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Thursday, October 11, 2018

Fig & Brie

Fig & Brie
Something Special For Starters!
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes


Ingredients
7 fresh figs
1 round Brie cheese
1/4 cup honey for drizzle
French bread slices, toasted 

Cooking Tools
Small cast iron pan



Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Place unwrapped Brie round in small cast iron pan.  Place whole figs on top.  Bake in oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and drizzle with honey.  Serve with some French bread slices.
Serves 4

Saturday, October 6, 2018

Zucchini & Squash Salad

Zucchini & Squash Salad
With A Honey Vinaigrette! 
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: No cooking required


Ingredients
1/2 lb. zucchini noodles
1/2 lb. yellow squash noodles
1/4 lb. carrot noodles
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup honey
salt
pepper

Cooking Tools
Medium mixing bowl

Directions
Whisk together; oil, vinegar & honey. Toss in zucchini, squash and carrots, coat evenly. Salt and pepper to taste.
Serves 4 


 

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Shrimp Fettuccine In A Chipotle Cream Sauce

Shrimp Fettuccine In A Chipotle Cream Sauce
Fantastic Flavor With A Little Heat!
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes


Ingredients
1 box dry Fettuccine pasta
1 lb. medium shrimp, deveined, tail on
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 (7oz.)can Chipotle in Adobo sauce
1 green pepper, sliced thin
1 onion, sliced thin
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
salt
pepper

Cooking Tools
Large pot
1 large skillet
1 medium skillet 


Directions
Boil pasta in boiling salted water according to directions. In a medium skillet, add; olive oil on medium heat and saute green peppers, garlic and onions. In a large pan, add butter, cream and cook to thicken on low heat. As the sauce thickens, add in nutmeg, chipotle, shrimp and the cooked vegetables. Simmer to cook shrimp ( 3 minutes) then toss in cooked & drained pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Toss in Parmesan cheese at the end of cooking. Garnish with minced parsley.
Serves 4

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Chicken Fajita Sandwich

Chicken Fajita Sandwich
A Rules Apply Here!
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients
4 large buns
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast (thin)
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
juice of 1 lime
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp Fajita seasoning mix
1 green pepper, sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
1 onion, slice
tomato slices
3 cups field greens, spinach or lettuce
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
salt
pepper

Cooking Tools
Mixing bowl
Outdoor grill
Large skillet/frying pan


Directions
In a mixing bowl, whisk 1/4 cup olive oil, lime juice, garlic, Fajita seasoning mix. Place chicken breast into the marinade and toss and coat evenly.  Place in refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours. Cook peppers and onion in the rest of the olive oil in a skillet until tender, salt & pepper to taste. Grill chicken on grill until done, the last minute add shredded cheese on top of grilled chicken to melt. Make sandwiches and add sliced tomatoes, sauteed peppers & onions then field greens. 

Saturday, September 15, 2018

Bacon & Egg Flatbread

Bacon & Egg Flatbread
Not Just For Breakfast!
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes


Ingredients
Stonefire Artisan Flatbread https://www.stonefire.com/
4 eggs, whisked
4 bacon strips, cooked & chopped
1 cup smoked Gouda, shredded
1 tbsp Ricotta cheese
2 tbsp onions, sliced thin
1 tsp parsley, minced
olive oil for drizzle
salt
pepper

Cooking Tools
Small mixing bowl
Sheet pan 


Directions
Preheat oven 350 Degrees F.  Hollow out the center of the flatbread, leaving the bottom layer of the flatbread intact. Leave a 1 inch border so the filling does not run out. Whisk eggs in a mixing bowl, add; 1/2 cup of Gouda, Ricotta, chopped bacon, salt& pepper. Pour egg mixture in the center and spread to fill hollowed out areas. Top the egg mixture the rest of the Gouda, onions and minced parsley. Drizzle some olive oil on top of flatbread including the edges.  Bake in oven for 25 minutes.
Serves 2


 

Saturday, September 8, 2018

Mediterranean Chilean Sea Bass

Mediterranean Chilean Sea Bass
The Foil Boats Are A Great Way To Grill Fish!
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes



Ingredients
4 Chilean Sea Bass Filet, skinless & boneless
2 gold potatoes, sliced thin
8 Campari tomatoes, halved
1 shallot, sliced thin
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 cups mixed medley olives, pitted & diced
2 tsp capers, minced
8 pickled Peppadew peppers, diced
2 tbsp parsley, chopped
zest of 1 lemon
juice of half lemon
1/2 stick butter, melted
olive oil
salt
pepper

Cooking Tools
Outdoor grill
Mandolin slicer
Small mixing bowl



Directions
Preheat grill on high, then reduce to medium high. Make foil boats and drizzle bottom with some olive oil, set aside. In a mixing bowl, add; olives, peppers, shallots, garlic, capers, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice and drizzle about 1 tbsp of olive oil and toss. Slice potatoes thin on a Mandolin. Layer potatoes at the bottom of foil boat, salt& pepper potatoes. Lay fish on top of potatoes and drizzle with some melted butter on each fish, lightly salt & pepper fish. Place halved tomatoes around each fish. Spoon olive mixture equally on top of each filet of fish.  Place on preheated grills and shut lid and cook for approximately 20-25 minutes, depending on thickness.
Serves 4

Friday, September 7, 2018

Mango Panna Cotta

Mango Panna Cotta
The Perfectly Sweet Sunshine In A Glass!
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Cooling Time: 3-5 hours

 
Ingredients
1 ripe mango, peeled & diced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup whole milk
1 packet of gelatin powder
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
whip cream

Cooking Tools
Small saucepan
Small mixing bowl
Blender 

Directions
Heat heavy cream, sugar in a saucepan to a simmer not a boil. Whisk cold milk and gelatin powder in a mixing bowl until dissolved. Whisk in hot cream into the milk and gelatin mixture and whisk.  Place fresh diced mango, vanilla extract and cream mixture into the blender and puree smooth. Pour into dessert glasses and place in refrigerator for a few hours to firm and chill.  Serve with whip cream.
Serves 2