Beginning to think about the items we have made over the last couple of years and what we have planted over the years. Michele's pepper jelly has been great and I'd like to make some. Sounds like this might be a possibility.
HOT PEPPER JELLY WITH TEQUILA
1 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 1/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup finely chopped hot red pepper seeded
5 cups granulated sugar
2 pkg (85ml) liquid pectin
1/4 cup tequila
1/2 teaspoon hot tequila
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
In large saucepan, bring sweet red peppers, vinegar and hot red peppers to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
Stir in sugar. Bring to full rolling boil over high heat; boil hard, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir in pectin, tequila and hot pepper sauce. Stir for 5 minutes, skimming off any foam with metal spoon, to prevent peppers from floating.
Pour into prepared 1-cup (250 mL) canning jars, leaving 1/4-inch (5 mm) headspace. Seal with prepared discs and bands. Process in boiling water canner for 5 minutes.
ARUGULA PESTO
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014013-arugula-pesto
2 garlic cloves, cut in half, green shoots removed 2 heaped tablespoons shelled walnuts 4 ounces arugula, stemmed, washed and dried 2 cups leaves, tightly packed ½ teaspoon salt ⅓ to ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, as needed ⅓ to ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan, to taste
Turn on a food processor fitted with the steel blade, and drop in the garlic cloves. When they are chopped and adhering to the sides, stop the machine, scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the walnuts. Turn on the machine, and process until they are finely ground. Scrape down the bowl again, and add the arugula and the salt. Pulse until the arugula is finely chopped, then turn on the machine and run while you slowly drizzle in the olive oil. When the mixture is smooth, stop the machine, scrape down the sides and process for another 30 seconds or so. Scrape out into the bowl of a mortar and pestle. Grind the mixture with the pestle for a smoother texture. Work in the cheese and combine well.
Might be something to do with the arugula.