Pages

January 31, 2015

Game Day Vegan Chipotle Sliders

Prep:

Cook:

Level: Easy

Updated

6

Description

These sliders are a fun and spicy finger food for your Superbowl party. They are good for you and pack a tasty kick!

Ingredients

  • FOR THE PATTIES:
  • 1 Tablespoon Ground Flax Seeds
  • 2 Tablespoons Water
  • 2 cans (15 Oz. Size) Black Soy Beans, Drained And Rinsed
  • ½ cups Red Pepper, Minced
  • ½ cups White Onion, Minced
  • ½ cups Organic Bread Crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 1-½ Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • FOR THE CHIPOTLE AVOCADO LIME MAYO:
  • 4 Tablespoons Vegan Mayo (or Your Mayo Of Choice)
  • 1 whole Avocado
  • 1 whole Lime, Juiced
  • ½ teaspoons Dry Chipotle Chili Powder
  • ⅛ teaspoons Salt
  • FOR THE ASSEMBLY:
  • 12 whole Small Dinner Rolls, Cut In Half Sandwich Style
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Sliced Into Rounds
  • ½ cups Red Onion Broken Apart Into Small Rings, Or Roughly Chopped
  • 12 whole Red Leaf Lettuce Leaves
  • 12 whole Toothpicks
  • FOR THE PATTIES:
  • 1 Tablespoon Ground Flax Seeds
  • 2 Tablespoons Water
  • 2 cans (15 Oz. Size) Black Soy Beans, Drained And Rinsed
  • ½ cups Red Pepper, Minced
  • ½ cups White Onion, Minced
  • ½ cups Organic Bread Crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 1-½ Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • FOR THE CHIPOTLE AVOCADO LIME MAYO:
  • 4 Tablespoons Vegan Mayo (or Your Mayo Of Choice)
  • 1 whole Avocado
  • 1 whole Lime, Juiced
  • ½ teaspoons Dry Chipotle Chili Powder
  • ⅛ teaspoons Salt
  • FOR THE ASSEMBLY:
  • 12 whole Small Dinner Rolls, Cut In Half Sandwich Style
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Sliced Into Rounds
  • ½ cups Red Onion Broken Apart Into Small Rings, Or Roughly Chopped
  • 12 whole Red Leaf Lettuce Leaves
  • 12 whole Toothpicks

Preparation

1. Mix the ground flax seeds with the water in a small bowl and then set aside. The flax seed and water mixture will serve as a binder, much like an egg would.

2. Drain and rinse your black soy beans and then mash with a potato masher or a fork until they are mostly squished.

3. Add the pepper and onion into the smashed soy beans. Next add the breadcrumbs, flax mixture, and salt and pepper. Mix everything together until combined.

4. Next, form your mixture into 12 patties. I eyed the appropriate size by looking at my dinner roll while I worked.

5. Heat your skillet over medium-low heat with just enough olive oil to completely coat the bottom of the pan. Once heated add your patties in an even layer but don’t crowd the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until browned and then remove from the pan.

6. Before turning off your burner, toast your dinner rolls on a griddle until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes.

7. Now it’s time to make your mayo, which I actually did while I was cooking the burger patties. In a dish combine vegan mayo, avocado flesh, lime juice, chipotle powder, and salt. Mix together until well-combined and smooth.

8. Next, prep your toppers, which I also did while I was cooking the patties.

9. Lastly, assemble your Game Day Chipotle Vegan Sliders. Spread the mayo onto the cut side of each side of the dinner roll, add the burger patty, top with veggies and the top of the bun. Use a toothpick to hold it all together.

Note: Sometimes ground flax seeds are hard to find at the grocery story, so you can always grind 2 teaspoons of whole flax seeds in a coffee grinder to equal 1 tablespoon of ground.

post from sitemap

January 30, 2015

Mango Guacamole

Prep:

Cook:

Level: Easy

Updated

2

Description

A chunky tropical guacamole made with mango. A crowd-pleasing game day snack!

Ingredients

  • 2 whole Medium-sized Ripe Avocados
  • 1 whole Lime (juice Only)
  • 1 whole Medium Mango, Peeled, Pitted, Diced
  • 1 whole Jalapeno, Stem And Seeds Removed, Finely Chopped
  • ¼ cups Finely Chopped Fresh Cilantro
  • Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
  • 2 whole Medium-sized Ripe Avocados
  • 1 whole Lime (juice Only)
  • 1 whole Medium Mango, Peeled, Pitted, Diced
  • 1 whole Jalapeno, Stem And Seeds Removed, Finely Chopped
  • ¼ cups Finely Chopped Fresh Cilantro
  • Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste

Preparation

Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit and use a spoon to scoop out the flesh into a medium bowl. Add some of the lime juice and mash the avocado with a fork or potato masher. Stir in the mango, jalapeno and cilantro until evenly combined; season with salt and pepper. Serve with baked tortilla chips or vegetable sticks.

post from sitemap

January 29, 2015

Easy Blender Salsa

Prep:

Cook:

Level: Easy

Updated

8

Description

This is easy blender salsa: mild, smooth and flavorful. It could be served with chips, tacos, over nachos or even as a ketchup replacement.
Makes 2 cups of mild salsa.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (4 Oz. Size) Green Chiles, Not Drained
  • 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1 clove Garlic, Cut Into Quarters
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • ¼ teaspoons Ground Cumin
  • ½  Jalapeno Pepper (optional)
  • ⅛ teaspoons Cayenne Pepper (Optional)
  • 1 can (14 1/2 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes, Not Drained
  • ½  Medium Red Or Yellow Onion, Roughly Chopped
  • ¼ cups Fresh Cilantro Leaves
  • 1 can (4 Oz. Size) Green Chiles, Not Drained
  • 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1 clove Garlic, Cut Into Quarters
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • ¼ teaspoons Ground Cumin
  • ½  Jalapeno Pepper (optional)
  • ⅛ teaspoons Cayenne Pepper (Optional)
  • 1 can (14 1/2 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes, Not Drained
  • ½  Medium Red Or Yellow Onion, Roughly Chopped
  • ¼ cups Fresh Cilantro Leaves

Preparation

Add green chiles, lime juice, garlic, salt and cumin to the jar of a blender. At this point, add jalapeño pepper and cayenne if using. Pulse 3 to 5 times. Scrape sides of jar with a spatula if needed.

Add tomatoes, onion and cilantro. Pulse 3 to 5 times.

Serve immediately or store in fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

post from sitemap

January 28, 2015

Bacon Ranch Green Chile Dip

Prep:

Cook:

Level: Easy

Updated

10

Description

A standard sour cream ranch dip taken up a few notches by adding crumbled bacon, pepper jack cheese and some diced green chilies.

Ingredients

  • 4 slices Bacon, Cooked Until Crisp, Then Crumbled
  • 1 cup Pepper Jack Cheese, Grated
  • 1 ounce, weight Ranch Dip Mix
  • 16 ounces, weight Sour Cream
  • 1 can (4 Oz. Size) Diced Green Chilies, Drained
  • 4 slices Bacon, Cooked Until Crisp, Then Crumbled
  • 1 cup Pepper Jack Cheese, Grated
  • 1 ounce, weight Ranch Dip Mix
  • 16 ounces, weight Sour Cream
  • 1 can (4 Oz. Size) Diced Green Chilies, Drained

Preparation

Put bacon, cheese, ranch mix, sour cream and green chilies into a small bowl and stir to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve. The dip is best after chilling for at least 4 hours.

post from sitemap

January 27, 2015

Sweet Potato Hash

Prep:

Cook:

Level: Easy

Updated

2

Description

Simple and easy to prepare breakfast potatoes. Can easily be scaled up.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole Large Sweet Potato
  • 1 whole Large Yellow Onion
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 whole Large Sweet Potato
  • 1 whole Large Yellow Onion
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Preparation

Begin bringing a pot of water to boil while you peel and dice the sweet potato. Add sweet potato to pot and boil it just long enough for potatoes to feel slightly soft. If you add the potato while water is still coming to a boil, they should only need to be in the boiling water for a minute or two.

While potatoes boil, dice onion. Heat a pan on medium heat and add butter to pan.

Drain potatoes and add them to heated pan. Cook for 1–2 minutes before adding onions. Season generously with salt and pepper. Fry potatoes and onions together for 10–15 minutes until browned.

post from sitemap

January 26, 2015

Chicken Nachos

Prep:

Cook:

Level: Easy

Updated

12

Description

Saucy, slightly spicy, and perfect for the big game!

Ingredients

  • 4 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
  • 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • Salt As Needed
  • ¼ cups Olive Oil
  • 1 can (8 Ounces) Tomato Sauce
  • 2 cups Hot Water
  • Several Dashes Hot Sauce
  • Good Tortilla Chips
  • Cheddar Jack Cheese, Freshly Grated
  • Optional: Pico De Gallo, Sour Cream, Sliced Black Olives, Sliced Green Onions, Cilantro Leaves, Guacamole, Etc.
  • 4 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
  • 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • Salt As Needed
  • ¼ cups Olive Oil
  • 1 can (8 Ounces) Tomato Sauce
  • 2 cups Hot Water
  • Several Dashes Hot Sauce
  • Good Tortilla Chips
  • Cheddar Jack Cheese, Freshly Grated
  • Optional: Pico De Gallo, Sour Cream, Sliced Black Olives, Sliced Green Onions, Cilantro Leaves, Guacamole, Etc.

Preparation

Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with the taco seasoning and chili powder. Rub in the seasoning as much as you can.

Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts on both sides until deep golden and totally done in the middle, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and let rest for a few minutes.

Whisk in the tomato sauce and the hot water (plus the hot sauce) and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low and keep warm. Taste and adjust seasonings (may need salt, depending on the taco seasoning you use.)

Shred the chicken with 2 forks and transfer the shredded chicken to the sauce. Toss to coat it in the sauce and allow to simmer for a few minutes.

To build the nachos, build several layers of chips, cheese, and chicken, ending with a small layer on top. Microwave the dish (or put it in a 350 degree oven if ovenproof) until the cheese is totally melted.

Serve as is or add whatever extras you’d like! Dive into it immediately.

post from sitemap

January 25, 2015

Cheesy Watercress Muffins

Prep:

Cook:

Level: Easy

Updated

8

Description

This is a truly delicious muffin. Cheesy, comforting and not the slightest bit dry. I made double the recipe and froze the leftovers, which I’ve been enjoying for weekday lunches with a big salad!

Ingredients

  • 125 grams All-purpose Flour
  • 125 grams Wholemeal (or Whole-wheat) Flour
  • 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • ½ Tablespoons English Mustard Powder
  • ½ teaspoons Smoky Paprika
  • 1 whole Free Range Egg
  • 240 milliliters Milk
  • 90 milliliters Olive Oil
  • 100 grams Carrot, Grated
  • 130 grams Cheddar Cheese, Grated, Plus Extra For Sprinkling
  • 60 grams Watercress, Thick Stems Removed And Roughly Chopped
  • 125 grams All-purpose Flour
  • 125 grams Wholemeal (or Whole-wheat) Flour
  • 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • ½ Tablespoons English Mustard Powder
  • ½ teaspoons Smoky Paprika
  • 1 whole Free Range Egg
  • 240 milliliters Milk
  • 90 milliliters Olive Oil
  • 100 grams Carrot, Grated
  • 130 grams Cheddar Cheese, Grated, Plus Extra For Sprinkling
  • 60 grams Watercress, Thick Stems Removed And Roughly Chopped

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 180° C and line a standard size muffin tin with eight cases.

2. Sift the flours, baking powder, salt, mustard powder and paprika together into a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, lightly whisk together the egg, milk and oil.

3. Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, and then incorporate the grated carrot, cheese and watercress.

4. Spoon the mixture evenly into the muffin cases and bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden on top.

post from sitemap

January 24, 2015

Loaded Olive Oil Dipping Sauce

Prep:

Cook:

Level: Easy

Updated

4

Description

Olive oil flavored with artichoke hearts, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, anchovies, Parmesan cheese and basil. Serve with crusty artisan bread for a taste of Tuscany.

Ingredients

  • 3 whole Dried Sun-dried Tomato Halves (see Note)
  • 2 whole Artichoke Hearts (from A Jar Or Can)
  • 12 whole Medium Pitted Black Olives
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 cup Extra Light Tasting Olive Oil, Divided
  • 2 pieces Anchovy Fillets
  • ½ teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
  • ¼ teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Rounded, Chopped Fresh Basil
  • ¼ cups Rounded, Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Sliced Crusty Artisan Bread, For Serving
  • 3 whole Dried Sun-dried Tomato Halves (see Note)
  • 2 whole Artichoke Hearts (from A Jar Or Can)
  • 12 whole Medium Pitted Black Olives
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 cup Extra Light Tasting Olive Oil, Divided
  • 2 pieces Anchovy Fillets
  • ½ teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
  • ¼ teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Rounded, Chopped Fresh Basil
  • ¼ cups Rounded, Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Sliced Crusty Artisan Bread, For Serving

Preparation

Soak sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl of boiling water for about 5 minutes (skip this step if using tomatoes packed in olive oil; see note below). Drain, pat dry and finely chop. Finely chop artichoke hearts and olives. Mince garlic.

Preheat a small skillet or saucepan on medium to medium low heat and add 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Add anchovies and red pepper flakes. Cook for a minute or so, stirring to dissolve anchovies. Add garlic, artichoke, olives and black pepper and cook for a couple minutes. Be careful not to let the garlic get too brown. Add the remaining oil. Remove from heat.

Gently stir in basil and cheese when oil is no longer hot. Allow to rest at room temp for about 20 minutes or so for the flavors to meld. Serve with crusty bread. Serves 4 to 6.

Note: If using sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, use about 1 tablespoon of chopped in place of the reconstituted.

post from sitemap

January 23, 2015

Baked Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Prep:

Cook:

Level: Easy

Updated

15

Description

These are perfect for a crowd or game day eats. Simply pop a toothpick or appetizer fork in each one and serve. They will be gobbled up in seconds!

Ingredients

  • ¼ cups Fresh Baby Spinach, Chopped
  • ¼ cups Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic, Grated Or Pressed Through A Garlic Press
  • ¼ cups Grated Onion
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
  • 2 Tablespoons Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • ½ teaspoons Pepper
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce
  • 1 cup Shredded Italian Blend Cheese
  • ¼ cups Fresh Baby Spinach, Chopped
  • ¼ cups Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic, Grated Or Pressed Through A Garlic Press
  • ¼ cups Grated Onion
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
  • 2 Tablespoons Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • ½ teaspoons Pepper
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce
  • 1 cup Shredded Italian Blend Cheese

Preparation

Combine the spinach, tomatoes, garlic, grated onion, basil, parsley, Parmesan, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Stir together with a fork just until blended. Mix in the ground chicken and knead together gently until evenly combined. Form the mixture into meatballs about 1½-inch in diameter.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a large rimmed baking sheet by lining with parchment paper. Place meatballs on the baking sheet leaving space in between them.

Bake for 16-18 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from oven.

Turn oven to broil.

Drizzle a spoonful of marinara over each meatball. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.

post from sitemap

January 22, 2015

Poblano-Avocado-Yogurt Dip

Prep:

Cook:

Level: Easy

Updated

6

Description

A wonderfully creamy, beautifully rich, and totally satisfying healthy dip that is perfect for any Super Bowl party!

Ingredients

  • 1 whole Large Poblano Pepper
  • 3 cups Avocados (about 2 Large Avocados)
  • ½ cups Fresh Cilantro Leaves, Roughly Chopped
  • 5 ounces, weight Plain, Non-fat Greek Yogurt
  • 1 clove Garlic, Minced
  • ½ Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
  • ¼ teaspoons Garlic Salt
  • ¼ teaspoons Kosher Salt (more To Taste)
  • ¼ teaspoons Black Pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoons Cumin Powder
  • Tortilla Chips Or Veggie Sticks Of Your Choice, To Serve
  • 1 whole Large Poblano Pepper
  • 3 cups Avocados (about 2 Large Avocados)
  • ½ cups Fresh Cilantro Leaves, Roughly Chopped
  • 5 ounces, weight Plain, Non-fat Greek Yogurt
  • 1 clove Garlic, Minced
  • ½ Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
  • ¼ teaspoons Garlic Salt
  • ¼ teaspoons Kosher Salt (more To Taste)
  • ¼ teaspoons Black Pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoons Cumin Powder
  • Tortilla Chips Or Veggie Sticks Of Your Choice, To Serve

Preparation

On your stove top range, char poblano pepper on all sides. This can also be done under your oven broiler. Once charred, place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap for 10 minutes. This will help the skin loosen from the pepper. Once cooled, peel skin from pepper and discard along with stem and seeds. Roughly chop roasted pepper and place into bowl of a food processor.

Pulse poblano until it becomes fairly smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth. Taste and add additional kosher salt as needed.

Serve with tortilla chips or veggies of your choice.

post from sitemap

January 21, 2015

Butterscotch Pudding

Prep:

Cook:

Level: Easy

Updated

6

Description

Such an easy dessert, you’ll be tempted to make it at least once a week!

Ingredients

  • 1-½ cup Brown Sugar, Light Or Dark Is Fine
  • ¼ cups Cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • 3 cups Whole Milk
  • 4 whole Large Egg Yolks (discard Or Save Whites For Another Use)
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • Unsweetened Whipped Cream
  • 1-½ cup Brown Sugar, Light Or Dark Is Fine
  • ¼ cups Cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • 3 cups Whole Milk
  • 4 whole Large Egg Yolks (discard Or Save Whites For Another Use)
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • Unsweetened Whipped Cream

Preparation

Gently whisk together the brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium nonstick pan.

In a separate pitcher or bowl, whisk together the milk and egg yolks. Pour it into the pan with the brown sugar mixture and stir to combine.

Turn on the heat to medium and cook, stirring gently, until the mixture just starts to bubble up/get very thick. (This can take a good 10 minutes or so.) When it reaches pudding consistency, stir in the butter until melted, then remove it from the heat and spoon it into bowls, glasses (be careful; mixture is hot), demitasse cups, etc. Chill the pudding for at least 1 hour or until very cold.

Top with unsweetened whipped cream and serve!

post from sitemap

January 20, 2015

Mexican Baked Pasta

Prep:

Cook:

Level: Easy

Updated

6

Description

Quick, easy, amazing Mexican baked pasta. You’ll make this over and over again!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Uncooked Small Pasta, Such As Shells, Penne, Rotini, Etc.
  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 2 cups Salsa
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels
  • ¾ cups Canned Black Beans, Rinsed
  • 2-½ cups Shredded Cheese, Such As Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Or A Combination Of All Three
  • 2 cups Uncooked Small Pasta, Such As Shells, Penne, Rotini, Etc.
  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 2 cups Salsa
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels
  • ¾ cups Canned Black Beans, Rinsed
  • 2-½ cups Shredded Cheese, Such As Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Or A Combination Of All Three

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350ºF.

In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook pasta until al dente (don’t overcook or it will become mushy during baking). Drain well.

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef until it is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain grease. Add salsa, corn kernels, and beans and stir to combine. Cook, stirring for another 3–5 minutes to blend the flavours. Add to pasta and stir to combine.

Spoon half of pasta mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle half of cheese over top. Add the rest of pasta mixture in an even layer and cover with remaining cheese.

Bake for 30–35 minutes until hot and bubbling. Alternatively, you can prepare the dish then cover and refrigerate until ready to bake. You will need to add 5–10 minutes to the baking time. This pasta dish also freezes well. Prepare the dish, then cover well and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before baking.

post from sitemap

January 19, 2015

Oven-Fried Pickles with Homemade Dill Buttermilk Ranch

Prep:

Cook:

Level: Intermediate

Updated

8

Description

These oven-fried pickles are a must-have for your next game day soiree. They are baked, not fried, and dipped in the most addicting homemade buttermilk ranch dressing with a hint of dill.

Ingredients

  • FOR THE BUTTERMILK RANCH:
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Baby Dill
  • ½ cups Mayonnaise
  • ¼ cups Plain Greek Yogurt
  • ¼ cups Milk
  • ¼ cups Buttermilk
  • 1 Tablespoon White Balsamic Vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoons Onion Powder
  • ¼ teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • ⅛ teaspoons Ground White Pepper
  • Salt To Taste
  • FOR THE FRIED PICKLES:
  • 1 jar (24 Oz. Size) Dill Pickle Spears
  • ½ cups All-purpose Flour
  • 2  Large Eggs
  • ½ cups Panko Bread Crumbs
  • ½ cups Stone Ground Corn Meal
  • ¼ cups Plain Regular Bread Crumbs
  • 1 Tablespoon Finely Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • ½ teaspoons Cayenne Pepper, More Or Less To Taste
  • ¼ teaspoons Black Pepper
  • FOR THE BUTTERMILK RANCH:
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Baby Dill
  • ½ cups Mayonnaise
  • ¼ cups Plain Greek Yogurt
  • ¼ cups Milk
  • ¼ cups Buttermilk
  • 1 Tablespoon White Balsamic Vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoons Onion Powder
  • ¼ teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • ⅛ teaspoons Ground White Pepper
  • Salt To Taste
  • FOR THE FRIED PICKLES:
  • 1 jar (24 Oz. Size) Dill Pickle Spears
  • ½ cups All-purpose Flour
  • 2  Large Eggs
  • ½ cups Panko Bread Crumbs
  • ½ cups Stone Ground Corn Meal
  • ¼ cups Plain Regular Bread Crumbs
  • 1 Tablespoon Finely Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • ½ teaspoons Cayenne Pepper, More Or Less To Taste
  • ¼ teaspoons Black Pepper

Preparation

In the bowl of your food processor or blender, combine all of the ingredients for the buttermilk ranch dressing. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a small bowl and cover. Place in the refrigerator until you are ready to use.

Preheat your oven to 450 F and spray a large rimmed baking sheet with a non-stick spray. Set aside.

Drain the jarred pickles and place them on a paper towel-lined plate. Pat completely dry. Set aside.

In one shallow bowl, add the flour. In another shallow bowl, add the eggs and whisk to combine. In a third shallow bowl, combine the panko, cornmeal, regular breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper and black pepper. Toss the ingredients until evenly distributed. You shouldn’t need any more salt, as the pickles are already extremely salty. If you need more salt, then feel free to salt away.

Starting with one pickle, dredge in flour, then coat in the whisked eggs, and then transfer to the breadcrumb mixture. Toss the pickle to make sure it is evenly coated, pressing to adhere where it is needed. Place on the prepared baking sheet and repeat this step for the rest of the pickles. Spray the pickles with a non-stick canola oil spray.

Place the pickles in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, rotating them halfway through and spraying again with a non-stick canola oil spray. Make sure they are crispy before pulling them from the oven. This may take more or less time, so keep a close eye.

Serve immediately out of the oven with homemade dill buttermilk ranch.

post from sitemap

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Prep:

Cook:

Level: Easy

Updated

12

Description

A fresh and beautiful main dish or side salad!

Ingredients

  • ¼ cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 whole Lemon, Juiced
  • 1 clove Garlic, Minced
  • Salt And Pepper, to taste
  • 12 ounces, weight Orzo Pasta, Cooked, Drained, And Cooled
  • 1 cup Red Grape Or Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Yellow Grape Or Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Kalamata Olives, Halved
  • 1 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
  • 1 cup Chickpeas, Drained.
  • ½ whole Red Onion, Diced
  • 3 Tablespoons Minced Fresh Parsley
  • ¼ cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 whole Lemon, Juiced
  • 1 clove Garlic, Minced
  • Salt And Pepper, to taste
  • 12 ounces, weight Orzo Pasta, Cooked, Drained, And Cooled
  • 1 cup Red Grape Or Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Yellow Grape Or Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Kalamata Olives, Halved
  • 1 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
  • 1 cup Chickpeas, Drained.
  • ½ whole Red Onion, Diced
  • 3 Tablespoons Minced Fresh Parsley

Preparation

In a jar or bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until totally combined.

Place the orzo and all the other ingredients in a large mixing bowl and pour the dressing over the top. Stir to combine, taste and adjust seasonings, and refrigerate at least an hour before serving. Top with more feta and parsley and serve as a main dish salad or with grilled chicken, fish, or burgers!

post from sitemap

The Al Capone

Prep:

Cook:

Level: Easy

Updated

1

Description

This recipe was created by John Bush in Brooklyn and commemorates Al Capone’s famed love for rye whiskey.

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces, fluid Templeton Rye Whiskey
  • 1-½ ounce, fluid Vermouth
  • ½ ounces, fluid Campari
  • 1  Orange Zest, For Garnish
  • 3 ounces, fluid Templeton Rye Whiskey
  • 1-½ ounce, fluid Vermouth
  • ½ ounces, fluid Campari
  • 1  Orange Zest, For Garnish

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir. Strain into a rocks glass.

Garnish with a wide zest of orange.

post from sitemap

January 18, 2015

Juicy Puerto Rican Pork Chops

Prep:

Cook:

Level: Easy

Updated

2

Description

This authentic Puerto Rican pork chop recipe provides you the perfect way to cook a juicy and flavorful pork chop. Dinner has never been juicier!

Ingredients

  • FOR THE MARINADE:
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 package (about 1 1/2 Oz. Packet) Goya Sazon Packet
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Goya Adobo
  • ¾ teaspoons Vinegar
  • ¾ teaspoons Italian Dressing
  • ¼ teaspoons Cumin
  • ¼ teaspoons Oregano
  • ¼ teaspoons Black Pepper
  • FOR THE PORK CHOPS:
  • 2 pieces Bone-in Pork Chop
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • FOR THE MARINADE:
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 package (about 1 1/2 Oz. Packet) Goya Sazon Packet
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Goya Adobo
  • ¾ teaspoons Vinegar
  • ¾ teaspoons Italian Dressing
  • ¼ teaspoons Cumin
  • ¼ teaspoons Oregano
  • ¼ teaspoons Black Pepper
  • FOR THE PORK CHOPS:
  • 2 pieces Bone-in Pork Chop
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Preparation

Combine all marinade ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.

Place pork chops into bowl with marinade and massage marinade into them so that they are fully covered
Cover bowl and let marinate overnight in the refrigerator. If you can’t marinate overnight, marinate for at least 1 hour.

When ready to begin cooking, remove from refrigerator and let sit for about 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 400ºF.

Heat frying pan on medium heat, and once heated, add olive oil. Remove pork chops from marinade and dry them completely. Place pork chops in frying pan and sear for about 2–3 minutes per side. Do not move them while they’re searing.

Place pork chops onto baking sheet and put into oven to complete cooking, about 7 minutes. Remove from oven and cover them for about 5 minutes.

Serve and enjoy!

post from sitemap