Semi-dried tomatoes, a fairly new staple in American grocery stores, are both bitter and sweet at the same time; they have big flavor, an easy chew and Rachael demonstrates how to use them as the star in her recipe for a pesto that's paired with broccolini and served with sausage.

Rachael makes a smoky, Asian-inspired barbeque sauce to slather over Sockeye Salmon cooked with crispy breadcrumbs and green onions, served with white Basmati rice.