Ingredients: 6 medium tomatillos, husk removed and rinsed 1 large jalapeño 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled 1/2 cup chicken, beef or vegetable stock 1 tsp salt Large handful of cilantro 1 lime, juiced Directions: 1. Preheat broiler. Place tomatillos, jalapeño and garlic in oven safe dish. Place dish under broiler until contents are charred and blistered.Continue reading “Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde”
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Puerto Rican Chicken Spaghetti
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 pounds chicken breast cutlets Salt and black pepper 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced 1 spanish onion, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 1 poundContinue reading “Puerto Rican Chicken Spaghetti”
Pickled Avocados
Ingredients: 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon whole coriander seeds 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds 2 ripe but still firm avocados 6 fresh cilantro sprigs 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced 1/2 jalapeno or serrano chile, stemmed, seeded and cut into thick matchsticks Zest of 1 lime, removedContinue reading “Pickled Avocados”
Ground Pork And Black Bean Tacos
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 shallot, minced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound lean ground pork 1 15.5-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoonContinue reading “Ground Pork And Black Bean Tacos”
Chicken and Cauliflower “Fried Rice”
I previously posted this recipe using pork. Today I made it again using the other white meat, chicken. Still delicious!! Ingredients: • 1 head of cauliflower • Olive oil • 1 Tbs minced garlic • 1 small shallot, chopped • 2 Tbs low sodium soy sauce more or less to taste • 1 tsp sesameContinue reading “Chicken and Cauliflower “Fried Rice””
Thai Ground Chicken Two Ways
Ingredients: • 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and minced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 3 scallions, chopped • 1 small onion, finely chopped • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 pound ground chicken • 1/4 cup water • 2 teaspoon sugar • 3 tablespoons fish sauce or coconut aminos • 1 tablespoon soyContinue reading “Thai Ground Chicken Two Ways”
Hoisin Glazed Meatloaf
Ingredients: • Cooking spray • 1 1/4 cups whole wheat panko breadcrumbs (gluten free is an option) • 1/2 cup whole milk (or water) • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro • 1/4 cup minced fresh basil leaves • 4 scallions, minced • 4 garlic cloves, finely minced • 1/2Continue reading “Hoisin Glazed Meatloaf”
Vietnamese Beef and Noodle Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients: • 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced • 1 tablespoon canola oil • 1/2 lb rice vermicelli noodles, cooked according to package instructions • 1/2 English cucumber, diced • 2 carrots, grated • 1 head green leaf lettuce, leaves separated • 1 bunch fresh cilantro (leaves only) • 1 bunch fresh mint (leaves only) •Continue reading “Vietnamese Beef and Noodle Lettuce Wraps”
Mexican Quinoa
I love this side!!! I made it for some friends earlier today with some grilled lime chicken. Loved it so much I made it again with a grilled pork loin for my family dinner! Done in under 15 minutes! Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 1 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp coriander 1/2Continue reading “Mexican Quinoa”
Gazpacho
Ingredients: 2 large bushel boy tomatoes, quartered 1/2 cucumber, roughly chopped 1/4 red onion, roughly chopped 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and chopped 1 clove garlic, minced Large handful cilantro Juice of 1 lime 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 2 tbsp olive oil Directions: Add all the ingredients to a food processor or blender.Continue reading “Gazpacho”
