Archive for July, 2008
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
Papaya & Feta Salad
Ingredients:
-6 cups peeled, seeded, and diced papaya
-1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
-3 tablespoons olive oil
-3 tablespoons lime juice
-1 tablespoon honey
-1 cup crumbled feta cheese
-1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
-salt
-pepper
1. Place the papaya and mint leaves in a medium bowl.
2. Whisk the olive oil, lime juice, honey, and some salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
3. [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Salads by Svetlana
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008
Fettuccine with Asparagus & Smoked Salmon
Ingredients:
-12 oz dried fettuccine
-2 pounds asparagus, cut into 1 inch lengths
-1 tablespoon oil
-2 leeks, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise
-1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cut into chunks
-3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
-3 tablespoons minced chives
-6 oz smoked salmon, cut into bite-size pieces
-salt
-pepper
1. In large pot of boiling salted water, cook fettuccine according to package directions.
2. Add [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Main Dishes, Seafood by Svetlana
Sunday, July 6th, 2008
Basil Shrimp
Ingredients:
-2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
-1/4 cup butter, melted
-2 lemons, juiced
-1/2 cup minced fresh basil
-3 cloves garlic, minced
-salt
-pepper
-3 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
-skewers
1. In a shallow bowl, mix together olive oil and melted butter.
2. Stir in lemon juice, basil, and garlic, and season with salt and pepper.
3. Add shrimp, and toss to coat.
4. Cover, and [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Appetizers, Seafood by Svetlana
Sunday, July 6th, 2008
Chicken Mango Skewers
Ingredients:
-1 tablespoon soy sauce
-1 tablespoon lemon juice
-1 teaspoon cinnamon
-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
-1/4 teaspoon chili powder
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon pepper
-2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
-1 mango
1. In large bowl, combine soy sauce, lemon juice, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, chili powder, salt and pepper.
2. Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes.
3. Add to bowl and stir to coat; let stand [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Poultry by Svetlana
Sunday, July 6th, 2008
Garbanzo Bean Salad
Ingredients:
Vinaigrette:
-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
-1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
-1 cup garbanzo beans
-2 medium zucchini, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
-1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
-1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced, rinsed
-5 romaine lettuce leaves, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
-1-ounce Parmesan, crumbled into 1/4-inch pieces
1. For the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Dressings, Salads by Svetlana
Sunday, July 6th, 2008
Baked Felafel Sandwiches
Ingredients:
Felafel:
-1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
-1/4 cup minced onion
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-2 teaspoons ground cumin
-1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/4 cup cilantro leaves
-1/4 cup parsley leaves
-2 tablespoons olive oil
Tahini Sauce:
-1/2 cup pure tahini paste
-3 tablespoons lemon juice
-4 tablespoons water
Salad:
-1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
-2 (4-ounce) tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup)
-1/2 medium cucumber, seeded, [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Sandwiches/Wraps by Svetlana
Sunday, July 6th, 2008
Rolled Chicken Sandwich with Arugula
Ingredients:
Aioli:
-1/2 cup lightly packed baby arugula
-1/2 cup lightly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
-1 anchovy fillet
-2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
-1 small garlic clove, coarsely chopped
-1 cup plain yogurt
-1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
-1 teaspoon lemon zest
-salt
-pepper
Sandwich:
-8 ounces roasted chicken breast, shredded
-4 (8-inch) whole-wheat tortillas
-1 1/3 cups baby arugula
1. For the Aioli: Place all the ingredients, except the salt [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Appetizers, Sandwiches/Wraps by Svetlana
Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
Baked Peaches with Honey & Ginger
Ingredients:
-4 peaches, sliced in half
-1/4 cup honey
-1/2 tsp ginger
-1/4 cup chopped pistachios
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Cut peaches in half and take out the pit.
3. Place the peaches in the baking pan, slice side up.
4. Drizzle with honey and ginger.
5. Bake for 20 minutes, or until peaches are tender.
6. Serve topped with pistachios.