_xuUrcITI46B-BDTIld-6mwdXJHreHzv1A3MJ0CmBpBC7AyRpC6WZ_fAjyZkET84N_9Hj6IUKIrodHalf7E0emufTkRw39gVzB_Y2wEGs-WLEdM2sTjjCJ6cHHdKqQswc6ZTnsi/s1600/IMG_7482.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVyDnRR_xuUrcITI46B-BDTIld-6mwdXJHreHzv1A3MJ0CmBpBC7AyRpC6WZ_fAjyZkET84N_9Hj6IUKIrodHalf7E0emufTkRw39gVzB_Y2wEGs-WLEdM2sTjjCJ6cHHdKqQswc6ZTnsi/s640/IMG_7482.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I'm one of those people that <strike>don't</strike> didn't like cilantro.  Lately, its been sneaking into things I've tried and I, gulp, have really gotten a taste for it.  Here's the secret: I think it is best used subtly.  It really shines when it is in the background.  When I've tried it in the past, so many times it has been used in too much excess and it overpowered the recipe convincing me that I didn't like it. <br /><br />This chimichurri sauce is soooo flavorful.  Mix it together without the fresh herbs, then add them just before serving.  It is great as a marinade for beef or veggies or can be used as a sauce.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsis38OTeoyCS9WkGs6QDJtEKKeCYfD5R1FCl3fF0XWEnqAT1FEz118sUTnN1AS2DcYOI1ZnToIhIXv8BydfzhJw7qTZNj8Sqzfej5G6QqHjl73QCAhG112yVKEHX1Rm95hpmvpqJ_HwJz/s1600/IMG_7458.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsis38OTeoyCS9WkGs6QDJtEKKeCYfD5R1FCl3fF0XWEnqAT1FEz118sUTnN1AS2DcYOI1ZnToIhIXv8BydfzhJw7qTZNj8Sqzfej5G6QqHjl73QCAhG112yVKEHX1Rm95hpmvpqJ_HwJz/s320/IMG_7458.jpg" width="291" /></a><i>fresh and spicy</i><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Chimichurri Sauce </span><br /><br /><br /> 2 minced garlic cloves<br /> 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil<br /> 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice<br /> 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt<br /> 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper<br /> 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper<br />1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar<br />1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley<br /> 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro<br /><br />Mix garlic, olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, cayenne and balsamic together.  Add fresh herbs just before serving.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZJcHkLT_O4smQoR6HuK7C9vwe6JMHuFZPq63USA6dudfXRiIz1coJzJRg992pZ1dpu1-NtPBsPMQeoEorzlJj9y6BiyHtxOW0EtNbusqpxebagZCzVnwFP7syLvDZLBa_og-HdpfwUzS7/s1600/father-pin-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZJcHkLT_O4smQoR6HuK7C9vwe6JMHuFZPq63USA6dudfXRiIz1coJzJRg992pZ1dpu1-NtPBsPMQeoEorzlJj9y6BiyHtxOW0EtNbusqpxebagZCzVnwFP7syLvDZLBa_og-HdpfwUzS7/s640/father-pin-2.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /> This Chimichurri Sauce is part of my <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/06/fathers-day-menu-sliced-flank-steak.html" target="_blank">Fresh & Flavorful Father's Day Menu - get all of the recipes here!</a>

Spicy Chimichurri Sauce for Grilled Flank Steak

I'm one of those people that don't didn't like cilantro.  Lately, its been sneaking into things I've tried and I, gulp, hav...

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