Serves 4 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and minced4 spring onions, sliced thinly1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced3 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons freshly minced parsley2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons freshly minced cilantro1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon grated lime peel1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper This salsa recipe tastes great over …
CHICKEN CILANTRO
Serves 4 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice1 teaspoon honey2 tablespoons olive oil4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 cup fi nely crushed blue-corn tortilla chips1 (16-ounce) jar salsa2 tablespoons freshly minced parsley2 tablespoons freshly minced cilantro1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine lime juice, honey, and olive oil in a small bowl. …
GRILLED PORK WITH CORIANDER CHUTNEY
Serves 4–6 4 to 6 loin pork chopsSalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste1 cup washed and packed fresh coriander leaves4 scallions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons white vinegar3 tablespoons unsalted raw pumpkin or sunfl ower seeds1 tablespoon olive oilSalt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Preheat grill or broiler. Salt and pepper …
AVOCADO CREAM DIP
Serves 4 3 large avocados, halved, pitted, separated from peelZest and freshly squeezed juice of 2 limes2 green onions, minced2 cloves garlic, minced1 small can green chiles, minced3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro3 tablespoons minced fresh fl at-leaf parsley1/2 cup sour cream Put the avocado and lime juice in a bowl and mash with a masher …
SPICY BLACK BEANS
Serves 4 2 cups dry black beans1 cup chopped onion1 cup chopped celery1 medium yellow pepper, chopped and seeded1 medium green pepper, chopped and seeded1/2 cup chopped carrot6 cloves garlic, minced2 jalapeno or serrano peppers, seeded and chopped1 tablespoon ground cumin1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped2 teaspoons thyme, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper6 cups …
MEXICAN PIZZA
Serves 4 1 package sourdough baguettes2 to 3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese1 cup black olives, chopped1 small can diced green chilies3 green onions, chopped1 small can tomato sauce2 tablespoons olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped Preheat oven to 350ºF. Slice baguettes into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Combine all other ingredients and spread over bread. …
SPANISH-STYLE SHRIMP COCKTAIL
Serves 4 24 fresh or frozen raw medium shrimp1 cup waterJuice of 2 limes2 cloves garlic, fi nely minced2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper1/2 cup chopped tomato1 small avocado, chopped2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely minced2 tablespoons chopped red onion1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2 cups fi …
CHINESE PASTA
Serves 4 1 (8-ounce) package fusilli pasta3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon plum sauce1 teaspoon sesame oil1/2 teaspoon red chili paste1 tablespoon olive oil1 red or green pepper, seeded and chopped1 small onion, chopped1 (12-ounce) package frozen peeled and deveined shrimp, defrosted4 cloves garlic1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, …
GREEN APPLE SALSA
Serves 4 2 green apples, peeled, cored, and chopped1 cup golden raisins1/2 cup chopped red onion1/2 cup seeded and diced fresh poblano chiles1/4 cup apple juice2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, mincedSalt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Combine all ingredients, mixing well. …
CHICkEN AND CILANTRO STUFFED PEPPERS
Serves 4 4 large bell peppers (use any color)3 cups cooked chicken, fi nely shredded1 (12-ounce) package frozen corn, defrosted2/3 cup soft breadcrumbs1 medium onion, chopped1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained1/2 package taco seasoning2 tablespoons chopped cilantroSalt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste1 (8-ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese, dividedFresh cilantro, chopped, for …
