CHIMICHURRI..RECIPE..no it's not from Mary Poppins, rather it is a Fabulous sauce/salsa from Argentina

OK I admit I have not invented this, but rather stumbled upon it looking through some old recipe books, I tried it, re-worked the recipe and the results are amazing..and with good avocados costing anything from $1.50- $4.00 each, this is far less expensive and I think much, much tastier.

It is something called Chimichurri and herald's from Argentina

you will need:
1 large bunch chopped parsley ( add 3/4 of the stems as well)
8 large cloves of garlic ( do not buy the pre-peeled as they are less flavorful or fresh)
2 tsp fresh oregano or 1 1/2 tsp dried
2 tsp. smoked (preferably) paprika
1 tsp sea salt ( optional)
1/3 cup  juice (of  2) lemons
3/4 cup  olive oil ( extra virgin for a dip or regular olive oil for a marinade)

Blend  to combine..it can be slightly processed but must remain somewhat chunky.

Allow flavors to marinate for 1 hour before use


add to any cooked tempeh, vegetables, salads, even chips..can be used to marinate vegetables, ( if you do consume them,fish and meats,but do not marinade them too long as the lemon juice will break down meat and fish proteins fast).

play with the recipe and add chili, cilantro, mint, marjoram,what ever herbs in season or available, but do not meddle with the amount of garlic that is necessary

Honestly everyone will rave about this, even folks who "don't like " garlic.



It is great on vegetable patties or even a veggie burger

very fresh and flavorful and stimulates even the most jaded palette.

I have just planted my garden with parsley, arrugala ( rocket salad), spinach &mixed  lettuce, so I will be featuring this  fabulous dip/marinade a lot during the winter months..garlic is so good for you ( especially in cold winter months as it protects the lungs & reduces sinus complaints) and  & parsley and lemon juice are packed with Vit C..it can only make you well.

Originally I think it was/is served with beef.

Today it is 98F in my back garden but at least there is no humidity..enjoy the photographs of my life in So California.

Zuma Beach, Malibu, Ca

Red spotted koi carp

flowering white ginger (citrus-vanilla fragrance)

Georgia Peace rose in early morning sun and dew