Spiced Tomato Chutney
Makes 3/4 cup, Total Time: 15 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- pinch of allspice
- pinch of cinnamon
- kosher salt and black pepper
PREPARATION
In a small saucepan, combine the tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, allspice, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Chimichurri Sauce
Makes 1/4 cup, Total Time: 5 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- kosher salt
PREPARATION
In a small bowl, combine the parsley, oil, oregano, vinegar, red pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Cajun Grilled Onions
Serves 4, Total Time: 15 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 1 large onion, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Cajun or blackening spice mix
PREPARATION
Heat grill to medium-high. Brush both sides of the onion rounds with the olive oil and sprinkle with the Cajun mix. Grill until blackened and tender, 5 to 6 minutes per side.
Pineapple-Jalapeño Salsa
Makes 1 cup, Total Time: 10 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup chopped fresh or canned pineapple (about 4 ounces)
- 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- kosher salt
PREPARATION
In a medium bowl, combine the pineapple, jalapeño, lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Quick Pickled Cucumbers
Makes 1 cup, Total Time: 20 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- kosher salt
- 1 Kirby cucumber, very thinly sliced
- 1/4 sweet or white onion, thinly sliced
In a medium bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Add the cucumber and onion and toss to combine. Let sit, tossing occasionally, at least 15 minutes and up to 6 hours.
Each topping sounds delicious!