Recipes — Dips

1 or 2 garlic cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons pine nuts 3 cups loosely packed basil leaves, stripped from stems 1/2 cup  Liquid Gold extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Chop garlic, salt, and pine nuts in a blender or food processor until finely chopped. Add basil and olive oil; pureé until smooth. Add the cheese and process just to combine; taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with pasta or grilled meats or vegetables.

1 c cilantro, chopped (can include the stems, which have a lot of flavor) ½ c sun-dried tomatoes (dry-packed, not in oil) 1/3 c Liquid Gold medium to intense extra virgin olive oil 1 tbs. diced green chilies from a can or fresh jalapeno, if you like spicy 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp. brown sugar (optional) salt and pepper to taste Soak sun-dried tomatoes in the olive oil for 2 hours or overnight, if possible In a blender or food processor, process the cilantro, soaked tomatoes and their oil, chiles, garlic, and brown sugar.  Process until the mixture is...