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Grilled King Salmon with Tomato-Peach Salsa
By VegasBartender
Use a peach that's just ripe so it's juicy but still holds its shape
- 1 cup chopped peeled peach
- 3/4 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion
- 3 tablespoons small fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons small fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 4 (6-ounce) wild Alaskan king salmon fillets
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Cooking spray
Peach and Blackberry Cobbler
By VegasBartender
David Bonom, Cooking Light MAY 2008
- 1/4 cup butter, melted and divided
- Cooking spray
- 3 cups sliced fresh peaches (about 1 pound)
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided (about 4 1/2 ounces)
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
Chipotle Mac & Cheese Recipe
By VegasBartender
Cook pasta according to package directions to al dente
- 1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 2 large green peppers, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, optional
Baja-Style Grilled Rock Lobster Tails
By VegasBartender
A simple citrus sauce perfectly complements the lobster tails in this easy yet elegant entrée
- Lobster:
- 6 (8-ounce) rock or spiny lobster tails
- 12 green onions
- Cooking spray
- Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Dash of hot sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Remaining ingredients:
- 6 (6-inch) flour tortillas
- Lime wedges (optional)
Shrimp and Bacon Deviled Eggs
By VegasBartender
You can prepare this a day ahead; cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate
- 8 hard-cooked large eggs, shelled
- 1/4 c instant potato flakes
- 1/4 c fat-free mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp ground red pepper
- 1/2 c cooked medium shrimp, peeled and chopped (about 4 oz)
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 3 center-cut bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
Greek Omelet
By VegasBartender
With flavors reminiscent of the classic Greek spanakopita, this easy omelet is just right for a light dinner or bru...
- 1/4 cup cooked spinach
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, (2 ounces)
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Beef-Broccoli Stir-Fry
By VegasBartender
Serve up this 20-minute Beef-Broccoli Stir-Fry that is equally healthy and hearty
- 2 (3 1/2-ounce) bags boil-in-bag long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry, divided
- 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce, divided
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pound boneless sirloin steak, cut diagonally across grain into thin slices
- 1/2 cup lower-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha (hot chile sauce) or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon bottled ground fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 cups prechopped broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions
Gourmet Mushroom Risotto
By VegasBartender
1) In a saucepan, warm the broth over low heat
- 3 cups chicken broth, divided
- 1 tablespoon and 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound white mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 shallots, diced
- 3/4 cup Arborio rice
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- sea salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon and 1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped chives
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
CHICKEN WITH CREAMY CHEDDAR RICE
By VegasBartender
1. Place oven racks in middle and upper position and preheat oven to 375°F
- 1 1/2 cups brown basmati rice
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 3 1/4 cups water
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 8 medium skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 8 sprigs fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
- 4 ounces Cabot Extra Sharp Cheddar or Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar, grated* (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup Cabot Light Sour Cream
- Steamed fresh broccoli
Blue Cheese-Onion Steak Bites
By VegasBartender
Hearty appetizer for parties or a great light lunch
- SPREAD:
- 3 large onions, thinly sliced into rings
- 12 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 4 beef tenderloin steaks (6oz each)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 loaf (10 1/2 oz) French bread baguette, cut into 1/4" slices
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 c (4 oz.) crumbled blue cheese
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper