Citrus Spice Rub
Posted June 8, 2007 – 10:20 pm in: BBQ, Condiments, PoultryYield: Makes about 1/3 cup (enough to marinate 1 – lbs of chicken pieces or a whole chicken) The rub can be made 2 weeks ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Ingredients:
1 tbsp
15 mL
Brown sugar (packed)
1 tbsp
15 mL
Orange zest (finely grated)
1 tsp
5 mL
Lemon zest (finely grated)
1 tsp
5 mL
Salt
1 tsp
5 mL
Ground [...]
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Posted April 27, 2007 – 9:01 pm in: African, Beverages, Coffee, Condiments, Diet, Herbs and Spices, How To, Low Fat, Main Dish, Oriental, Pork, Poultry, Thai, Tips, Vegetable2 Ingredients, 2 Recipes, 4 Meals – Here’s a couple of recipes using pork and green beans.
Curry pastes – A necessary ingredient in a Perfect Pantry.
Honey Glazed Lemon Roast Chicken Recipe – A simple and delicious recipe for roast chicken.
What Do 300 Calorie Meals Look Like? – Pictures to give a visual sense of what a 300 [...]
Rhubarb Chutney
Posted April 13, 2007 – 9:17 pm in: Condiments1 c. onion, finely diced1 T. oil4 c diced rhubarb2 c diced fruit (peaches, plums, pears, apple)1 c. balsamic vinegar1/2 c. pure maple syrup1/3 t. nutmeg1/2 t. thyme1/4 t ground cloves1/4 t. cayenne pepper (optional)1/2 t. cumin1/4 t. allspice1/2 t. cinnamon1 T. hot sauce1 T. Worcestershire saucesalt/pepper
In a large heavy bottom saucepan, caramelize the onion over [...]
Food Bites - March 30
Posted March 30, 2007 – 1:02 pm in: Breakfast, Condiments, Holiday Recipes, Lamb, PastaSpicy Mac – Mac and cheese with a twist
Pesach for the Rest of Us and a Passover lamb recipe – lamb for the season
Root Vegetables Roasted with Sausage – I haven’t made a dish like this for a while. Time to try it again.
How to Make Pesto like an Italian Grandmother – skip the machine and [...]
Spicy Giardiniera
Posted March 19, 2007 – 10:16 am in: Condiments, ItalianINGREDIENTS:
2 green bell peppers, diced
2 red bell peppers, diced
8 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cauliflower florets
1/2 cup salt
water to cover
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 5 ounce jar pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup [...]
Basic Vinaigrette
Posted February 15, 2007 – 1:06 pm in: Condiments, Salads, SaucesOnce you get a handle on making a basic vinaigrette you can create variation by changing the acid or the oil or by adding other ingredients.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
Place the lemon juice, honey, and shallot in [...]
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Posted February 12, 2007 – 10:32 am in: Condiments, Dessert, Diet, Fruit, Low Fat, Side DishIngredients:
2 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apples
2 cups fresh or frozen (unsweetened) strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries
1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan.
Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook over very low heat for about 25 minutes, or until apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
Mash [...]
Chile Pepper Tomato Salsa
Posted November 23, 2006 – 10:55 pm in: Condiments, Mexican, Sauces, Snacks, Tex-MexIngredients:
6 large tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 large red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a non-reactive bowl and toss well.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
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1 Comment | Tags:Fresh Lime Salsa
Posted October 22, 2006 – 8:17 pm in: Condiments, Tex-MexIngredients:
1 cup diced jicama
1 orange peeled and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons of lime zest, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon sugar
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and toss to mix.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour
Serve with grilled chicken or fish
Roasted Red Pepper Mayonnaise
Posted September 29, 2006 – 12:45 pm in: Condiments, SaucesIngredients:
2 roasted red peppers
1/4 cup low fat mayonnaise
1/2 tsp chili paste, (spicy, such as sambal oelek, not sweet)
1 garlic clove, quartered
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Place ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth
Goes well with salmon
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