Spicy Hawaiian Burgers

Spicy Hawaiian Burgers

7d2c0ab65c2681b64af33e478a3d656f2 pounds ground chicken
6 pineapple rings (or equivalent slices, cut about 1/2″ – 3/4″ thick)
6 slices pepper jack cheese
6 whole wheat hamburger buns
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. seasoning salt (I use Lawry’s)
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 clove garlic, minced

Combine the ground chicken, soy sauce, 1/2 the paprika, 1/2 the chili powder, seasoning salt, cumin, and garlic. Lightly mix with your hands and divide into 6 even balls. Form patties, making them slightly thinner in the middle and sprinkle with remaining paprika and chili powder. Refrigerate about 30 minutes. Preheat the grill to medium heat. Coat grates lightly with oil. Grill burgers over medium heat about 6 minutes per side. The burgers should flip easily when they are ready to turn, if they want to stick, give them another minute. Top with cheese for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking time to melt. Remove to a plate and cover with aluminum foil to rest. Grill buns if desired. For the pineapple, if you are using rings, grill directly on the grates over medium heat. Carefully turn after 1-2 minutes. If you are using pineapple slices or chunks, thread onto skewers and grill skewers in the same fashion. Assemble burgers and enjoy.

Black Bean Quinoa Salad with Cherry Tomatoes

Black Bean Quinoa Salad with Cherry Tomatoes

bbsalad1 C. quinoa, rinsed

1 tsp. whole cumin

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 1/2 to 2 C. cherry tomatoes, halved

2 shallots, thinly sliced

2 T. olive oil

1/4 tsp. ground cayenne pepper

1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp. salt plus more to taste

Cilantro, chopped (optional for mixing into salad)

Cilantro springs for garnish

 

Cook quinoa in a pot or rice cooker with enough water to cover by 1 centimeter.  In a dry pan, toast cumin seeds until fragrant, about 30 seconds. In a large bowl bowl, toss together cherry tomatoes, shallots (crumple them with your hands), olive oil, cayenne, black pepper, and toasted cumin, optional chopped cilantro, and 1 tsp. salt. When quinoa is done, allow it to cool slightly, then add to the bowl. Mix everything well, and add more salt if needed. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve.

 

 

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One Pot Salmon Coconut Curry Pasta

One Pot Salmon Coconut Curry Pasta

onepotcurry12 ounces linguine

3 cups water

1 can coconut milk

2 vegetable stock cubes

2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1 Onion sliced

8 mini orange and red peppers sliced

15 grape tomatoes cut in half

0.8 pound salmon

2~3 tablespoons Indian curry paste

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 bay leaf

A bunch of parsley

A bunch of cilantro

1 tablespoon sugar

Salt

Pepper

 

Place all ingredients in a pot. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a low simmer and keep covered and cook for about 17 minutes, stirring a few times. Cook until pasta is al dente. Season with salt and pepper.

 

Venetian Calamari with Spicy Sauce and Egg Fettuccine

Venetian Calamari with Spicy Sauce and Egg Fettuccine

1 lb. Calamari cut into thin rings

2 T. EVOO

4 cloves Garlic, chopped

1 tsp. crushed Red Pepper Flakes

½ C. dry White Wine

1oz. can Chunky-Style Crushed Tomatoes

1 tsp. Curry Powder

Pinch Cinnamon

Salt and Pepper

Handful chopped Flat Leaf Parsley

¾ lb. Egg Fettuccine, cooked al dente

10 fresh basil Leaves, shredded or torn

 

Pat Calamari dry. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add EVOO and calamari and cook for 3 minutes, turning frequently. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook 2 minutes more. Add wine and cook 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, curry, cinnamon, salt, pepper and parsley. Toss pasta with calamari and turn out onto a large platter. Scatter with basil and serve.

 

 

 

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Piperies me Tyri: Spicy Stuffed Peppers with Feta

Piperies me Tyri: Spicy Stuffed Peppers with Feta

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1 1/3 pounds of feta cheese
3 tablespoons of olive oil
4 heaping tablespoons of finely chopped parsley
2 small hot peppers (of your choice), finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of pepper
Bread

Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C). Cut a cap off the tops of peppers, and scoop out seeds, taking care not to break or tear the pepper. In a bowl, mash the feta with a fork until soft. Add oil, parsley, hot peppers, salt, and pepper and mix until very well combined. Using a small spoon, stuff the cheese mixture into the peppers (pressing down with the handle of the spoon to completely fill) to 1/2 inch from the top. Press a small piece of bread into the pepper to keep the cheese filling from melting out during cooking. Place the caps back on each pepper. Lay the peppers in a lightly greased or nonstick baking pan and roast for 20 minutes or until they soften in a 390°F (200°C) preheated oven.

One Pan Enchilada Pasta

One Pan Enchilada Pasta

onepotenchi2 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1/2 of a small onion, diced

1.25 pounds of taco seasoned ground turkey meat or 1.25 pounds of lean ground beef and packet of low-sodium taco seasoning

2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth

1 19oz can of red enchilada sauce

8oz (about 2 1/2 cups) of dried rotini pasta

2 cups of freshly shredded Colby Jack cheese

Green onions

Black olives

 

In a large skillet or sauté pan, sauté garlic and onions in olive oil over medium low heat until softened. Add ground turkey meat and cook, breaking meat up with a wooden spoon until browned. Once turkey meat is cooked through, add pasta, chicken broth and enchilada sauce to pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook on low, with pan covered for about 15 minutes. Then remove lid and let simmer for additional 5 minutes until pasta is tender and sauce has reduced. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of cheese. Top pasta with additional cup of cheese and melt under broiler for a minute or two, or place lid back on pan and let heat from the pasta melt the cheese. Garnish with black olives and green onions.

 

Alatopiperigano

Alatopiperigano

A simple Greek seasoning, often used on potatoes.

4 tsp. Salt
8 tsp. dried Oregano
1 tsp. fresh cracked Pepper

Mix all together and keep in tight container.

Sicilian-Style Seared Ahi Tuna with Olive Salsa

Sicilian-Style Seared Ahi Tuna with Olive Salsa

Salsa:

Ingredients:

2 C. tomatoes, chopped

1/2 C. cured black olives, pitted and sliced

1/4 C. fresh basil, chiffonade

2 T. capers

1 T. lemon zest

Juice of 1 lemon

3 cloves garlic, minced

Salt to taste

2 T. olive oil

 

Spice rub:

Ingredients:

1 T. garlic powder

2 tsp. oregano

2 tsp. basil

1 tsp. fennel seeds, ground

1/2 tsp. hot red pepper flakes

1 tsp. sea salt

 

Fish:

Ingredients:

6 (6 oz) ahi tuna fillets

Olive oil

 

Fire up the grill! Mix salsa ingredients together in a bowl. Chill. Mix together spice rub ingredients in a small bowl.  Brush tuna with oil. Sprinkle rub generously on both sides of the fish. Sear tuna for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Top with salsa.

 

 

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Garlic-Cheese Twists

Garlic-Cheese Twists

3532a73ac3c6f2a1feac89b3bda718ff3 cups all-purpose or bread flour, divided use
2 ½ tsp. active dry yeast
1 T. granulated sugar
1 ½ tsp. salt
1 ¼ cups warm water (110F)
1 T. canola oil
1 cup freshly shredded Tillamook Cheddar Cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
Olive oil for brushing

Butter (or spray) a baking sheet; set aside. Combine half of the flour with yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl; add warm water (110F) and oil; beat on medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and as much of the remaining flour as needed to make a stiff dough. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead 4 or 5 times or until smooth and elastic. Divide dough into fourths; shape each portion into a ball then divide each ball into 10 portions. Shape each portion into a 6-inch stick. Brush 1 stick with water and twist it with another stick, pressing at the top and the bottom. Arrange the twists on a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining sticks. Place twists 2-inches apart on baking sheet. Brush the twists with olive oil and sprinkle cheese on top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 50 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake until lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Simple Garlicky Greens (Kale, Collards or Chard)

Simple Garlicky Greens (Kale, Collards or Chard)

Garlicky-chard21 large bunch greens of your choice (chard, kale, or collard greens)

1 T. extra-virgin olive oil

3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced

Juice of 1/2 lemon or apple cider vinegar to taste

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

 

Remove stems and thick mid-ribs from whatever type of greens you are using. Wash the leaves thoroughly, dousing a batch at a time in a large bowl to make sure that all sand and grit are removed. If you’d like to use the midribs, slice them very thinly. Otherwise, discard them (you may want to discard collard stems in any case; they’re pretty tough). Stack a few leaves atop one another and cut into wide strips. Heat the oil in a soup pot or steep-sided stir-fry pan. Add the garlic and sauté over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden. Add the greens to the pot and stir to coat with the oil. Add just enough water to keep the bottom of the pot moist. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the greens are bright green and just tender. Swiss chard takes 3 to 5 minutes; kale and collards about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the lemon juice or vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve at once straight from the cooking vessel, or transfer to a covered container to serve from.

 

Sweet Additions: Once cooked, stir in raisins, dried cranberries, currents, or sliced dried apricots or figs. Caramelized onions and shallots add an earthy sweetness as well.

 

Nutty Additions: Sprinkle toasted nuts over the top before serving. Try pine nuts, slivered almonds, chopped pecans or walnuts.

 

Savory Additions: Sliced brine cured olives, sliced sun-dried tomatoes, or capers

 

Spicy Additions: Red Pepper Flakes, fresh seeded and minced chile pepper, or Chili oil, Thai hot sauce, or other hot condiment to taste.

 

 

 

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One-Pot Cheeseburger Casserole

One-Pot Cheeseburger Casserole

onepotcheeseb urger1 tablespoon of olive oil

½ of a large yellow onion, diced

1.5 pounds good quality, lean ground beef

2 teaspoon of season salt, or salt and pepper to taste

1 28 oz. can of whole peeled tomatoes

1 8 oz. can of tomato sauce

2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth

2 cups of water

¼ cup of ketchup

2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard

1 pound of rotini pasta

2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese

Freshly diced tomato

Green onions

Pickles

Shredded lettuce

Start with a large pot. Add olive oil to the pan, and sauté yellow onions until softened over medium heat. Increase heat to high and add ground beef. While ground beef is cooking, season with one teaspoon of season salt plus several turns of freshly ground pepper. Brown ground beef, and drain any excess fat from the pot. Use kitchen scissors to chop up whole tomatoes while still in the can. Add canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, water, ketchup, mustard, pasta and additional teaspoon of season salt to the pot and bring mixture to a boil. Turn heat back down, cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until pasta is tender. Once pasta is cooked, remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Sprinkle additional cup of shredded cheese on top and re-cover pot with lid until cheese is melted. Add your choice of traditional cheeseburger toppings. We choose fresh, diced tomatoes and green onions. You can also try pickles or shredded lettuce.

 

Fried Tomato Fritters (Tomatokeftedes)

Fried Tomato Fritters (Tomatokeftedes)

tomato-fritters10½ ounces lovely ripe red tomatoes (about 3)
2½ ounces red onion, coarsely chopped (1 small)
3 heaping tablespoons coarsely chopped mint
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 heaping teaspoon baking powder
olive oil. for frying

Cut the top hats off the unpeeled tomatoes and discard. Slice the tomatoes into 6 wedges, then chop each wedge into 4 or 5 pieces. Scrape off the board into a bowl but leave behind the excess juice. Add the onion, mint and half the flour to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper and knead in well. Leave for 10 minutes or so to soften. Make a paste with the remaining flour, the baking powder and 1/3 cup of water. Add to the bowl and mix in well. Heat olive oil to a depth of about 5/8 inch in a large nonstick skillet until very hot. Scoop up a good tablespoon of the mixture and with another spoon, scrape this into the hot oil in lovely irregular fritters. Fry a few at a time, turning them over when golden to fry the other side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with a little extra salt and serve on a clean plate.

Flank Steak with Zucchini and Yellow Squash “Pappardelle”

Flank Steak with Zucchini and Yellow Squash “Pappardelle”

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6 garlic cloves, chopped

6 T. EVOO

2 T. thyme

2 lbs flank steak

black pepper

2 zucchini

2 yellow squash

1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

zest and juice of 1 lemon

1/2 C. chicken stock

2 T. butter

chopped fresh parsely

3/4 C. grated parmigiano-reggiano

Marinate steak in 3 T. EVOO, 3 chopped garlic cloves and thyme. Grill for 5 min. on each side. While grilling, cut zucchini and squash lengthwise in thin strips. Boil water, cook for 1 min. Drain under cold water and pat dry. Heat 3 T.spoon EVOO in skillet with garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 min. Add squash and season with salt and pepper. Toss, and add chicken stock and juice of 1 lemon. Cook for 2 min. Turn off heat, add butter, parsley, cheese and lemon zest. Toss. Serve with grilled steak.

 

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Lemon Brownies

Lemon Brownies

71fd79811d18334b319a477a72420319¾ C flour
¾ C sugar
¼ t salt
½ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 Tablespoon of Lemon juice
Zest from ½ of a lemon
Lemon Glaze:
½ C powdered sugar
1 T lemon juice
Zest from ½ lemon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8×8 inch pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy removal. In a large bowl or using a stand mixer, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Mix in the softened butter. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, lemon juice and zest. Add to the large bowl and mix well. Pour into the 8×8 inch prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes. Remove and let cool. To make the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest from the other half of the lemon. Pour over the top of the cooled lemon brownies.

Garlicky Roasted New Potatoes with Balsamic Vinegar

Garlicky Roasted New Potatoes with Balsamic Vinegar

potatoes1/2 C. extra virgin Olive Oil

4 cloves Garlic, crushed

3 3″ sprigs fresh Rosemary

9 medium red skinned New Potatoes (2 1/2 lb.), cut into 1″ chunks

1 tsp. Salt

1/4 tsp. Pepper

2 T. Balsamic Vinegar

In a small saucepan over low heat, cook the oil and garlic until the garlic begins to color.  Do not brown the garlic.  Remove from heat and add the rosemary.  Cover and let steep 30 minutes.  Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.  Strain the oil into a roasting pan large enough to hold the potatoes in one layer.  Add the potatoes, salt and pepper and toss well to coat the potatoes completely.  Bake in the top one-third of the oven, scraping up and turning the potatoes occasionally with a metal spatula, until the potatoes  are crispy and tender, approximately 50 minutes.  Sprinkle with the vinegar and toss; bake 5 minutes longer.  Serve immediately.

 

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One Pot Wonder Chicken Lo Mein Recipe

One Pot Wonder Chicken Lo Mein Recipe

8fabe03623de2b3830ab7a5a699a4838½ lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into small chunks
1 – 13.25 to 16 oz. box of linguini or fettuccini pasta, broken in half (I used whole wheat)
4 medium carrots, peeled and cut in thin 3 inch long strips
1 medium red bell pepper, cut in thin 3 inch long strips
1 bunch green onions, white part sliced and green part cut in 3 inch long strips
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon corn starch
1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

Add the chicken, then the pasta, then the remaining ingredients to a large stockpot and cover. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook covered for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook until most of the liquid is gone and the chicken is cooked through. Remove the lid and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Pasta with Mini Chicken Meatballs

Pasta with Mini Chicken Meatballs

minimeatballThis is pure comfort food. Mini chicken meatballs, pasta, cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. Warm your belly and your soul with this quick one pot pasta dish.

1/2 lb. orecchiette or other small pasta

1/4 cup plain bread crumbs

2 eggs

1 tablespoon whole milk

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon ketchup

1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, divided

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon ground pepper

1 lb. ground chicken

1/4 cup olive oil

1 cup chicken broth

4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

8 oz. bocconcini (small mozzarella balls), halved

1/2 cup packed chopped fresh basil

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender.  .In a medium bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, parsley, oregano, eggs, milk, ketchup, 3/4 cup of the parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and combine well.  .Using a melon baller or teaspoon, scoop up the mixture and roll into 1 inch mini meatballs.  .Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the meatballs and cook without moving until brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Turn the meatballs and brown the tops. (It took me three batches to get all the meatballs browned.)  Return all meatballs to pan and add chicken broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil, using a wooden spoon to scrape up the brown bits on bottom of skillet. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the tomatoes are soft and meatballs are cooked through, about 5 minutes.  Drain the pasta and add to the meatballs. Add the remaining 3/4 cup parmesan, bocconcini, and basil. Give it a good stir and serve with additional parmesan if desired.

 

 

Saganaki

Saganaki

Saganaki dishes take their name from the pan in which they are made. A sagani is a two-handled pan that is made in many different materials. In the market, look for a small paella pan, small cast iron skillet, or even an oval au gratin dish.

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1 pound (about 1/2 kg) of kefalotyri or kasseri cheese
1/2 cup of olive oil
2/3 cup of flour for dredging
2-3 lemons, quartered

Cut the cheese into slices or wedges that are 1/2 inch thick by 2 1/2 to 3 inches wide. Moisten each slice with cold water and dredge in the flour. In a sagani (Greek pan used for this dish) or a small heavy-bottomed frying pan (cast-iron works best), heat the oil over medium-high heat, getting the oil very hot, not quite smoking, and sear each slice in 1 tablespoon of oil until golden-brown on both sides. Serve hot with a last-minute squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Watercress and Cranberry Salad with Roasted Onion Dressing

Watercress and Cranberry Salad with Roasted Onion Dressing

For the Roasted Onion Dressing:

1 medium red onion, peeled and cut into 8 wedges

1/4 C. plus 1 tsp. olive oil, divided

1/4 C. fresh lime juice

1 T. Dijon mustard

3 T. balsamic vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

 

For the salad:

1 red apple, cut in matchstick-size pieces

1 tsp. fresh lime juice

4 C. watercress, washed, trimmed and dried

1 1/2 C. dried cranberries or blueberries

1/3 C. chopped toasted walnuts

 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place onion, cut side down, on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tsp. olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes. Turn onion over and bake for another 15 minutes, or until brown and caramelized. Set aside to cool. In a food processor, combine onion, lime juice, mustard and vinegar. Process until smooth and thick (add 1 T. water if mixture is too thick to process). Add the remaining 1/4 C. olive oil in a thin stream. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. In a large bowl, toss apple and lime juice. Add watercress, cranberries and nuts. Add just enough dressing to coat greens. Toss well to combine.

 

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Apple & Cheddar Tart

Apple & Cheddar Tart

Apple and Cheddar Tart topped with Arugula 1 5002 large apples (cored and sliced thinly)
1 cup apple cider
1 teaspoon rosemary (chopped)
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed according to the packages directions)
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 cups strong cheddar (grated)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups baby arugula
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Simmer the apple slices in the cider until they just start to turn tender, about 2-3 minutes, remove and set them aside. Simmer the remaining cider to reduce to about 2 tablespoons. Toss the apple slices in the reduced cider and rosemary. Roll the puff pastry out to a 16×10 inch rectangle. Score a line around the puff pastry about 1/2 inch from the edge. Spread the mustard over the pastry inside the scored line followed by 3/4 of the cheese. Spread the apple slices over the cheese and mustard followed by the remaining cheese. Brush the outer edge of the pastry with the olive oil. Bake in a preheated 375F oven until the cheese has melted and the pastry is golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile toss the arugula in the oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Serve the apple tart topped with the arugula and enjoy.

Pasta with Sausage and Broccolini

Pasta with Sausage and Broccolini

1 box of Golden Grain Hidden Vegetable Pasta (or your choice of another pasta)

1 lb. sweet Italian sausage, casing removed, roughly chopped

3 tablespoons olive oil

8 cloves of garlic, minced or through a press

¼ chicken stock

1 lb. broccolini, chopped into 1 inch pieces

¼ cup heavy cream or chicken stock (depends if you want it to be dairy free)

3 tablespoons of basil, finely chopped

¼ cup Parmesan cheese (for serving)

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Boil water for pasta. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.  In the same pot, over medium heat, add olive oil and sausages. After sausages are browned, add garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add chicken stock and broccolini. Cover and cook until broccolini is slightly tender and bright green about 5 minutes.   Toss in pasta, and toss together well.  Finish with cream or additional chicken stock.  Add basil and serve.  Pass Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top.

Yin and Yang Salad with Peanut-Sesame Dressing

Yin and Yang Salad with Peanut-Sesame Dressing

4 C. shredded napa cabbage

3 C. shredded red cabbage

2 carrots, peeled and julienned

1 (2 1/2-inch) piece daikon radish, peeled and julienned

10 green onions (white and green parts), julienned

1 C. Peanut-Sesame Dressing (recipe follows)

4 C. 1/2-inch cubes chilled ginger tofu (recipe follows)

2 T. toasted sesame seeds

 

Toss the cabbage, carrots, radish, and green onions in a large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Mound the salad into 4 wide, shallow bowls or onto plates. Arrange the tofu around the salad. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and serve.

 

Peanut-Sesame Dressing

 

2/3 C. creamy peanut butter

1/3 C. brown rice vinegar

1/4 C. maple syrup

3 T. water

2 T. tamari

1 T. minced peeled fresh ginger

2 cloves garlic

1 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil

1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

1 C. lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves

 

Blend the peanut butter, vinegar, maple syrup, water, tamari, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper in a food processor until smooth and creamy. Add the cilantro and blend just until it’s finely chopped. The dressing will keep for 2 days, covered and refrigerated.

 

Gingered Tofu

 

2 (12-oz.) containers water-packed extra-flrm tofu

2/3 C. tamari

1/4 C. brown rice vinegar

1/4 C. toasted sesame oil

1 T. minced garlic

I T. minced peeled fresh ginger

I T. canola oil

 

Drain the tofu and save the containers. Cut into 1-inch wide strips, and pat dry with paper towels. Cover a large baking sheet with more dry paper towels. Place Ihe tofu in a single layer over the towels on the baking sheet and let drain for 2 hours, changing the paper towels after 1 hour. Whisk the tamari, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a bowl to blend. Pour half of the marinade into the reserved tofu containers. Return the tofu slices to the containers, and pour the remaining marinade over. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to 1 day. Preheat the oven to 400’F. Oil a heavy, rimmed baking sheet with the canola oil. Drain the tofu and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes on each side until golden brown and heated through. Serve warm or cold, or at room temperature. The tofu will keep for 1 day, covered and refrigerated.

 

 

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Arni Lemonato

Arni Lemonato

“This is sooooo lemony,” writes author Tessa Kiros. “It is also a dish that you can really leave in the oven and go out shopping for a while and hardly even think about the fact that you left something in the oven.” The trick, she writes, is to keep turning the lamb while it is marinating, spooning some of the marinade over it occasionally, perhaps every hour or so. Use a large round or rectangular roasting pan. You may need to ask your butcher to hack the leg in one place to make it fit in your pan.

11_news_mainframe_life_gourmet_buecher_kochen_international_griechenland_511/2 cups fresh lemon juice (6 to 7 lemons)
1/2 cup olive oil
1 heaping tablespoon dried oregano
11/2 cups water
3 pounds, 5 ounces leg of lamb, bone hacked in one place and hinged, so it fits in the dish
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
23/4 pounds potatoes cut into big chunks

Mix the lemon juice, olive oil and oregano with 11/2 cups of water in a large nonreactive baking dish. Rub the lamb well all over with salt and black pepper and put it in the marinade. Turn it over a couple of times to coat well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours, turning it frequently throughout your waking hours. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Transfer lamb and marinade to a roasting pan and cover the lamb with a sheet of parchment paper, and then cover the pan tightly with 3 layers of aluminum foil. Bake for 1 hour. Turn the lamb over, cover again and reduce the heat to 300 degrees. Bake the lamb for an additional 2 hours. Now turn the lamb gently, as it will be very tender. Add the potatoes to the dish and sprinkle a little salt over them. Cover again and bake for 2 hours, turning the potatoes once during this time. Remove the foil, shuffle the potatoes and put back in the oven at 400 degrees. Roast until a little golden here and there, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the lamb rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Baked Sole and Roasted Asparagus with Sesame

Baked Sole and Roasted Asparagus with Sesame

sole2 C. chicken stock or broth

1 T. vegetable oil, plus some for drizzling

1 C. white rice

2 inches piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated

4 T. tamari

2 garlic cloves, chopped

1 lemon, juice of

6 scallions, thinly sliced

2 tsp. toasted sesame oil

4 (6-7 oz.) sole fillets

2 lbs asparagus, trimmed to 4-5 inch tips

3 T. sesame seeds

salt and pepper

 

Preheat oven to 400. Bring the stock and a drizzle of vegetable oil to a boil. Add the rice and stir. Return to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 18 minutes, until tender. In a shallow baking dish, combine the ginger, tamari, garlic, lemon juice, scallions, 1 tsp. of the toasted sesame oil, and a drizzle of vegetable oil. Add the sole fillets to the shallow dish and coat in the mixture. Let the fish sit while you prepare the asparagus. Place the asparagus on a rimmed cookie sheet and drizzle with the T. of vegetable oil, the remaining tsp. of sesame oil, the sesame seeds, salt, and pepper. Toss the asparagus around to make sure it is thoroughly coated. Transfer the fish and the asparagus to the oven and roast for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the asparagus is tender. When the rice is tender, fluff it with a fork and remove from heat. Serve the baked sole alongside the roasted asparagus with the white rice.

 

 

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One Pot Vegan Pasta

One Pot Vegan Pasta

VEGAN-ONE-POT-ORECCHIETTE-PASTA-MINIMALISTBAKER_COM-VEGAN12 ounces dry pasta
1/2 small eggplant, cubed
2 cups cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced and divided
1.5 cups vegan marinara sauce
2 cup water
2 tsp sea salt + more for eggplant
1 tsp ground black pepper
2 T. olive oil
Optional: Fresh parsley or basil for finishing

Rinse and dice eggplant into small, bite-sized cubes. Place in a colander in the sink and sprinkle generously with salt to draw out some of the moisture. Wait 20-30 minutes, then rinse and pat thoroughly dry with a towel. Set aside. If you’re short on time, skip the eggplant and double the mushrooms. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 2-3 T. olive oil, the eggplant and 1 clove of minced garlic. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp sea salt and stir. Sautee for 3-5 minutes or until a golden brown color is achieved, then add the mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes more or until all of the veggies have color. Set aside and cover – you will top the pasta with it. To the same saucepan, add the pasta, water, marinara sauce, the remaining cloves of garlic. Start with 1.5 tsp sea salt and 1 tsp black pepper (you will likely add more later depending on the saltiness of your marinara/your personal taste). Bring mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer until the pasta is cooked to al dente – will vary depending on kind of pasta – but typically an average of 10 minutes, stirring once or twice so it doesn’t stick to the pan. Once cooked, stir and taste to adjust seasonings. I added more salt and fresh herbs at this point. Remove from heat and top with eggplant-mushroom mixture and more fresh parsley or basil. Serve immediately.

For the pasta, I used 3/4 of a 16-ounce bag of orecchiette, but would recommend a spaghetti or penne as it’s not as likely to clump together.

One Pot Wonder Tomato-Basil Pasta

One Pot Wonder Tomato-Basil Pasta

tomatobasil12 ounces linguine pasta

1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with liquid ( I used zesty red pepper flavor style)

1 medium sweet onion, cut in 1/4 inch julienne strips (use an onion such as Vidalia or Walla Walla)

4 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves

4 1/2 cups vegetable broth (use regular broth and NOT low sodium)

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 bunch (about 10 to 12 leaves) basil, diced

Parmesan cheese for garnish

Place pasta, tomatoes, onion, and garlic in a large stock pot. Pour in vegetable broth. Sprinkle on top the pepper flakes and oregano. Drizzle top with oil. Cover pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a low simmer and keep covered and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes or so. Cook until almost all liquid has evaporated – I left about an inch of liquid in the bottom of the pot – but you can reduce as desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add basil leaves and stir pasta several times to distribute the liquid in the bottom of the pot evenly throughout the pasta as you are serving. Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese.

Spanakorizo (Spinach Rice)

Spanakorizo (Spinach Rice)

spinachsrice2 1/4 pounds of spinach, rinsed and drained
4 Tablespoons olive oil
3.5 ounces green onions with some green, chopped
3 Tablespoons chopped dill
1 cup medium-grain rice
salt
juice of 1 small lemon
freshly ground black pepper
1 T. chopped mint

Coarsely chop the spinach leaves. Heat the olive oil in a very large pot and saute the onions until pale gold and softened. Add the dill and saute for 30 seconds or so, then stir in the rice. Now add the spinach. You might feel that it won’t all fit in the pot, but fit in as much as you can. Add 2 cups of hot water and press down and turn the spinach until it begins to wilt and it’s all in. Add a good amount of salt, turn the spinach over with a wooden spoon and put the lid on. Bring to a boil then turn through again. Lower the heat and simmer, covered for about 15 minutes. If there is still water in the bottom of the pot toward the end of this time, take the lid off and turn up the heat to let it evaporate. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle in the lemon juice and add a few grinds of pepper. Turn through gently and taste for salt. Add the mint. Cover with a clean dish cloth, put the lid back on and leave for 10 minutes to steam. Serve hot or even at room temperature.

Zucchini, Prosciutto & Mozzarella Rolls

Zucchini, Prosciutto & Mozzarella Rolls

2 medium zucchini
8 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
8 ounces fresh mozzarella
3 cups favorite marinara sauce

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Slice zucchini lengthwise into 1/4 inch long planks. Place in a microwave oven and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until zucchini is just softened enough to roll into rolls, but not mushy. Place zucchini planks on a flat surface and cover with prosciutto and mozzarella that are cut to fit. Roll up from one short end. Secure with a toothpick. Pour marinara sauce into a 2 quart oven safe dish. Place zucchini rolls in the sauce, swirls facing up. Bake for 60 minutes. (Note: some of cheese will leak out into the sauce, but this is perfectly OK.) Serve immediately.

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Clams with Linguini, Garlic, and Tomatoes

Clams with Linguini, Garlic, and Tomatoes

20130730-one-pot-wonders-clam-tomato-pasta-thumb-625xauto-3429472 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of dried red chili flakes
3 minced cloves garlic minced or grated with a microplane (about 1 tablespoon)
1/4 cup white wine
4 cups homemade vegetable or chicken stock or store-bought low-sodium broth
1 pound dried linguini, broken in half
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
2 pounds littleneck clams or manila clams, scrubbed
1 tablespoon zest and 2 tablespoons fresh juice from 1 lemon

Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook until the onions soften, about 3 minutes. Add the chili flakes and garlic and cook until the garlic becomes fragrant, about 30 seconds more. Add the white wine and stir together. Add the stock to the pan with the linguini and adjust the heat to maintain a vigorous boil and cook until the pasta has begun to soften and is halfway through the cooking process, about 5 minutes. Then add half of the parsley and half of the tomatoes and stir to combine. Add the clams, cover and cook until they open, 6 to 8 minutes, making sure to stir and scrape the bottom of the pan so nothing sticks. Discard any clams that do not open. Finish with the lemon juice and zest, black pepper and the remaining parsley and tomatoes. Season to taste with salt and serve immediately.

Pecorino Cheese Plate with Pear, Fennel and Walnuts

Pecorino Cheese Plate with Pear, Fennel and Walnuts

A large chunk (about 12 oz.) pecorino or Parmigiano-Reggiano (Parmesan) cheese

2 medium fennel bulbs (about 1 lb.)

2 ripe Bosc or Asian pears

About 4 oz. (1 C.) walnut halves

About 8 oz. green olives, preferably Picholine or Cerignola (optional)

Remove the cheese from the refrigerator at least 1 hour prior to serving.

 

Trim the stems from the fennel, cut out the cores and remove the tough outer layers. Slice the fennel lengthwise into thin, sickle-shaped slices.   Place in a bowl of ice water and refrigerate for up to several hours.  Using a paring knife, quarter the unpeeled pears lengthwise, remove and discard the stem and core and slice each quarter thinly or thickly, as desired.  If desired, toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, shaking the skillet occasionally, just until they are warmed, about 3 minutes.  Arrange the fennel, pear, cheese, walnuts and, if desired, olives on a cheese or cutting board and/or several small dishes. Serve immediately.

 

 

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Spinach and Lemon Orzo Pilaf

Spinach and Lemon Orzo Pilaf

m890006_spinach_and_lemon_orzo_pila1/2 large yellow onion, minced
4 scallions, minced
1 teaspoon minced garlic, about 1 clove
2 cups dry orzo pasta
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 cups of reduced sodium chicken broth
Juice and zest of one lemon
1 6-ounce bag fresh baby spinach, washed, dried and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill weed
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sauté the onions, scallions and garlic. Add orzo and sauté, for 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Stir in chicken broth and lemon juice, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 10 minutes, until pasta is almost done. Stir in spinach, a little at a time, adding more as the spinach wilts. Simmer for 5 minutes, until orzo is done. Stir in the dill and mint and sprinkle with the feta before serving.

Starbucks Lemon Loaf

Starbucks Lemon Loaf

1 1/2 c. flour

1/2 t. baking powder

1/2 t. baking soda

1/2 t. salt

3 eggs at room temp.

1 c. sugar

2 T. butter softened

1 t. vanilla

2 t. lemon extract

1/3 c. fresh lemon juice

1/2 c. oil

Zest of one lemon

Glaze

1 c. powdered sugar

2 T. milk

1/2 t. lemon extract

Juice of 1/4 lemon

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Preheat oven to 350. Prepare 9 x 5 loaf pan or 6 mini pans. In a large bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In a medium bowl combine eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla and lemon extracts, and lemon juice with a mixer. Scrape bottom to make sure all is combined. Pour dry ingredients into wet ingredients and blend until smooth, scraping sides and bottom of bowl. Add oil and lemon zest. Mix well. Pour into prepared loaf pan(s) and bake for 45 min. (9 x 5) or 25 min. (minis.) Insert toothpick to test…it must come out clean. Remove from oven and let set 3 minutes. Prepare glaze; whisk to combine. Remove bread from pan(s) onto wire rack. Make sure and put a cookie sheet under the rack. Pour glaze over bread. Cool completely on rack.

 

Pan measurements

mini = 2 1/2 in. x 4 in.

small = 3 in. x 5 1/2 in.

large = 9 in. x 5 in.

Crab & Shallot Wontons with Green Chile Sauce

Crab & Shallot Wontons with Green Chile Sauce

3 T. Butter

1/3 C. minced Shallot

1 Garlic Clove, minced

2/4 lb. Crabmeat, picked into pieces

¼ C. Fresh Cilantro, chopped

Salt and Pepper

Pinch Cayenne

Cornstarch for dusting baking sheet

24 Wonton Wrappers

6 Scallion, trimmed to include 1” green

1 Jalapeno Pepper, halved and seeded

1 Clove Garlic

¼ C. loosely packed fresh Chives

¼ C. loosely packed fresh Parsley

¼ C. loosely packed fresh Cilantro

8 fresh Mint Leaves

¼ C. Soy Sauce

3 T. Rice Wine

2 T. Sesame Oil

White Pepper

½ C. Vegetable Oil

Melt butter in a medium skillet over high heat. Add shallots and garlic and stir until colors begin to change, about 2 minutes. Add crabmeat and cook until hot, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature, 10 – 15 minutes. Add cilantro, salt, pepper and cayenne. Cover a baking sheet with wax paper and dust lightly with cornstarch. Arrange wonton wrappers on flat surface. Distribute a rounded tsp. of filling to the center of each. Using fingers, moisten edges of wrapper with water, fold over to form a triangle and press edges to seal. Bring the opposite points together and twist to seal. Place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all wontons are filled. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.  Meanwhile, prepare green chile sauce. Combine scallions, jalapeno, garlic, chives, parsley, cilantro and mint in food processor and chop as finely as possible. Add soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil and puree. Pour sauce into a small bowl and let stand at room temperature. Pour oil into a large skillet to a depth of 1/8 inch and heat until hot. Fry wontons, without crowding, until golden on each side, about 4 minutes total. Drain on paper towels and keep warm. Repeat until all are cooked, adding more oil if needed. Serve with green chile sauce for dipping.

 

 

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Creamy Mushroom and Garlic Pasta

Creamy Mushroom and Garlic Pasta

mushroom1 lb. pasta (I used spaghetti), although you could also use the sauce on top of four chicken breasts
3 T. extra virgin olive oil
12 ounces mushrooms (about 18 white button or baby Portobello mushrooms), sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 large green onions, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. flour
1 and ½ cups milk (I used skim)
â…” Cup parmesan cheese, shredded, plus extra for garnish
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish

Cook pasta in very salty water according to recipe or package directions. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms, garlic, green onions, salt and pepper to oil and saute until mushrooms have reduced in size, about 4 minutes. If the mushrooms soak up all the olive oil, add another tablespoon. Add flour to saucepan and stir to incorporate all ingredients. Cook for one minute. Add ½ cup of the milk and stir to break up any lumps of the mushroom and flour mixture. The milk will thicken fairly quickly; that’s okay. Add the remainder of the milk and stir to incorporate all ingredients. Bring to a simmer and cook until milk has thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove sauce from heat and stir in parmesan cheese. If you can, shred your own cheese – pre-shredded cheese has additives in it that make it more difficult for the cheese to melt smoothly. Stir in the chopped parsley. Garnish with extra parsley and shredded parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

Herb and Citrus Oven Roasted Chicken

Herb and Citrus Oven Roasted Chicken

citrus1/4 cup olive oil

4 cloves of garlic, minced

2 tablespoons sugar

2 whole lemons, one juiced and one sliced

2 whole oranges, one juiced and one sliced

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

10-12 pieces (about 4 1/2 lbs.) bone-in chicken parts (thighs and legs are best), pat dry

1 medium onion (any kind), thinly sliced

1 teaspoon dried thyme, or fresh chopped

1 tablespoon dried rosemary, or fresh chopped

Chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley), for garnish, optional

 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, garlic, sugar, lemon juice, orange juice, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper. Place chicken in a rimmed 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Place parts skin side up and spread them out evenly in the pan. Pour olive oil mixture all over chicken, turning pieces to coat all sides. (If you marinated the chicken in this mixture, still add it all in). Arrange slices of lemon, orange and onion around and under the chicken. Sprinkle all over generously with thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Bake uncovered for about 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked and juices run clear. Remove parts to a serving platter and garnish with additional chopped fresh herbs, if desired.

 

 

 

Mediterranean Beef Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Mediterranean Beef Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

salad1 pound beef sirloin Steak cut 1 inch thick

Salt and pepper

4 C. romaine, torn

1 small cucumber, sliced

1/2 of a small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings

1 C. halved cherry or grape tomatoes

1 C. cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained

1/2 C. crumbled feta cheese (2 oz.)

1 recipe lemon vinaigrette

 

Cook beef sirloin however you prefer. Thinly slice meat. Divide torn romaine among four dinner plates. Top with sliced meat, cucumber slices, red onion, tomatoes, cannellini beans, and feta cheese. Drizzle with Lemon Vinaigrette. If desired, garnish with parsley.

 

Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing: (makes about 1/2 C.)

 

1/4 C. EVOO

1/2 tsp. shredded lemon peel

3 Tbsp lemon juice

1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano

2 cloves garlic, minced (1 tsp minced garlic)

 

Combine all ingredients in a screw top jar & shake. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

 

 

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Chipotle Chicken Rolls with Avocado Dipping Sauce

Chipotle Chicken Rolls with Avocado Dipping Sauce

Chipotle-Chicken-Rolls1 pkg (1 1/3lb) ground chicken breast
6 scallions, thinly sliced, then chopped
1 1/2 C. grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped or 3 T. of a chipotle flavored salsa
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
6 sheets frozen phyllo dough, defrosted
4 T. unsalted butter, melted

1 ripe Hass avocado
Juice of 3 limes
Handful of fresh cilantro leaves
1 tsp. coarse salt
3 T. extra-virgin olive oil

Preheat oven to 400. In a bowl, combine ground chicken, scallions, cheddar cheese, garlic, and chipotles and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a sealable plastic bag. To turn the sealable plastic bag into a homemade pastry bag, trim 1 1/2 inches off one of the bottom corners of the plastic bag. Push the chicken mixture to the cut corner without pushing it through the hole. Reserve while you prepare the phyllo. Arrange 1 sheet of phyllo dough with the long side closest to you on your kitchen counter, brush liberally from edge to edge with melted butter, and season with salt and pepper. Place another sheet of phyllo on top, again brush liberally with butter, and season with salt and pepper. Repeat with the third layer of phyllo. Place the trimmed end of the pastry bag 1/2 inch in from the left side and 1/2 inch up from the bottom of the phyllo sheet. Squeeze half of the chicken mixture from the bag while moving along in a straight line from left to right. Roll the front edge of the phyllo sheet away from you, encasing the chicken mixture. Continue until you have completed a long roll. Tuck the ends in and then brush the entire outside of the phyllo log with more melted butter. Transfer the first log to a rimmed cookie sheet, putting the seam side down. Repeat this process to make a second log with the remaining chicken mixture. Bake 15 minutes or until the log feels firm to the touch. While the phyllo-wrapped chicken is in the oven, cut the avocado in half lengthwise, cutting around the pit. Separate the halves and scoop out the pit with a spoon, then use the spoon to scoop the avocado from its skin. Place the avocado in a food processor and combine with lime juice, cilantro, coarse salt, and about 3 T. of water. Process until avocado mixture is smooth, then stream the EVOO into the dressing. Taste and adjust seasonings. Once the chipotle chicken rolls are cooked, remove from oven and let them cool just enough to handle. Cut each roll in half, then cut each half in 3 equal pieces. Serve 3 chicken rolls per person on a bed of Bibb lettuce with a dish of dipping sauce.

Thai Red Curry Chicken

Thai Red Curry Chicken

f8ea780e5fb54e7c7ceb6aedbde6f2711 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized chunks
1 T. coconut oil
3 cups coconut milk, light or regular
1 1/2 cups water
3 T. red curry paste
2 baby bok choy, chopped
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1″ knob ginger, grated
1 cup chopped snow peas
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4″ thick pieces
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. fish sauce
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp. salt
Cooked rice or quinoa for serving

Heat the coconut oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium high heat. When hot, add the ginger and sauté until fragrant — 2 minutes. Add the chicken and sear until not quite cooked through. Then, add the curry paste. Mix the ginger, chicken and curry paste together and continue to sauté over high heat for another two minutes. Pour in the coconut milk and water, then add the bok choy, bell pepper, chopped snow peas and sweet potatoes. Bring curry to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer. Stir in the fish sauce, salt, lime juice and sugar. Continue simmering over medium/low heat until veggies are soft. This will take about 10 minutes. Serve curry over rice or quinoa.