Chef Classic Shrimp Ceviche 1/2 lb tiny cooked shrimp (coarse chopped if you wish) 1 cup finely diced cucumber 1/2 cup finely diced ripe avocado 1/2 cup finely diced Roma tomatoes 1/4 cup finely diced red onion 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice 2 Tbsp Franks Red Hot sweet chili sauce (or similar) 1 jalapeno chili … Read more
Sizzling Mixed Pepper Fajitas 1 lb. chicken breast – boned and skinned 1 large red onion 1 large carrot 1 sweet red bell pepper 1 sweet green bell pepper 1 sweet yellow bell pepper high heat cooking oil 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1 – 15 oz cab black beans (rinsed and drained well) 1/2 tsp … Read more
Mixed Up Mango Bean Wraps 2 sweet bell peppers (diced) 1 small sweet onion (diced) 1 15 oz cans black beans (rinsed and drained well) 2 mangos (diced) 1 lime (juiced) 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1 ripe avocado (pitted, peeled, diced) 4 medium size healthy tortillas (corn, sun-dried tomato, spinach, low carb, whatever … Read more
Fajita Seasoning 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon white sugar 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Spices Mexican
Tomato Avocado Guacamole 4 ripe avocados (seed and skin removed) 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove (grated) 1 Roma tomato (finely diced) 1/4 cup finely chopped onion dash ground cumin dash hot pepper sauce salt and pepper to taste Mash avocado in a bowl with a fork. Add remaining ingredients and stir well. … Read more
Mexican Jicama Sticks 1 medium size jicama 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1/4 tsp chili powder 1/4 tsp sea salt Peel the jicama then cut into french fry size strips. Place jicama in bowl and sprinkle with lime juice and chili powder and toss lightly. Add salt, toss again. Chill or serve immediately. Side Mexican … Read more
Bacon Bean And Rice Pot 6 slices bacon (diced) 1 large onion (diced) 1 garlic clove (minced) 1 cup beef broth 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup uncooked rice 1 tsp dried thyme 2 cups cooked (or canned pinto or kidney beans) In skillet over medium heat, add bacon pieces and cook until browned and … Read more
Mozzarella Meatballs 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 lb. mild Italian sausage 1 cup breadcrumbs 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning 3 eggs 3 cloves garlic (minced) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 lb. mozzarella cheese (cut into cubes) Olive Oil Marinara In bowl mix beef, sausage, eggs, garlic, salt and pepper. Make approximately 2″ … Read more
Whole Wheat Mac ‘N Real Cheese 8 oz whole wheat elbow macaroni 2 cups frozen vegetables 1 3/4 cups milk (divided) 3 Tbsp whole wheat flour 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp pepper 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 tsp Dijon mustard Cook macaroni according to … Read more
Citrus Wild Brown Rice Salad 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 Tbsp white rice vinegar 1/2 Tbsp real orange juice 1 tsp soy sauce salt and black pepper to taste 1/2 cup cooked brown rice (chilled) 1/2 cup cooked wild rice (chilled) 2 green onions (chopped) 1 celery stalk (chopped fine) 1/2 red bell pepper … Read more
Club Night Rice Pudding 1 quart whole milk 1 pint heavy cream 1/2 tsp salt 1 whole vanilla bean 1 cup white sugar 3/4 cup long grain white rice 1 large egg yolk (whisked) 1 1/2 cup whipped cream topping Combine the milk, heavy cream, salt, whole vanilla bean and 3/4 cup of the sugar … Read more
Chocolate Mint Pie 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels 1 – 12 oz can Evaporated Milk 1 tablespoon butter 1 9- inch chocolate crumb crust 1 – 3.4 oz package vanilla instant pudding 1/3 cup water 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 4 drops green food coloring 1 – 8 oz frozen whipped topping (thawed) Additional Semi-Sweet … Read more