Bay Shrimp Cocktail

Bay Shrimp Cocktail – – bay shrimp (cooked, cut into bite-sized cubes), celery (diced very small), red bell pepper (diced very small), jalapeño pepper (diced very small), Cocktail Sauce: ketchup, horseradish (prepared), Tabasco, Rinse the cooked shrimp in cold water. Pat dry. Combine the diced vegetables and spoon into 4 servings. Place the shrimp over…

Grilled Vegetable Sandwich

Grilled Vegetable Sandwich – Vegetables 3 Ways (Fresh, Grilled and Marinated) Make a Satisfying Meal – eggplant (marinated, see recipe index), portabello mushrooms, red onion (sliced thick), red bell pepper (cut into quarters with seeds and veins removed), Roma tomato (sliced), Romaine lettuce (washed and dried), soft roll, cheese (soft spreadable ), salt and pepper…

Gazpacho

Gazpacho – – Gazpacho: hothouse cucumber (halved and seeded, but not peeled), red bell pepper (cored and seeded), jalapeño pepper (optional), plum tomatoes, red onion, garlic (minced), oregano (dried ), tomato juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper (fresh ground ), Garnish: avocado (diced), cilantro (chopped), Wash vegetables well.; Roughly chop the cucumbers, bell…

Fried Rice

Fried Rice – – eggs (beaten well with 2 tbsp. water), salt and pepper (to taste), vegetable oil, onion (diced small), red bell pepper (diced to bite-sized chunks), garlic (minced), ham (thin deli, cut into 1" dice), rice (cooked), green onions (sliced), peas (frozen, defrosted), soy sauce, Heat a heavy pan coated with oil spray….

New Mexico Calabacitas

New Mexico Calabacitas – – olive oil, onion (chopped), garlic (smashed and copped fine), squash ( zucchini, yellow, Mexican and crookneck any combination, chopped), corn (fresh, cut off of the cob), red bell pepper (chopped), roasted green chile (prepared and chopped), salt and pepper (to taste), chicken stock, oregano, In a heavy pot, heat the…

Mango Salsa

Mango Salsa – – mango (peeled, de-seeded and diced), red onion (small , diced), red bell pepper (de-seeded and diced), jalapeño pepper (de-seeded and diced), lime (juiced), salt and pepper (to taste), Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix completely. Let stand at room temperature for about an hour. ; Serve with Yucatan Grouper.;…

Grown-Up Mac & Cheese

Grown-Up Mac & Cheese – – butter, all purpose flour, milk (whole ), cheese (Beecher’s Flagship, grated (order it online or substitute cheddar)), salt, chili powder, garlic powder, pasta (penne ), salt (to taste), Hatch chiles (fire-roasted, diced, or canned green chiles), red bell pepper (fire-roasted, diced), corn (fire-roasted and kernels removed from the cob),…

Fresh Vegetable and Peanut Spring Rolls

Fresh Vegetable and Peanut Spring Rolls – – Fresh Vegetable and Peanut Spring Rolls: rice wrappers, spinach (fresh baby leaves), mushroom (baby portabella, sliced), bean sprouts, carrot (sliced to very thin toothpicks and blanched for 30 secs.), red bell pepper (sliced thinly), scallions (sliced thinly), cilantro ( leaves, stems removed), peanuts (roasted, finely chopped), Asian…

Pan-Roasted Veggie Dip

Pan-Roasted Veggie Dip – Pan-roast finely diced veggies for a quick homemade dip. Bright colors of the vegetables pop for a Memorial Day BBQ or picnic-perfect presentation. – olive oil, onion (diced very small), carrot (diced very small), red bell pepper (diced very small), salt and pepper, sour cream (light ), cream cheese (whipped variety),…