Tag Archive for: cilantro

Black Bean and Butternut Squash Burritos

Black Bean and Butternut Squash Burritos INGREDIENTS 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, cubed, & roasted 1/2 cup uncooked short grain brown rice (yields: 1.5 cups cooked) 1-2 tsp. olive oil 1 cup chopped sweet onion 2 garlic…

Golden Beet Slaw

Golden Beet Slaw INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon orange zest 1 tablespoon orange juice 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 pounds golden beets, peeled and…

Pear Ideas

Pear Ideas Not sure what to do with your pears, aside from eat them by hand? Here are a few fun ways to experiment with this wonderfully fragrant and juicy fruit!   Pears wrapped with Blue Cheese and Prosciutto In a large bowl,…

Latin Black Bean Salad with Peaches

Latin Black Bean Salad with Peaches This is a simplified version from kitchencaravan.com with just a few ingredients. There are no exact quantities for this recipe, because it is up to you to judge the amounts you want to use. The idea is…

Fresh Peach Salsa and Grilled Pork Chops

Fresh Peach Salsa and Grilled Pork Chops Add fresh, fruity flavor to grilled chicken, pork, fish, or baked pita chips for a snack with this versatile salsa. Sautéing peaches with onions and jalapeño intensifies the flavors INGREDIENTS 1…

Mexican Corn Salad

Mexican Corn Salad INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter 3 cups corn (about 4 ears), cut from the cob 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 glove garlic, grated and 2 green onions, sliced 1 handful cilantro,…

Fish Tacos

Fish Tacos A great Flay recipe, we make this often and vary the ingredients slightly. Use your salsa or the recipe provided- both work great! INGREDIENTS For the Tacos: 1 pound white flaky fish, such as mahi mahi or orata 1/4…

Green Tomato Salsa

Green Tomato Salsa Laurent Tourondels salsa makes good use of green tomatoes, which on their own can be a bit sour. Mixed with fresh lime juice and sweet grilled onions, they make a surprisingly bright accompaniment to spiced grilled chicken…

Taco Stuffed Zucchini

Taco Stuffed Zucchini For a summer spin on taco night, try these zucchini stuffed with ground turkey, seasoned with cumin and spiced and topped with a blend of Mexican cheese – cheesy goodness from skinnytaste.com! INGREDIENTS 4…

Fresh Grilled Corn, Poblano and Tomato Salsa and Roasted Poblano Salsa

Fresh Grilled Corn, Poblano and Tomato Salsa INGREDIENTS 1 ear corn 1 poblano pepper 1 quart canned crushed tomatoes 2 cups grape tomatoes, diced 1 red onion, minced 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced 1…

Potatoes with Tomato-Corn Saute

Potatoes with Tomato-Corn Sauté This speedy Cooking Light side dish of potatoes with tomato-corn sauté is complemented by fresh corn kernels, summer tomatoes, fresh cilantro and shaved Parmesan cheese. INGREDIENTS 12 ounces red potatoes,…

Scallion Couscous and Scallion Rice

Scallion Couscous Scallions, or “green onions”, are at their peak in spring and summer and are harvested when their tops are still green. This couscous goes really well with lamb and kebabs. Both recipes here are easy ways to add some flavor…