Radish Salsa, fall version

Try this super simple recipe as a colorful condiment on your Thanksgiving table!
 

2 bunches radishes
1 bunch scallions, minced
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno or shallot
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Cut the radishes into thin round slices.  Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix gently to combine.  Allow to sit at least 20 minutes before serving.  

Spicy Herby Pesto

Spicy Herb Pesto

What this is is a fresh tasting, pungent mixture that is great rubbed on fish or meats, stirred into rice, spread onto sandwiches, or as a cracker topper.

2 handfuls arugula

1/2 bunch cilantro

1/2 bunch parsley

half of one fresh jalapeno

2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped

1" fresh ginger, roughly chopped

pinch salt

2 Tablespoons olive oil

1. Place all ingredients in a food processor and process for a minute or so, until well blended.  Taste, adjust seasoning, and voila!