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

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

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

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

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

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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Cedar Plank Humpty Dumptys

• 2 cedar planks, about 12x6-inches each
• 4 slices bread, such as brioche or challah (3/4-inch thick slices)
• 7 eggs, divided
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Grill Mates® Applewood Rub , divided
• 1/2 cup grated smoked Cheddar cheese