It's grilling day! Chicken, burgers, steaks, ribs...whatever you're throwing down on the flames today here's the perfect condiment: cilantro mint pesto. This recipe, I am super proud to say, came from Melissa and her co-author's (Marcus Pape) newest book - their fourth! - Eat & Drink In The Northwest. The series is a beautiful food and wine (specifically Pacific Northwestern wines) pairing cookbook that will inspire you with seasonal ingredients. Of course I have to tout it! Even if Melissa wasn't part of the Foodista team (and my friend) I'd still be shouting praises from the roof tops for her books. Each one is filled with beautiful mouthwatering recipes with local ingredients that are artfully paired with a local wine.
The other day Melissa brought to the office some grilled lamb and a jar of her cilantro mint pesto. (Did I mention that I love my job?) If it wasn't for the spoon she placed in the jar I would have shamelessly dipped in and scooped out a big, green, tasty finger full.
Last night we grilled up some beautiful bison steaks, which we coated with a bit of the pesto before grilling, and topped them off with more. Perhaps this should be called Green Goddess - it sure is divine! Grilling lamb? Marcus recommends pairing it with a Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Red Blend or a Zinfandel.
Try it on any grilled meat or fish, smear it on your burger, make some crostini topped with ripe tomato, or even mixed with pasta. It's the perfect condiment.
Here's the recipe, thanks to Mel.
Comments
January 25, 2011
I like the color of the meat. It really looks like it was cooked to perfection.