Salsa Rice and Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked basmati rice, rinsed 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed 1-15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup salsa 1 cup chicken broth 1-½ teaspoons cayenne pepper (add amount according to spice preference) 1 teaspoon oregano ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 large chicken breasts, halved 1 cup crumbledContinue reading “Salsa Rice and Chicken Casserole”

Garlic Crab Angel Hair

Ingredients: 4 oz lump crab meat 1/2 pound angel hair pasta 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley Salt and black pepper Red pepper flakes Directions: 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt the water generously, cook pasta to al dente.Continue reading “Garlic Crab Angel Hair”

Pineapple and Cucumber Salsa

It is summer and it is patio season. This is a bright, fun and different salsa for outdoor eating! Served best with tortilla chips or as a topping on fish tacos! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups pineapple, diced 1/2 cup English cucumber, diced 1/2 red onion, diced 1 small jalapeño, seeded and diced 1/2 bunch ofContinue reading “Pineapple and Cucumber Salsa”

Taco Burgers

Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp taco seasoning (see below) Shredded iceberg lettuce Shredded cheddar cheese 4 hamburger buns Pico de gallo: 1 cup finely chopped white onion (about 1 small onion) 1 medium jalapeño or serrano pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped ¼ cup lime juice ¾ teaspoonContinue reading “Taco Burgers”

Chicken and Cabbage Pasta

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts-cut into small pieces Salt and Pepper 2 teaspoons paprika 1 large yellow onion, diced 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 large carrots, small dice 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 1 large cabbage, chopped 1/2 pound thin spaghetti Fresh choppedContinue reading “Chicken and Cabbage Pasta”

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”

Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad with Arugula

Ingredients: Salad 3 red beets 2 large carrots, peeled and julienned into 1/2” pieces olive oil salt and pepper to taste 3 oz baby arugula Dressing 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon minced rosemary salt and pepper to taste Directions: 1. Heat ovenContinue reading “Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad with Arugula”

Easy Cherry Frozen Yogurt

Ingredients: 1 lb cherries, pitted and frozen 2 cups peach yogurt (or plain) 1 tsp almond extract (or vanilla extract) Directions: 1. In a food processor place all three ingredients. Process on high until smooth. 2. Transfer puréed mixture into airtight container. Place in freezer for one hour or until ready to eat.

Vanilla Spiced Pear Butter

Ingredients: 3-4 pears, peeled and diced Zest and juice of one lemon 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup water Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes or until pears are soft andContinue reading “Vanilla Spiced Pear Butter”