Empanadas

Empanadas – – Empanada Dough: water, Kosher salt, all purpose flour, butter (unsalted), egg (beaten with1 tbsp. water), Chicken and Vegetable Filling: olive oil, onion (chopped), paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, oregano, jalapeño pepper (chopped), tomato (chopped), zucchini (chopped), carrot (chopped), chicken (cooked, cut into ½ “ cubes, ), tomato juice (if needed), salt and…

Ahi Burger with Tangy Tartar Sauce

The secret to our ahi tuna burgers is the Tangy Tartar Sauce.  So simple, it dresses the fish with bright flavors and lets the fresh fish be the star.  We like to cook ahi tuna steaks on high heat to sear the outside.  Then slice it thin for the burger.  You can also prepare or…

White Beans and Red Chard

White Beans and Red Chard – – olive oil (extra virgin ), garlic (crushed), red pepper flakes, Swiss chard (trimmed of heavy veins and sliced into large pieces), beans (cannellini, 15 oz. drained), salt and pepper (to taste), Parmesan cheese (grated), Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot and add the garlic, pepper flakes and chard.  Saute…

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…

Red Chile

Red Chile – – oil, white onion (chopped finely), garlic (minced), red chile (ground New Mexico variety), chicken broth, salt and pepper (to taste), corn starch (dissolved in 2 tbsp. warm water), Heat the oil in a sauce pan over medium heat and add the onion. Sauté for 5 minutes and add the garlic. Sauté…

Green Chile Stew

Green Chile Stew – – cooking oil, onion (diced), garlic (minced), oregano, chicken broth (see below), green chiles (roasted, prepared and diced), chicken ( breasts, cooked and cut into large chunks), potato (red, washed and cut into large chunks), cornstarch (dissolved in 2 tbsp. water), salt and pepper (to taste), In a heavy pot, heat…

Onion Jam

Onion Jam – – sweet yellow onion (sliced), red onion (sliced), olive oil (to coat the bottom of the pan), brown sugar, agave syrup, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper (to taste), Heat the pan and add the olive oil. Add the sliced onion and sauté on medium heat for 15 minutes until soft and…

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….

West Coast Nicoise Salad

West Coast Nicoise Salad – – Nicoise Salad: Romaine lettuce, asparagus (grilled al dente with olive oil & red pepper flakes), tomato (grape, fresh, halved), egg (hard cooked and quartered), red onion (sliced), black olives, salmon (blackened on the grill with blackening spice), Balsamic Vinaigrette: balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, olive oil (extra virgin…

Vichyssoise or Potato Leek Soup

Vichyssoise or Potato Leek Soup – – chicken broth, leek (chopped and washed, see notes), potato (russet, peeled and cut into cubes), salt and pepper (to taste), heavy cream, chives ( or parsley, finely chopped, for garnish), In a heavy pot, bring the stock to a boil and add the leeks. Simmer for 20 minutes….