How do you select the right apertif for a tart meal?
Aperitifs come in many forms and flavors, but the idea is that they should lean toward the bitter side to stimulate the appetite. A sauvignon blanc, with its dry, sometimes citric taste would be a perfect match for most tart meals.
This classic Argentine sauce for steak works equally well with grilled fish or chicken.
In a food proccessor or blender combine a cup of parsley and ¼ cup cilantro leaves (packed) with ½ cup of olive oil and ¼ cup red wine vinegar. Throw in 3 cloves of garlic and pulse 10-20 seconds total. Add salt and crushed red pepper to taste.
A traditional French kitchen utensil used for slicing and cutting vegetables into
paper-thin slices and fine juliennes. Named for its resemblance to the musical
instrument.