Gary Stefan
Tempe, AZ

Avocado Fetabasil Aioli

Ingredients:
1 large ripe Haas avocado
4 oz. feta cheese crumpled
1/2 c. mayonnaise
2 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 c. fresh basil, chopped
zest of one lime
juice of 1/2 lime
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
4 oz extra virgin olive oil
4 oz water, as needed

Directions:
To prepare the Avocado Fetabasil Aioli, combine the avocado, feta cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, basil, lime zest, lime juice, salt and pepper into a food processor or blender, and blend until smooth and creamy (scrape down sides and continue to blend).  Once creamy, slowly drizzle in the olive oil as you continue to blend.  The consistency should be a bit thinner than a mayonnaise so add some of the water to thin, as needed, while you continue to blend.  Place the mixture into a 3 squeeze bottles (8 to 10 oz size) and refrigerate until time to use.

Michelle Vicari
Temecula, CA

Ingredients:
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 T. roasted garlic
1/4 c. sun dried tomato, oil packed kind, drained
1 – 2 T. fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/4 c. roasted red peppers, jarred kind, drained and seeded
6 large basil leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions:
Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until
pureed consistency is achieved.

To assemble an Italian Burger: place a dollop of sauce on a
toasted ciabatta roll, add arugula, and a juicy steakburger
topped with a slice of mozzarella cheese.

Lauren Riley
Arlington, VA

Spicy Chive Butter

Ingredients:
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh chives
1/2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. paprica
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. curry (optional)
1/2 tsp. chilli powder (optional)

Directions:
Let butter come to room temperature in small bowl.  Finely chop fresh chives and parsley.  Add to softened butter along with other spices – stirring until well combined.  Place ingredients onto a piece of plastic wrap and roll up and shape into log or whatever shape you wish.  Chill for at least 1/2 hour before slicing into 1 Tbsp. sections and melting over freshly cooked steak/burger…