Lime

Slow-cooked Beef Barbacoa

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

Ingredients: 1 ½ Tablespoons lime juice 1/2 – 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce ¼ sweet onion 3 cloves garlic 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon oregano-dried Mexican variety is the best ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper ¾ teaspoon salt Dash of ground cloves 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 lbs. beef cross-rib roast cut into 1 [...]

November 23rd, 2011 | Comments (0)

Cuban Black Beans and Rice

Easy, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked brown rice 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup red onion, chopped, divided 1 medium banana pepper, cubanelle or other sweet pepper, diced (about ½ cup) 1 ½ Tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 (15-ounce) can black beans 1 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar [...]

November 22nd, 2011 | Comments (0)

Grilled Cumin Chicken with Fresh Tomatillo Sauce

Entrees, Intermediate, Recipes

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil ½ teaspoon ground cumin Black pepper to taste 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves ½ pound tomatillos ½ cup homemade chicken stock ¼ cup cilantro leaves ¼ cup chopped green onions 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 Tablespoon honey, agave, or pure maple syrup 1 [...]

November 22nd, 2011 | Comments (0)

Calabacitas

Easy, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2-4 cloves garlic, minced 2 small zucchinis, diced 2 small yellow table squash, diced 1 fresh Poblano chile pepper (jalapeno or red pepper as alternatives), seeded and chopped 1 cup cooked corn cut off the cob (or frozen if not in season) 1 (15 ounce) can [...]

November 18th, 2011 | Comments (0)

Thai Coconut-Pineapple Rice

Easy, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: 1 cup light coconut milk 1 cup water 2 teaspoon ginger root, fresh, minced ½ teaspoon table salt 1 cup brown basmati rice 1 cup pineapple, fresh, diced ½ cup scallion, chopped 1 teaspoon mint leaves, fresh, chopped (optional) 2 Tablespoon chopped almonds, toasted 1 medium lime, cut into 4 wedges Directions: In a [...]

November 10th, 2011 | Comments (0)
chicken satay

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

  Ingredients: Marinade: 1 ½ Tablespoons coconut aminos, soy sauce or Bragg’s aminos 1 Tablespoon ginger root, peeled and minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/8 teaspoon turmeric or curry powder 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1 pound uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast tenders Sauce: 1 Tablespoon coconut aminos, soy sauce or Bragg’s aminos 1 Tablespoon [...]

November 10th, 2011 | Comments (0)

Chipotle-Roasted New Potatoes

Easy, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: Cooking spray ½ cup plain Greek-style yogurt 2 teaspoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced Salt and pepper to taste 1 pound uncooked red potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges Directions: Preheat oven to 400ºF. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk together [...]

November 10th, 2011 | Comments (0)

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