Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde

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”

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”