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Monday, August 31, 2015

grilled yellow squash

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 4 medium yellow squash
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • preheat the grill for medium heat.
  • cut the squash horizontally into 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick slices so that you have nice long strips that won't fall through the grill.
  • heat olive oil in a small pan, and add garlic cloves. cook over medium heat until the garlic starts to sizzle and become fragrant. brush the slices of squash with the garlic oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • grill squash slices for 5 to 10 minutes per side, until they reach the desired tenderness. brush with additional garlic oil, and turn occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.

New Year's Day Black-eyed Peas

Ingredients

  • Servings: 16
  • 1 pound dry black-eyed peas
  • 2 cups chopped cooked ham
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • 2 onions, diced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

    Ready Time: 3 hrs 15 mins

  • place black-eyed peas in 8 quart pot. add enough water to fill pot 3/4 full. stir in ham and diced onions, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. place tomatoes in a blender or food processor, and blend until the tomatoes are liquefied. add tomatoes to pot. bring all ingredients to boil. cover the pot, and simmer on low heat for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the peas are tender.

italian sausage, peppers, and onions

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 6 (4 ounce) links sweet italian sausage
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • place the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown on all sides. remove from skillet, and slice.
  • melt butter in the skillet. stir in the yellow onion, red onion, and garlic, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. mix in red bell pepper and green bell pepper. season with basil, and oregano. stir in wine. continue to cook and stir until peppers and onions are tender.
  • return sausage slices to skillet with the vegetables. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until sausage is heated through.

Sunday, August 30, 2015

Mexican Blackened Corn

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 slices bacon (optional)
  • 4 ears fresh sweet corn, kernels cut from the cob
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 small red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 cup beer
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins

  • place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. when cool, chop the bacon.
  • place the kernels of corn into a large skillet over high heat, and sprinkle the cumin, sea salt, and cayenne pepper over the corn. turn the corn gently over with a spatula as it cooks, then stir in the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic. stir the corn mixture every few minutes, until it begins to stick in the pan. pour the beer into the pan to help unstick the corn, stir, and cook until the corn is dark with very dark spots, and the onion and red bell pepper are soft, about 20 minutes. remove from heat, and sprinkle with chopped bacon, cotija cheese, and cilantro.

Protein-packed Spicy Vegan Quinoa With Edamame

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 2 cups quinoa, rinsed
  • 4 teaspoons vegetable bouillon (such as better than bouillon®)
  • 2 1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 sweet onions, chopped
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon hot chile paste (such as sambal oelek), or to taste (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • bring water, quinoa, and vegetable bouillon to a boil in a large pot; stir in edamame, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions and bell peppers until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. add ginger and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. remove from heat; stir in soy sauce, cilantro, and chile paste.
  • stir onion mixture into quinoa mixture; simmer, stirring occasionally, until excess broth has been absorbed, about 5 minutes.

Delicious Chana Masala

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 green chile pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 4 cups chopped tomatoes
  • 4 cups cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. saute onion, garlic, ginger, and green chile pepper in hot oil until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • season onion mixture with cumin, paprika, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne pepper; stir. cook onion with spices until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. add tomatoes, chickpeas, and tomato sauce; stir and simmer until the tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.
  • stir yogurt into the mixture until the color of the mixture is even; simmer until again hot, about 5 minutes more. remove pan from heat; stir lemon juice and salt into the mixture.

Maple Salmon

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound salmon

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • in a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt, and pepper.
  • place salmon in a shallow glass baking dish, and coat with the maple syrup mixture. cover the dish, and marinate salmon in the refrigerator 30 minutes, turning once.
  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
  • place the baking dish in the preheated oven, and bake salmon uncovered 20 minutes, or until easily flaked with a fork.

D's Famous Salsa

Ingredients

  • Servings: 16
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
  • 1/2 onion, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup canned sliced green chiles, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • place the tomatoes, onion, garlic, lime juice, salt, green chiles, and cilantro in a blender or food processor. blend on low to desired consistency.

Guacamole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Baked Salmon Ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 tablespoons light olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 (6 ounce) fillets salmon

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs

  • in a medium glass bowl, prepare marinade by mixing garlic, light olive oil, basil, salt, pepper, lemon juice and parsley. place salmon fillets in a medium glass baking dish, and cover with the marinade. marinate in the refrigerator about 1 hour, turning occasionally.
  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
  • place fillets in aluminum foil, cover with marinade, and seal. place sealed salmon in the glass dish, and bake 35 to 45 minutes, until easily flaked with a fork.

Guacamole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3/4 cup quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Guacamole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Saturday, August 29, 2015

Grilled Cornish Game Hens

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon wine
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 (1 1/2 pound) cornish game hens

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 5 hrs 15 mins

  • in a large, non-reactive bowl, mix onion, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, wine, worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, pepper, celery salt, and salt. place cornish game hens in the bowl, coating evenly with the marinade mixture. cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours.
  • preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate.
  • cook hens about 1 hour on the prepared grill, brushing occasionally with remaining marinade, until no longer pink and juices run clear.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3/4 cup quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Mexi-italian Salsa

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
  • 1 (6 ounce) can marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • gently stir the tomatoes, onion, olives, and artichoke hearts in a bowl; set aside. whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, italian seasoning, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. fold the dressing into the tomato mixture.

Cheesy Black Bean Guacamole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 3 large avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
  • 1/2 cup chopped chives
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 cups rinsed, drained canned black beans
  • 1 1/2 cups grated romano cheese
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • stir mashed avocado, chives, cilantro, garlic, and lime juice together in a bowl; stir in black beans, romano cheese, tomatoes, and cayenne pepper. refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.

Guacamole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Guacamole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

D's Famous Salsa

Ingredients

  • Servings: 16
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
  • 1/2 onion, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup canned sliced green chiles, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • place the tomatoes, onion, garlic, lime juice, salt, green chiles, and cilantro in a blender or food processor. blend on low to desired consistency.

Friday, August 28, 2015

Guacamole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Hummus Iii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pinch paprika
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • place the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, salt and garlic in a blender or food processor. blend until smooth. transfer mixture to a serving bowl.
  • drizzle olive oil over the garbanzo bean mixture. sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

Guacamole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Taco Seasoning I

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 1 min Ready Time: 1 min

  • in a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. store in an airtight container.

Hummus Iii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pinch paprika
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • place the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, salt and garlic in a blender or food processor. blend until smooth. transfer mixture to a serving bowl.
  • drizzle olive oil over the garbanzo bean mixture. sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

D's Famous Salsa

Ingredients

  • Servings: 16
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
  • 1/2 onion, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup canned sliced green chiles, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • place the tomatoes, onion, garlic, lime juice, salt, green chiles, and cilantro in a blender or food processor. blend on low to desired consistency.

Guacamole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3/4 cup quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Taco Seasoning I

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 1 min Ready Time: 1 min

  • in a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. store in an airtight container.

Guacamole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Calabacitas Con Elote (zucchini With Corn)

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pound zucchini, sliced
  • 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 fresh poblano chile pepper - seeded, deveined, and chopped
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • place the corn in a saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. place a cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to medium, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. drain.
  • heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. mix the zucchini and tomato into the onion and garlic; cook together 5 minutes. stir the corn kernels into the mixture; add the poblano pepper. season with salt and pepper; stir. cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes. sprinkle with the cotija cheese to serve.

Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 2 (8 ounce) containers plain yogurt
  • 2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded and diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in a food processor or blender, combine yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, dill and garlic. process until well-combined. transfer to a separate dish, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour for best flavor.

Taco Seasoning I

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 1 min Ready Time: 1 min

  • in a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. store in an airtight container.

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Maple Salmon

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound salmon

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • in a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt, and pepper.
  • place salmon in a shallow glass baking dish, and coat with the maple syrup mixture. cover the dish, and marinate salmon in the refrigerator 30 minutes, turning once.
  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
  • place the baking dish in the preheated oven, and bake salmon uncovered 20 minutes, or until easily flaked with a fork.

Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 2 (8 ounce) containers plain yogurt
  • 2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded and diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in a food processor or blender, combine yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, dill and garlic. process until well-combined. transfer to a separate dish, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour for best flavor.

Spiced Apple Chutney

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1 1/2 cups vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 tart apples - peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup diced dried apricots
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1/4 cup diced shallots
  • 5 thick slices fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon aleppo pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 whole star anise
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard seed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 55 mins

  • whisk vinegar and sugar together in a large saucepan; add apples, apricots, raisins, shallots, ginger, aleppo pepper flakes, and star anise. bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low; stir in garlic, salt, and mustard.
  • simmer mixture, stirring occasionally, until fruit is soft and liquid is reduced, 40 to 45 minutes. remove from heat and cool to room temperature. remove ginger pieces and star anise, transfer mixture to a bowl, and refrigerate until chilled. season with salt and pepper flakes.

Baked Salmon Ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 tablespoons light olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 (6 ounce) fillets salmon

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs

  • in a medium glass bowl, prepare marinade by mixing garlic, light olive oil, basil, salt, pepper, lemon juice and parsley. place salmon fillets in a medium glass baking dish, and cover with the marinade. marinate in the refrigerator about 1 hour, turning occasionally.
  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
  • place fillets in aluminum foil, cover with marinade, and seal. place sealed salmon in the glass dish, and bake 35 to 45 minutes, until easily flaked with a fork.

Calabacitas Con Elote (zucchini With Corn)

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pound zucchini, sliced
  • 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 fresh poblano chile pepper - seeded, deveined, and chopped
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • place the corn in a saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. place a cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to medium, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. drain.
  • heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. mix the zucchini and tomato into the onion and garlic; cook together 5 minutes. stir the corn kernels into the mixture; add the poblano pepper. season with salt and pepper; stir. cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes. sprinkle with the cotija cheese to serve.

Spiced Apple Chutney

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1 1/2 cups vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 tart apples - peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup diced dried apricots
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1/4 cup diced shallots
  • 5 thick slices fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon aleppo pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 whole star anise
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard seed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 55 mins

  • whisk vinegar and sugar together in a large saucepan; add apples, apricots, raisins, shallots, ginger, aleppo pepper flakes, and star anise. bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low; stir in garlic, salt, and mustard.
  • simmer mixture, stirring occasionally, until fruit is soft and liquid is reduced, 40 to 45 minutes. remove from heat and cool to room temperature. remove ginger pieces and star anise, transfer mixture to a bowl, and refrigerate until chilled. season with salt and pepper flakes.

Baked Salmon Ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 tablespoons light olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 (6 ounce) fillets salmon

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs

  • in a medium glass bowl, prepare marinade by mixing garlic, light olive oil, basil, salt, pepper, lemon juice and parsley. place salmon fillets in a medium glass baking dish, and cover with the marinade. marinate in the refrigerator about 1 hour, turning occasionally.
  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
  • place fillets in aluminum foil, cover with marinade, and seal. place sealed salmon in the glass dish, and bake 35 to 45 minutes, until easily flaked with a fork.

Taco Seasoning I

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 1 min Ready Time: 1 min

  • in a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. store in an airtight container.

Guacamole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Extra Easy Hummus

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained, liquid reserved
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins

  • in a blender or food processor combine garbanzo beans, garlic, cumin, salt and olive oil. blend on low speed, gradually adding reserved bean liquid, until desired consistency is achieved.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3/4 cup quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Vegetable Dip

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
  • 1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated onion
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, curry powder, garlic, vinegar, onion and horseradish. mix together, cover, and chill overnight to allow the flavors to blend.

Vegetable Dip

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
  • 1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated onion
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, curry powder, garlic, vinegar, onion and horseradish. mix together, cover, and chill overnight to allow the flavors to blend.

D's Famous Salsa

Ingredients

  • Servings: 16
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
  • 1/2 onion, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup canned sliced green chiles, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • place the tomatoes, onion, garlic, lime juice, salt, green chiles, and cilantro in a blender or food processor. blend on low to desired consistency.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3/4 cup quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

D's Famous Salsa

Ingredients

  • Servings: 16
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
  • 1/2 onion, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup canned sliced green chiles, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • place the tomatoes, onion, garlic, lime juice, salt, green chiles, and cilantro in a blender or food processor. blend on low to desired consistency.

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Guacamole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3/4 cup quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3/4 cup quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3/4 cup quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Guacamole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Guacamole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Kathy's Baked Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans
  • 4 ounces trimmed arugula
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 5 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 tomatoes, tops and pulp removed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
  • in a blender or food processor, blend the garbanzo beans, arugula, garlic, feta cheese, 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, and olive oil until smooth.
  • place tomatoes in an 8x8 inch baking dish. stuff the tomatoes with the garbanzo bean mixture. sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese.
  • bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned.

Hummus Iii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pinch paprika
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • place the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, salt and garlic in a blender or food processor. blend until smooth. transfer mixture to a serving bowl.
  • drizzle olive oil over the garbanzo bean mixture. sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3/4 cup quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Guacamole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3/4 cup quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Baked Salmon Ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 tablespoons light olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 (6 ounce) fillets salmon

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs

  • in a medium glass bowl, prepare marinade by mixing garlic, light olive oil, basil, salt, pepper, lemon juice and parsley. place salmon fillets in a medium glass baking dish, and cover with the marinade. marinate in the refrigerator about 1 hour, turning occasionally.
  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
  • place fillets in aluminum foil, cover with marinade, and seal. place sealed salmon in the glass dish, and bake 35 to 45 minutes, until easily flaked with a fork.

Calabacitas Con Elote (zucchini With Corn)

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pound zucchini, sliced
  • 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 fresh poblano chile pepper - seeded, deveined, and chopped
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • place the corn in a saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. place a cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to medium, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. drain.
  • heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. mix the zucchini and tomato into the onion and garlic; cook together 5 minutes. stir the corn kernels into the mixture; add the poblano pepper. season with salt and pepper; stir. cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes. sprinkle with the cotija cheese to serve.

Monday, August 24, 2015

Taco Seasoning I

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 1 min Ready Time: 1 min

  • in a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. store in an airtight container.

Lemon-parsley Green Beans

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 11 mins Ready Time: 16 mins

  • bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat: add sugar, and beans. cook until beans are bright green and tender, 3 to 5 minutes. drain, and place in a large bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
  • combine the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook until butter melts. stir in the garlic; cook until pale beige and fragrant. stir in the beans; cook until wilted, and garlic is dark brown, about 4 minutes. toss beans with parsley and lemon zest, and cook 1 to 2 minutes more. season to taste with salt and pepper. transfer beans to a serving dish, and garnish with lemon wedges.

Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 2 (8 ounce) containers plain yogurt
  • 2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded and diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in a food processor or blender, combine yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, dill and garlic. process until well-combined. transfer to a separate dish, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour for best flavor.

Extra Easy Hummus

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained, liquid reserved
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins

  • in a blender or food processor combine garbanzo beans, garlic, cumin, salt and olive oil. blend on low speed, gradually adding reserved bean liquid, until desired consistency is achieved.

D's Famous Salsa

Ingredients

  • Servings: 16
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
  • 1/2 onion, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup canned sliced green chiles, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • place the tomatoes, onion, garlic, lime juice, salt, green chiles, and cilantro in a blender or food processor. blend on low to desired consistency.

Sunday, August 23, 2015

Hummus Iii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pinch paprika
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • place the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, salt and garlic in a blender or food processor. blend until smooth. transfer mixture to a serving bowl.
  • drizzle olive oil over the garbanzo bean mixture. sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

Maple Salmon

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound salmon

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • in a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt, and pepper.
  • place salmon in a shallow glass baking dish, and coat with the maple syrup mixture. cover the dish, and marinate salmon in the refrigerator 30 minutes, turning once.
  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
  • place the baking dish in the preheated oven, and bake salmon uncovered 20 minutes, or until easily flaked with a fork.

Maple Salmon

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound salmon

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • in a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt, and pepper.
  • place salmon in a shallow glass baking dish, and coat with the maple syrup mixture. cover the dish, and marinate salmon in the refrigerator 30 minutes, turning once.
  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
  • place the baking dish in the preheated oven, and bake salmon uncovered 20 minutes, or until easily flaked with a fork.

Guacamole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

No-fuss Falafel

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • place garbanzo beans, parsley, onion, flour, garlic, cumin, baking powder, coriander, salt, lemon juice, and black pepper in a food processor or blender. pulse until combined and a chunky, slightly sticky mixture forms.
  • roll mixture into small balls and place on a plate. flatten into patties that are 2 inches in diameter and 1/2-inch thick.
  • place patties in refrigerator or freezer to help hold together, about 10 minutes.
  • heat 1 1/2- to 2-inches vegetable oil in large saucepan to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • fry patties, working in batches to avoid crowding, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. drain patties on paper towel-lined plate.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3/4 cup quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Guacamole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Saturday, August 22, 2015

Marinated Green Beans With Olives, Tomatoes, And Feta

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta
  • 1 bunch fresh oregano sprigs

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 40 mins

  • bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat and drop in the green beans; cook until slightly tender, but still crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. immediately drain the green beans and plunge into ice water to stop the beans from cooking further. drain the beans and place them in a shallow serving dish.
  • heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. cook garlic in the oil for about 30 seconds. remove the skillet from the heat. stir in the olives, tomatoes, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. pour mixture over green beans. toss together until beans are evenly coated. sprinkle feta cheese over the top and garnish with oregano sprigs. chill at least 3 hours before serving.

Calabacitas Con Elote (zucchini With Corn)

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pound zucchini, sliced
  • 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 fresh poblano chile pepper - seeded, deveined, and chopped
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • place the corn in a saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. place a cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to medium, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. drain.
  • heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. mix the zucchini and tomato into the onion and garlic; cook together 5 minutes. stir the corn kernels into the mixture; add the poblano pepper. season with salt and pepper; stir. cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes. sprinkle with the cotija cheese to serve.

Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 2 (8 ounce) containers plain yogurt
  • 2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded and diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in a food processor or blender, combine yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, dill and garlic. process until well-combined. transfer to a separate dish, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour for best flavor.

Friday, August 21, 2015

Maple Salmon

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound salmon

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • in a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt, and pepper.
  • place salmon in a shallow glass baking dish, and coat with the maple syrup mixture. cover the dish, and marinate salmon in the refrigerator 30 minutes, turning once.
  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
  • place the baking dish in the preheated oven, and bake salmon uncovered 20 minutes, or until easily flaked with a fork.

Taco Seasoning I

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 1 min Ready Time: 1 min

  • in a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. store in an airtight container.

Guacamole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Baked Salmon Ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 tablespoons light olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 (6 ounce) fillets salmon

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs

  • in a medium glass bowl, prepare marinade by mixing garlic, light olive oil, basil, salt, pepper, lemon juice and parsley. place salmon fillets in a medium glass baking dish, and cover with the marinade. marinate in the refrigerator about 1 hour, turning occasionally.
  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
  • place fillets in aluminum foil, cover with marinade, and seal. place sealed salmon in the glass dish, and bake 35 to 45 minutes, until easily flaked with a fork.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3/4 cup quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Asparagus With Tomatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 pound thin asparagus spears, trimmed and cut in half
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 7 mins Ready Time: 12 mins

  • place the asparagus in a large skillet and fill with about 1 inch of water. cover the pan and set over high heat. when the water comes to a boil, cook for 2 minutes or until the asparagus is bright green and almost tender.
  • in a separate skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. add the garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. add the tomato to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute or until heated through. season with salt and pepper. add asparagus to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes, until hot.

Extra Easy Hummus

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained, liquid reserved
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins

  • in a blender or food processor combine garbanzo beans, garlic, cumin, salt and olive oil. blend on low speed, gradually adding reserved bean liquid, until desired consistency is achieved.