June 30, 2014
Jicama Salsa
Florence
Course Salsa
Cuisine Mexican
- 1 cup finely diced jicama
- 1/2 cup finely diced tomatilla
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
- 3 Tbsp chopped cilantro
- 3 Tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp finely chopped jalapenos
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June 22, 2014
Classic Shrimp Ceviche
Florence
- 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 seeded and minced
Stir together all the ingredients in glass bowl, making sure the shrimp is well coated. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 20 minutes for flavors to blend.
Serve room temperature or chilled.
Serve over greens.
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June 19, 2014
Mexican Jicama Sticks
Florence
Course Side
Cuisine Mexican
- 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.
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June 2, 2014
Quick Time Sweet Potato Bean Chili
Florence
Course Main
Cuisine American
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 medium sweet potato peeled and diced petite
- 1 medium sweet onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 2 - 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 - 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- 4 tsp lime juice
Combine in sauce pan oil, sweet potato, and onion and cook over medium-high heat.
Stir and cook until sweet potato start to soften, then stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin and salt.
Add the water, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are soft.
Add the beans, tomatoes, and lime juice, stir and simmering about 10 minutes just until heated through.
Serve with Sour Cream and Cilantro.
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May 17, 2014
Tomato Salsa Fresca
Florence
Course Salsa
Cuisine Mexican
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
- kosher salt to taste
- 1/2 cup diced sweet onion
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 or 2 jalapenos - seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 tsp olive oil
Chop tomatoes in food processor, do not puree them.
In Glass or Plastic Bowl, Add salt, onion, lime juice, jalapenos, cilantro and olive oil.
Refrigerate for 1 hour, so that the flavors will meld together.
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January 17, 2010
Grilled Salmon
Florence
Course Fish
Cuisine Middle Eastern
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon steaks or fillets
- 1 6 ounces can unsweetened pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- vegetable oil spray
Rinse fish and pat dry
Arrange fish in a baking pan.
Combine remaining ingredients and pour over steaks.
Cover and refrigerate overnight
Preheat grill.
Lightly spray grill top or grill pan with vegetable oil (do not spray on open flame).
Remove steaks from marinade and place steaks on hot, 4 to 5 inches from heat.
Grill 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
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