CHERMOULA
This sauce hails from North Africa and is often used to dress or marinate fish; it’s also great on simple grilled meats and vegetables.
CORE INGREDIENTS: Cilantro, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and spices (paprika, cumin, coriander, and cayenne are common)
WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE: Warm spices
CHIMICHURRI
If you’re eating grilled beef in Argentina, you’re eating it with chimichurri, a zesty condiment that’s ubiquitous in that country.
CORE INGREDIENTS: Parsley (and sometimes cilantro), garlic, oregano, olive oil, and vinegar
WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE: Oregano
PESTO (ALLA GENOVESE)
Dress pasta, top soup, smear on sandwiches or crostini, dollop on pizza—uses for this popular concoction are many.
CORE INGREDIENTS: Basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil
WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE: No acid, fragrant basil, pine nuts
SALSA…