Thursday, April 30, 2015

My Bbq rub




1/2 tbsp black pepper
1tbsp cumin
1tbsp brown sugar
2tbsp garlic powder
1tbsp chinese 5 spice(can find in most grocery stores)
1 tbsp chili powder

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Green Tea Coconut Popsicles

Ingredients
  • 1 13.5-ounce can full-fat coconut milk
  • about ½ cup alt-milk (almond or more coconut would be great!)
  • 2-3 teaspoons culinary-quality matcha powder
  • ¼ cup agave nectar

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Shrimp


Ingredients

  • 12 jumbo shrimp, deveined
  • 1/4 fresh pineapple cut into bite sized chunks or 1 (14-ounce) can pineapple chunks in natural juice, drained
  • 6 slices center-cut bacon, cut in 1/2 crosswise
  • 12 wooden toothpicks

Monday, April 27, 2015

Southwest Salsa Bowl

Ingredients

Materials:
  • 1 round, seedless watermelon
  • Dry erase marker
  • Utility knife or carving knife
  • Ice cream scoop or other large spoon
  • Fire and Ice Salsa (see recipe below)
  • Chips, jalapenos, cilantro and lime, for garnish
Carving Watermelon

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Quinoa Chicken Vegetable Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 (10-ounce) can chicken breast, drained and flaked
  • 1 (8-ounce) can cut green beans, drained
  • 1 (8.75-ounce) can corn, drained
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper


Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Bbq pulled pork



This recipe can work for beef roast as well.
  • Pork roast 1-2lb
  • 1/2 cup of teriyaki sauce
  • 2 cup of water
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cumin
  • 2tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp tabasco chipotle sauce

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 ounces chopped pancetta (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped?
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced?
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves?
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes?
  • 3 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups ditalini pasta (short tubular pasta)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Preparation
    1. In large heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown pancetta bits just until they start to crisp, then add onion, garlic and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and saute until fragrant and golden brown.
    2. Add canned beans, tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring soup to rapid boil before adding pasta. Reduce to simmer and cook soup covered, stirring occasionally for 8-10 minutes or until pasta is cooked al dente.
    3. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve with crusty bread.
    4. Note: You can substitute bacon for pancetta, if desired.


Preparation Time
5 minutes

Cook Time
25 minutes





Serves
4

Source
CMI



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Monday, April 20, 2015

Cedar Plank Humpty Dumptys

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Breakfast Pizza

Ingredients

  • 2 pita wraps or flatbreads
  • 1/2 cup Wholly Salsa
  • 2 scrambled eggs
  • 1/2 cup Mexican 3 cheese blend
  • 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup hash browns, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Wholly Guacamole
  • 1 teaspoon cilantro, minced
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce


Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Friday, April 10, 2015

Tamale Pie

  • 2 cups Masa
  • 1 jar of salsa
  • 1/4 cup of shredded cheese
  • 1/2 cup of taco meat

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Zucchini Parmesan Rounds

Ingredients

  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • 2 medium zucchini (about 3/4 pound)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Paprika, to taste


Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Almond Crusted Tilapia with Parmesan Peas

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup dry unseasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped almonds
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each), or any white-fleshed fish such as cod, haddock or sole
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 package (12 ounces) Alexia Parmesan Peas
  • Lemon wedges


Thursday, April 2, 2015

Bacon and Broccoli Rice Bowl

Ingredients


  • 2 cups white rice (preferably short-grain or sushi rice)
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 head broccoli, florets cut into pieces, stems peeled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • Kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 scallions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Onions and Prosciutto

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, blanched, quartered
  • 4 tablespoons Carapelli Premium 100% Italian
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 onion, julienned
  • 1 1/2 ounces prosciutto, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
  • 4 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • Sea salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper