Archive for March, 2008
Thursday, March 20th, 2008
Radish, Radicchio & Fennel Salad
Ingredients:
-1/2 cup pine nuts
-1 large head radicchio, quartered and thinly shredded
-6 red radishes, finely sliced
-1 fennel bulb, trimmed, halved, and finely sliced
-1 large cucumber, sliced
Lemon-Mint Dressing:
-1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
-1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
-1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
-2 tablespoons maple syrup
-1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1. Toast pine nuts in skillet over medium heat 5 [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Salads by Svetlana
Thursday, March 20th, 2008
Arugula Pesto
Ingredients:
-1/2 cup sunflower seeds
-4 cups arugula (from 2 large bunches), heavy stems removed
-6 tablespoons olive oil
-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
-2 cloves garlic, peeled
-salt
-pepper
1. Toast sunflower seeds in dry skillet 5 minutes
2. Transfer to food processor
3. Add arugula, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic, and process until smooth
4. Season with salt and pepper
No Comments » - Posted in Dips/Salsas by Svetlana
Friday, March 14th, 2008
Salmon Skewers wtih Parsley Pesto
Ingredients:
-1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
-1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
-1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
-1/4 cup capers, drained
-1 teaspoons grated lemon rind
-3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
-1 garlic clove, minced
-1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
-2 pounds skinless, boneless salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch chunks
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon black pepper
-4 cups cooked orzo
-parsley sprigs
1. Prepare grill
2. Combine first [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Main Dishes, Seafood by Svetlana
Friday, March 14th, 2008
Pomegranate Cocktail
Ingredients:
-4 cups crushed ice
-2 cups pomegranate juice
-1/2 cup ginger ale
-1/4 cup brandy
-1 (750ml) bottle sparkling wine
1. Combine all ingredients in a pitcher
2. Pour about 1 cup of the mixture into each of 8 glasses
3. Serve
No Comments » - Posted in Refreshments by Svetlana
Friday, March 14th, 2008
Coconut-Shrimp Soup
Ingredients:
-3 1/2 cups chicken broth
-1 cup sliced mushrooms
-1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
-1 tablespoon brown sugar
-1 tablespoon fish sauce
-1/2 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
-1/4 teaspoon read curry paste
-1 cup coconut milk
-1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
-1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
-2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1. Combine first 7 [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Seafood, Soups by Svetlana
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
Tuna Orzo Salad
Ingredients:
-3 cups chicken broth
-1 cup orzo
-1/4 cup red wine vinegar
-salt
-pepper
-2 (6 ounces each) cans tuna, drained
-15.5 oz can chickpeas, drained
-1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
-1 yellow or red bell pepper, chopped
-1/2 red onion, chopped
-1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
-1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1. In a sauce pan, bring the broth to a boil
2. Stir in [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Salads, Seafood by Svetlana
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
Shrimp & Mango Cocktail
Ingredients:
-1 pound large shrimp, deveined
-1 mango, peeled and diced
-3 tablespoons olive oil
-juice of 1 lime
-2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus sprigs for garnish
-1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
-1 jalapeno chile, seeded and finely chopped
-1 clove garlic, minced
-salt
-pepper
1. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the shrimp until pink and opaque, 1 to [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Appetizers by Svetlana
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
-1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, chilled
-3/4 cup granulated sugar
-1/2 cup brown sugar
-1 large egg
-1 1/4 cups flour
-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1 cup chocolate chips
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
2. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter with sugars until just combined and sandy (do not cream)
3. Mix in the egg until [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Cookies, Desserts by Svetlana
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
Raspberry Mojito
Ingredients:
-handful fresh mint leaves
-3 whole fresh raspberries
-juice of 1 lime
-2 teaspoons sugar
-ice
-1 1/2 ounces spiced rum
-splash club soda
1. In a highball glass, muddle the mint, raspberries, lime juice and sugar
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice; add the rum and shake for 15 seconds
3. Pour into the glass and top with the club soda
No Comments » - Posted in Refreshments by Svetlana
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
Tomato & Mozzarella Salad
Ingredients:
-1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
-3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
-salt to taste
-6 ounces red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
-1/3 cup pitted black and green olives, chopped
-2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
-4 teaspoons olive oil
-black pepper to taste
-1 1/2 cups bite-size mozzarella, quartered
1. On a large plate, toss the onion with the vinegar and a pinch [...]