Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Baked Salmon in foil packets

I found this recipe on Pinterest. We have grown very fond of salmon and found this to be a great way to cook it.  You can find it here.    https://www.lecremedelacrumb.com/baked-honey-cilantro-lime-salmon-in-foil/
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INGREDIENTS
·         1 large salmon fillet (see note)
·         salt and pepper, to taste
·         ½ cup butter, melted (see note)
·         juice of 2 limes (plus one lime, thinly sliced)
·         4 tablespoons honey
·         3 teaspoons minced garlic
·         cup cilantro, roughly chopped

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INSTRUCTIONS
1.    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line and grease a large baking sheet with foil. Lay salmon on foil and season with salt and pepper on both sides to taste. Slip lime slices underneath the salmon.
2.    Stir together butter, lime juice, honey, and garlic. Pour mixture over salmon. Fold sides of foil up over the salmon (don't worry if it doesn't cover the salmon completely).
3.    Bake for 15-20 minutes. Switch oven to broil and cook another 5 minutes. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top and serve.

Grilled Chicken Margarita

https://www.lecremedelacrumb.com/grilled-chicken-margherita/
I found this recipe on Pinterest.  It is a great recipe.

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INGREDIENTS
·         4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to less than 1 inch thickness
·         salt and pepper to taste
·         2 tablespoons olive oil
·         1 teaspoon garlic powder
·         1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (OR ½ teaspoon dried oregano + ¼ teaspoon dried basil + ¼ teaspoon dried thyme)
·         4 slices mozzarella cheese
·         ½ cup basil pesto (try my easy 5 minute pesto recipe - it's the best!!)
·         ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
·         1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
·         ¼ cup packed basil leaves, very thinly sliced
·         cracked black pepper
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INSTRUCTIONS
1.    In a large bowl combine chicken, salt and pepper, olive oil, garlic power, and Italian seasoning. Toss to combine.
2.    Grill chicken over medium-high heat for about 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through. Top each piece of chicken with a slice of mozzarella cheese and cook another minute or so until melted.
3.    Toss tomatoes, lemon juice, and basil together. Top each chicken breast with about 3 tablespoons pesto, a scoop of tomatoes, and some freshly cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.

 

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Short rib lasagna rolls

I got this recipe from Food Network's Giada De Laurentis. It is a winner.
Printable recipe here

Ingredients for Ribs:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 pounds beef short ribs
2 teaspoons salt, plus extra for seasoning
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
1 onion, roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
2 (4 inch) sprigs fresh rosemary (I did not use this)
2 cups red wine, such as pinot noir
2 cups beef broth
Ingredients for Filling:
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups grated Pecorino Romano ( I used Parmesan)
1 cup shredded mozzarella ( 4 oz.)
1 (10 oz.) packet frozen spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed of liquid
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
12 lasagna noodles
Butter, for greasing baking dish (I used cooking spray)
1 (25 oz) jar marinara sauce
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Olive oil, for drizzling
Directions:
For the ribs: In a large Dutch oven or stockpot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Season the ribs with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add the ribs to the pan and cook until brown, about 4 minutes per side. Remove the ribs and set aside. Add the onions, garlic, and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the onions are translucent and soft, about 5 minutes. Increase the heat to high. Add the wine and scrape up the brown bits that cling to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add the beef broth and ribs to the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 2 1/2 - 3 hours until meat is tender. Remove the meat until cool enough to handle, about 20 minutes. Discard the bones and cooking liquid. Using 2 forks, shred the meat into 2-inch long pieces.

For the filling: In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring the milk and cream to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low. Add the cheeses and whisk until melted and sauce is smooth. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in spinach, basil, and garlic. Place the shredded meat in the spinach sauce and mix to incorporate. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high-heat. Add the pasta and cook until just tender but still firm to the bite (8-10 min.). Drain and set aside.

Place an oven rack in the center of the 400 degree preheated oven. Butter a 9" X 13" baking dish.  Spread 1 cup marinara sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Lay 4 noodles flat on a dry working surface. Spread 1/4 - 1/3 cup of filling mixture evenly along each noodle. Roll up and place seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with remaining noodles and filling to make 12 lasagna rolls. Spoon the remaining marinara sauce on top and sprinkle with Parmesan. Drizzle with olive oil, and bake until the lasagna rolls are heated through and cheese is beginning to brown, about 25 min.

Friday, January 5, 2018

Knock-off chicken lettuce wraps

I got this recipe from Averie Cooks. You can find it Here, but I copied it from her website.  She adapted it from several other websites.  It is a really good copy of the wraps from P.F. Changs.  We order them every time we go to the restaurant. Now I can have them at home.


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INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken (I’ve also used ground turkey with good results)
  • 1 medium/large sweet Vidalia or yellow onion, diced small
  • 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Asian chili garlic sauce, or to taste (sriracha may be substituted)
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger or 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger, or to taste
  • one 8-ounce can water chestnut, drained and diced small
  • 2 to 3 green onions, sliced into thin rounds
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • butter lettuce leaves, for serving

DIRECTIONS:

  1. To a large skillet, add the oils, chicken, and cook over medium-high heat until chicken is cooked through; stir intermittently to crumbly while cooking.
  2. Add the onion, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, chili garlic sauce, stir to combine, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until onion is soft and translucent and most of the liquid has been absorbed; stir intermittently.
  3. Add the garlic, ginger, stir to combine, and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  4. Add the water chestnuts, green onions, salt and pepper to taste, and cook for about 2 minutes, or until tender. Taste filling and make any necessary flavor adjustments, i.e. more soy sauce, hoisin, pepper, etc.
  5. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the mixture into the lettuce leaves to serve. Recipe is best warm and fresh but filling will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Adapted from herehereherehere