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Pineapple Kiwi Chicken
By vail28
In a medium bowl, combine the pineapple, kiwi, cilantro, jalapeno, and lime juice and toss to combine
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1 cup peeled and diced kiwi (about 2 or 3 whole kiwi)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, each cut into chicken strips
- chili powder to taste
Summer Squash Sheels w/ Ricotta
By vail28
* In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium-low heat
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 medium yellow squash, finely diced
- 1 medium zucchini, peeled and finely diced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pound medium shells
- 1-1/2 cups handmade ricotta
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Shrimp, Green Bean and Feta Pasta Salad
By vail28
Have ready a large bowl of ice water
- • 4 ounces green beans, trimmed, each bean cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch-long pieces
- * • 8 ounces dried rotini or any similar pasta
- * • 1 pound medium cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- * • 2 to 4 tablespoons chopped dill
- * • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- * • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- * • 2 tablespoons olive oil
- * • 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- * • Salt
- * • Freshly ground black pepper
Gnocchi with Shrimp
By vail28
1. Into a large saute pan, add the olive oil and shallots and saute over medium heat until translucent
- 14.5 ounces canned peeled tomatoes – diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 shallot – minced
- 2 garlic cloves – minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- pinch of Calabrian red pepper flakes
- 1 pound of large shrimp – deveined & peeled {tails on}
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon brandy
- 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon flat leaf Italian parsley – chopped
- 1 pound 1.6 ounce package of gnocchi {I used Trader Joe’s}
- salt/pepper
Couscous with Herbs and Lemon
By vail28
Cook onion in 1 tablespoon oil in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until g...
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (10 fl oz)
- 1 (10-oz) box couscous (1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
- preparation
Peach and Creme Fraiche Pie
By vail28
1. Make the pate sucree: Pulse flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor to combine
- * FOR THE PATE SUCREE
- 1 1/4 * 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 * 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/8 * 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup cold (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 * 1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
- 2 * 2 tablespoons ice water, plus more if needed
- * FOR THE STREUSEL
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 3 * 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- * Pinch of salt
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup cold (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- * FOR THE FILLING
- 1 1/2 * 1 1/2 pounds ripe (4 to 5 medium) yellow peaches, pitted and quartered
- 2 * 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- * Pinch of salt
- 5 * 5 tablespoons creme fraiche
Bistec de Palomilla
By vail28
1. Season steaks with salt and pepper
- 2 pounds cube steak, cut into 4 or 6 pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Juice of 3 limes
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- White rice, for serving.
Curried Pumpkin Soup
By vail28
1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat
- 2 * 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 * 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 * 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 to 1 * 1/2 to 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 3 * 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 * 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin (or about 2 cups fresh pumpkin puree from pumpkin that has been roasted and drained for several hours)
- 1 * 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1 * 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- * Garnish: fresh chives (optional)
Mexican Flourless Chocolate Cake
By vail28
Set your oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 325 degrees
- 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing the cups
- 7 ounces bittersweet chocolate (60 to 62% cocoa)
- 1 1/2 ounces (1/2 of 1 tablet) Mexican chocolate, we prefer Ibarra brand, plus extra for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
- 2 tablespoons Kahula
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup Mexican crema, sour cream or crème frâiche
- 1 1/2 tablespoons superfine sugar
Braised Cube Steak
By vail28
1. Heat oil in large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 pounds cube steak, cut into 6 pieces
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup flour plus 1 tablespoon
- 3 large onions, sliced thinly
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock or water.