Creamy, Dairy-Free Sauces

WALNUT PATE’

Choose 2 large yellow onions.

Chop off top and bottom, peel skin and slice each one in half width-wise.

Place two halves flat on cutting board and slice each one into thin crescent moons. Follow the ridges of the onion when chopping.

Heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil in a skillet that has a matching lid.

When oil is hot, add onions, stir briefly with spatula, and turn burner down to medium-low.

If you have leftover red or white wine, add a couple splashes. If not, just add a splash of apple cider vinegar. Then, cover the skillet.

Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add thyme, salt and black pepper. Simmer for 15 more minutes, until onion starts to brown.

Add water if onion is sticking to the bottom of the skillet.

While onions are cooking, place ½ cup walnut halves/pieces in a skillet.

Toast on medium heat, tossing often with a spatula, for about 3 minutes or until walnuts are lightly browned.

Once onions and walnuts are cooked, place them in a food processor and add 3 Tablespoons olive oil.

Blend at highest speed for 2 minutes. Taste for salt.

Keeps in fridge for 5 days.

Enjoy with biscuits, on toast or as a dip for carrot and celery sticks. This makes a lovely appetizer with nut and seed crackers or thinly sliced sweet potato bread.

HARD BOILED EGG SAUCE

Place a dozen eggs in a stock pot. Cover with water, bring to a boil, and boil for 5 minutes.

Remove from heat, drain hot water, and rinse with cold water until they are cool enough to handle.

Peel eggs and place in a blender.

Add to blender:

¼ cup olive oil

½  teaspoon salt

½ Tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon each: powdered cumin and coriander

½ bunch fresh parsley, roughly de-stemmed

Blend at highest speed for 2 minutes.

Keeps in fridge for 4 days.

Eat with rice and pesto, over steamed asparagus or broccoli, or use as garnish for simple soups.