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Chipotle Dip
By Bellacucinam
Finely chop scallions. Wearing protective gloves, mince enough chipotles to a paste to measure 1 1/2 tablespoons
- 2 scallions
- 2 to 3 small canned chipotle chiles in adobo plus 1/4 teaspoon adobo sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Halibut, Pan Seared
By Bellacucinam
Grate enough zest from lemon to measure 1 teaspoon and squeeze 1/4 c juice
- 2 lemon
- 2 teaspoons drained capers
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro sprigs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 4 halibut steaks with skin (about 2 pound total)
- Garnish: lemon wedges
Salsa Baked Goat Cheese
By Bellacucinam
1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees
- 1/4 cup pine nuts or coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 4-ounce log goat cheese (there are flavored goat cheeses available, some of which can be good with the salsa, but think about the flavor combination before making your purchase)
- 1 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- A tablespoon or so chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- 1 cup Roasted Jalapeño-Tomato Salsa
- _____
- Salsa - Makes 2 1/2 cups
- 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes (about 10 medium), preferably plum
- 2 to 3 fresh jalapeño chiles (1 to 1 1/2 ounces), stemmed
- Half of a small white onion (2 ounces), sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, loosely packed
- 1 generous teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
Fish Tacos
By Bellacucinam
1.Light a grill. In a medium bowl, mash the avocados, sour cream, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro and 3 tablespoons ...
- 2 Hass avocados—halved, pitted and peeled
- 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 small head of napa cabbage, shredded (4 cups)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing
- 2 pounds thick red snapper fillets with skin, cut crosswise into ten 2-inch-wide strips
- Ten 7-inch flour tortillas, warmed
- 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
- Hot sauce, for serving
- Lime wedges, for serving
Corn-Tomato Salad with Fresh Mozzarella
By Bellacucinam
Boil the ears of corn for 10 minutes
- Dressing
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Salad
- 3 ears of fresh corn, husked
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 scallions, sliced
- 3/4 cup cubed fresh mozzarella
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
Calamari, Grilled Salad
By Bellacucinam
Soak 20 wooden skewers in water for about 20 minutes
- 20 wooden skewers
- 10 small whole calamari, cleaned, tentacles removed
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grilling
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tomatoes, seeded and cut into chunks
- 1 medium red onion, sliced thin
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced thin
- 1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
- Fresh oregano leaves, for garnish
Mango Chutney
By Bellacucinam
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 pound mangoes, apricots, or peaches, peeled, pitted, and coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Beef Kabobs, Vietnamese
By Bellacucinam
Directions: Prep Time: 6 hrs Total Time: 6 1/4 hrs 1 Whisk together marinade ingredients and set aside
- marinade
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 1/8 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 tablespoon hot chili-garlic sauce
- 1 1/2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander (optional)
- KEBABS
- 1 1/2 lbs top sirloin beef
- 6 -8 skewers, presoaked in water
- 1 red bell peppers (optional)
- 1/2 to taste chopped fresh mint (optional) or 1/2 to taste cilantro leaf (optional)
Carrot, Green Apple and Mint
By Bellacucinam
Fold a full sheet of paper towel into quarters and place it in a small bowl
- 1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and trimmed
- 1 Granny Smith apple, cored
- 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
Chick Pea and Spinach Stew
By Bellacucinam
Pour the water into a large deep skillet and bring to a boil
- 1 cup water
- 10 ounces baby spinach
- 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
- Kosher salt
- Pinch of saffron threads
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Pinch of ground cloves
- Pinch of freshly ground pepper
- Two 15-ounce cans chickpeas with their liquid
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 large tomato—peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- Crusty bread, for serving