Jasmine Rice: In a stockpot combine the rice, water salt and pepper. Simmer rice for 15 minutes and cover with foil for 25 minutes in a warm place. Place cooked rice on a sheet pan and cool in the walk in. Once the rice has cooled mix in the cilantro, and place in a container for future use. For service place rice in bouillon cup for 1 minute on high in a container for future use. For service place rice in bouillon cup for 1 minute on high in your microwave.
Raspberry Marinade: Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well. In a gallon sized zip lock bag place 6 each 6 oz portions of cod. Let the cod marinate for two hours, drain and the cod is ready to be cooked.
Mango Salsa: In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients, label and date and place in the walk in.
Green Tea Jus: Steep the green tea in the hot water for 5 minutes, add the mango syrup. Keep warm for service.
Line Service Instructions: Place the cod; shown side down in a hot saute pan. Sear until golden brown, flip it over and finish in the oven. Warm the rice for one minute in the microwave, place in the center of the plate. Place the cooked cod on top of the rice. Place the mango salsa on top of the cod. Finish with the green tea mango jus and it is ready for service.
1 dozen Small Red Chile Peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 dozen Cloves Garlic, minced
1 tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
10 lbs Beef Steak Strips
Directions: Combine the red wine and steak sauce in a large bowl. Stir in the orange slices, green onions, chile peppers, garlic, and ginger. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place steak strips in a shallow dish and pour marinade over meat. Cover, and refrigerate 8 hours. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. Set grate 4 inches from heat. Soak wooden or bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent them from burning. Remove steak from marinade and discard; thread meat onto skewers. Arrange skewers on prepared grill, and cook until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes.
1/2 Cup Whole Grain Mustard (optional) for top of finished roast
Directions: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Place the brisket in the center of a roasting pan. Arrange the potatoes and carrots around the sides. Place the onion and garlic on top of the roast, and season with salt and pepper. Pour enough water into the pan to almost cover the potatoes. Cover with a lid or heavy aluminum foil. Roast for 5 to 6 hours in the preheated oven, until the roast is so tender it can be flaked apart with a fork.
1 1/2 teaspoons ancho chili powder, or other chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons fine ground espresso coffee
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 pound shoulder center steak or top sirloin , about 1 1/4 inch thick
Directions: Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and preheat it over medium-high heat. In a small bowl combine all the ingredients for the rub and coat the steak well on both sides. Cook steak for 14 minutes, turning once, for medium to medium-rare. Allow steak to sit for 5 minutes before slicing.
Directions: Place steaks on grill and cook about 8 minutes on each side. Meanwhile, stir together remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Brush steaks with sauce and continue cooking 5 minutes more, turning and brushing with sauce.
6 lbs Boneless Pork Country Style Rib, cooked and cubed
1 each #10 can Mandarin Oranges, drained
1 cup Soy Sauce
1 cup White or Rice WIne Vinegar
1/2 cup Orange Juice Concentrate
1/4 cup Ketchup
2 tbsp Sesame Oil
Directions: Combine soy sauce, vinegar, orange juice concentrate, ketchup and oil in a pan, simmer ingredients for 10 minutes to make a quick stir-fry sauce. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Before draining the pasta, stir in carrots and peas; cook 1 minute longer. Drain; place in a large container for tossing. Add the chicken, oranges and stir-fry sauce; toss to coat.
Directions: In a bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. Pour 1 1/2 cups into a large plastic bag; add steak. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 3 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for dressing. Drain and discard marinade from steak. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat until desired temperature. Cut across the grain into thin slices. In a large serving bowl, combine the greens, tomato, radishes, celery, onions and beef. Drizzle with reserved marinade and toss to coat.
Directions: Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Rinse the mushrooms and pat dry. Season the flour with salt and pepper and dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture. Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat and saute the chicken until it is nicely browned on one side (about 3 minutes). Add the garlic. Turn the chicken breasts and scatter the mishrooms over them. Contnue simmering the sauce, uncovered, over medium high heat for about 7 minutes. Swirl in the butter or margarine and discard the bay leaf. Pour this mushroom sauce mixture over the chicken and serve.
4 medium black plums, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 medium mango, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch chunks
1 small red onion, chopped fine
1 to 2 mediumjalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped fine
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh limejuice
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds boneless pork country style rib
Directions: Make the salsa: In a medium bowl, mix the plums, mango, red onion, jalapenos, cilantro, limejuice, coriander, and salt until well blended. Refrigerate salsa until ready to use. In a small bowl, mix the coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper until blended. Place bone less ribs in bowl and coat with mixture. Wrap airtight and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Heat a gas grill to medium-high, prepare a charcoal fire, or heat a broiler. Place the chops on a lightly oiledgrill rack or broiler-pan rack. Grill or broil 4 to 6 inches from the heat source for about 10 minutes, turning once, until browned on both sides. Transfer the pork chops to serving plates and serve right away with the plum salsa alongside.
Directions: Mix together the Worcestershire sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and olive oil in a bowl. Marinate the meat of your choice for 1 to 2 hours, and cook as desired. Serve with a green salad and citrus seasoned potatoes for a great summer meal.
Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, then brown in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Move the pork chops to the lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until the pork chops are no longer pink in the center, and register 160 on a kitchen thermometer, about 20 minutes. While the pork chops are baking, melt the butter in the same skillet over medium heat, and stir in the shallots and cherries. Cook until the shallots have begun to soften, about 2 minutes. Stir in the red wine and beef broth, and bring to a simmer. Season with rosemary, and simmer until the sauce has reduced and thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper and pour over the pork chops.
Directions: In a medium size mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic, ginger root, mustard powder, sesame oil, and hot pepper mix well to blend. Now add beer, and stir lightly to mix. Prepare steaks by scoring any fatty outside areas on steak with a knife, (this prevents the steaks from curling when barbecuing.) Place steaks in a casserole dish, and pour marinade over. Using a fork, punch holes in steak so that the marinade soaks into the steak. Turn steak over and repeat punching holes. Cover with clear wrap or foil, and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or longer. You can also refrigerate and marinate overnight. Prepare and preheat barbecue to high heat. Place steaks directly on grill and sear one side for about 15 seconds. Turn steaks over and cook for about 5 minutes, then turn over and cook for another 5 minutes for medium-rare, depending on thickness. Test for doneness by cutting into the middle of the steak.
Directions: In a shallow bowl, beat the egg. In another bowl, combine the potato flakes, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper. Dip scallops in egg, then roll in potato mixture. In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add scallops; cook forr 4-5 minutes or until scallops are opaque and coating is golden brown, turning once.
Directions: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Pull chicken breasts off the bone and cut into large bite size pieces. Slice sausage into large pieces. In a large, deep skillet over medium low heat, put oil and garlic and saute to flavor oil. Remove garlic from oil. Add chicken and sausage to skillet and brown both lightly. Add the tomatoes and the wine. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 20 minutes. Season sauce mixture with basil, rosemary and salt and pepper to taste. Add cooked, drained pasta to the skillet mixture. Toss and serve.
2 lbs Fresh Salmon, seasoned and cooked on a grill
1/2 cup Fresh Celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup Fresh California Jumbo Onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup Fresh Basil, chopped
1/4 cup Sweet Pickle Relish, well drained
1 tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1 cup Mayonnaise
32 slices Italian Bread
4 each Eggs, beaten
3 cups Whole Milk
Directions: In a small bowl, combine first eight ingredients. Divide and spread over 16 slices of bread. Top with remaining bread slices and dip wach sandwich into combine egg and milk mixture. Brown on a wellgreased griddle or cast iron skillet on both sides. Serve immediately with a garden fresh salad or vegetable soup of your choice.
Roasted Turkey with Herb Cream Cheese and Strawberries
1 (8oz) container cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves or chervil, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
8 slices good quality dense white bread, toasted
1/2 pound roasted turkey breast, thinly sliced
1 pint strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
Coarse Salt, optional
Directions: Combine the cream cheese and herbs. Spread the toasted bread with a layer of the herbed cream cheese. P;ace 2 slices of turkey on top and then some strawberry slices. Garnish with more herbs and a few grains of coarse salt, if desired. Slice each sandwich in 1/4.
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Store in an airtight container.
BBQ Zinfandel Reduction:
1/2 ounce Grape Seed Oil
1 Shallot
Minced 1 Green Apple
Chopped 2 Stalks Celery
Chapped 1 Carrot
4 Bay Leaves
1/2 tablespoon Black Peppercorns
2 Bottles Zinfandel Wine
1 quart Veal Stock
1 ounce Butter
3 Ounces Barbeque Spice
Salt
Pepper
Directions: Preheat Grill. Rub steak with chile oil and Barbeque spice rub on both sides. Grill steak to desired temperature. Place 4 ounces of garlic potatoes on 4 plates. Spoon sauce around steak and serve.
Directions: In a mix together flour, salt, oregano, thyme and pepper. Roll scallops in flour mixture until lightly coated on all sides. Heat olive oil in a skillet or frying pan over high heat. Add 4 scallops to the pan and sear on all sides (about 2 minutes for each side). Remove scallops from pan and place on a plate in the oven to keep warm until ready to serve. Repeat 3 times until remaining scallops are cooked. Toss with parsley and lemon juice.
Directions: Preheat grill to medium heat. Grill brats just to brown, then cut into 2 pieces. In 10-quart pot, bring beer, water, seasoning, onion, celery and carrots to a boil. Add potato and bratwurst. Cover and cook 15 minutes. Add corn, cover and cook 10 minutes. Add shrimp, cover and cook 5 minutes or until shrimp is done, and sausage internal temperature is 160 degrees F. Serve all with melted butter and lemon wedges.
6 each Hearts of Romaine Lettuce (cleaned and chopped)
2 lbs. Fresh Spring Mix
2 bunches Fresh Basil (leaves only)
1 bunch Green Onion (chopped)
Mix and place a serving size mound on each plate
3 cups Artichoke Hearts
1 cup Sun-dried Tomatoes in Oil
1 cup Greek Olives (pitted)
1 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled)
2 cups Parmesan Cheese (shredded)
1 cup Almonds (sliced - lightly toasted)
8 each Fresh Cloves of Garlic (minced)
2 tbsp. Dried Oregano
1/4 cup White Wine Vinegar
2 tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar
2 lbs. 1'X1" Cut Pita Bread (bake for a few minutes to dry)
Salt
Pepper
Directions: Place ingredients in a shallow dish and mix all other components gently. Place mixture on a bed of lettuce mix. For a personal touch add fresh thin sliced carrots, fresh tomatoes, boiled egg slices and or grilled fish, lamb. beef, or chicken on top.
Directions: In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, marmalade, ketchup, ginger, and garlic. Pour half into a roasting pan. Add pork ribs to pan, arrange pork so each piece has a little space between. Drizzle with remaining sauce. Cover and cook in a preheated 325 degree oven for 21/2 to 3 hours or until tender. After pork is cooked remove sauce and continue cooking to thicken as extra glaze.
Prime Shoulder Roast with Garlic and Red Wine Mushroom Sauce
1 each Prime Shoulder Roast
1/3 cup Vegetable Oil or Rendered Bacon Fat
1/4 cup Salt
1/3 cup Fresh Ground Black Pepper
30 large Fresh Garlic Cloves (minced)
1/3 cup Fresh Rosemary (minced)
1 tbsp Fresh Rosemary, for the sauce
4 pounds Fresh Mushrooms (sliced)
33/4 cups Beef or Chicken Broth
23/4 cups Red Wine
2/3 cup Dijon Mustard
2 tbsp Cornstarch (dissolved in water)
2 tbsp Water
Directions: Heat oven to 290 degrees F. Heat a large roasting pan set at medium-high heat on stove top. Rub roast on all sides with oil, salt and pepper. Ad roast to hot roasting pan and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes total. Transfer roast to a platter. WHen cool enough to handle, rub garlic and rosemary all over. Meanwhile, add mushrooms to hat pan and saute until well browned, about 8 minutes. Mix broth, wine and mustard; add to mushrooms and simmer to blend flavors and reduce slightly, about 3 minutes. Pour mushroom sauce into a bowl; set aside. Set a wire rack over the roasting pan and set roast on rack. Slow-roast in oven until roast reaches an internal temperature of 129 degrees F for medium-rare and 135 degrees F for medium. Transfer roast to a cutting board and rest 15 minutes before slicing; remove rack from pan. Pour off excess fat, if any. Set pan over medium-high heat; return mushroom sauce to pan heat to a simmer. Add cornstarch and continue to simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about a minute. Carve meat and serve with the sauce.
Directions: Melt butter in a saucepan. Saute garlic, peppers and shallots. Add flour and black pepper. COntinue cooking for about 2 minutes. In a separate bowl combine dry mustard, steak sauce, beef consomme and pour into saucepan with flour mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring until well mixed. Remove from heat and whisk in cold butter. Serve with any kind of grill beef.
Directions: Preheat flat top grill or char-broiler for medium heat. In a small bowl, combine the cheese, bacon, parsley, and 1/8 teaspoon white pepper. Stuff cheese mixture into pocket, and close with a wooden toothpick. Brush meat with oil and season with salt and black pepper. Lightly oil the grill. Grill over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes on each side, or until pork is 170 degrees in the center. Careful not to overcook!
Directions: In a medium bowl combine the cream cheese, onion, parsley, dill, garlic, and lemon pepper. Add crabmeat and mix thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill in refrigerator (can be prepared 2 hours ahead.) Using a small sharp knife cut in half horizontally through the center of each Airline chicken breast, creating a pocket. Fill each pocket with the crab stuffing. Then dip each chicken piece into flour, eggs and finally bread crumbs to coat. Cover completely. In a large skillet melt butter or margarine with oil over medium heat. Add filled, breaded Airline chicken breast to skillet and saute until golden brown and cooked through (juice run clear), about 10 minutes each side. Remove from skillet, drain on paper towels and serve.
Directions: Mix together: chili powder, cumin, sea salt, garlic, cilantro and pepper. Coat pork cubes with mixture and let sit for 45 minutes in refrigerator. Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Bake 2 hours, or until crispy. Serve with your favorite vegetable blend and potato or seasoned rice.
2 large green bell peppers, cut into 2 inches pieces
Directions: Rub salt, pepper and paprika into the meat. With a small knife, make slits in the meat. Press the garlic slivers into the meat. Place the potatoes, carrots, and onions in a large slow cooker. Place meat on top of the vegetables. pour in water and beef broth, and add bouillon cubes and bay leaf. Place lid on slow cooker, and cook for 6 hours on high, or 8 hours on low. During the last half hour of cooking, add the green peppers.
Directions: Season steaks with pepper. Spray nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat 1 minute. Add steaks and cook until desired doneness, turning once. Remove and keep warm. Add shallots and cook and stir until tender. Stir in broth, wine and mustard. Heat to a boil. Cook over medium heat 10 minutes or until sauce is reduced to about 1 cup. Stir in butter. Serve sauce with steaks. Garnish with parsley.
Directions: Combine 11/2 cups flour and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle 1 side of the meat with the House Seasoning and the other side with the seasoning salt; gredge the meat in buttermilk and then flour. Heat 1/2 cup oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 of the steaks to the hot oil and fry until browned, about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Remove each steak to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining steaks, adding up to 1/4 cup more oil, as needed.
Make the gravy by adding the 2 tablespoons of remaining flour to the pan drippings, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon. Stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and the salt. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until the flour is medium brown and the mixture is bubbly. Slowly add the whole milk stirring constantly. Return the steaks to the skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, and place the onions on top of the steaks. Cover the pan, and let simmer for 30 minutes.
Directions: In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; rub onto both sides of steak. In a large skillet, cook steaks in oil for 5-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare a meat thermometer should read 145 degrees F, medium 160 degrees F, well-done 170 degrees F.) Sprinkle with lemon juice, cheesse and olives. Serve immediately.
Directions: Cook fettuccini according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute mushrooms, zucchini and onions in butter until crisp & tender. Stir in flour. Add cream and bring to a boil. Cook and stir 1 minute. Add salmon, peas, tomato,parsley, and seasonings. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Drain fettuccini and place Wild Pacific Salmon Mixture on top.
Directions: In a mix together flour, salt, oregano, thyme and pepper. Roll scallops in flour mixture until lightly coated on all sides. Heat olive oil in a skillet or frying pan over high heat. Add 4 scallops to the pan and sear on all sides (about 2 minutes for each side). Remove scallops from pan and place on a plate in the oven to keep warm until ready to serve. Repeat 3 times until remaining scallops are cooked. Toss with parsley and lemon juice.
Directions: Mix all marinate ingredients in a container and refrigerate over night. Pour mixture over Flat Iron Steaks and let stand for 2 hours. Char-grill to a medium-rare, slice and serve. Pair with cooked vegetables and baked, mashed, roasted or fried potatoes for the perfect winter meal.
Directions: In a large re-sealable plastic bag or shallow glass container, combine the marinade ingredients; mix well. Set aside 1/2 cup for basting and refrigerate. Add salmon to remaining marinade, cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours, turning once. Drain and discard marinade. Place the salmon on a broiler pan. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes. Brush with reserved marinade; turn and broil for 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Brush with marinade. For glazing sauce, melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar. Cook for 5 minutes on medium heat and add bourbon. Continue cooking for 5 minutes and spoon glaze over the salmon, and steamed vegetables of your choice. Serve and enjoy!
Directions: Fry chops in butter on both sides for 5 minutes. Remove and place in a casserole dish. Fry onion and apple together for 5 minutes and add to chops. Pour over cider and season with salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until chops are tender. Remove chops from the oven, spoon over cream and garnish with parsley sprigs.
Directions: Cut salmon into 1 1/2 inch cubes and place in a resalable plastic bag. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, orange juice concentrate, garlic and sesame oil; pour half the marinade into the plastic bag with salmon. Marinate the fish for 30 minutes in the fridge. Coat a nonstick frying pan or wok with vegetable oil. Remove salmon from bag; discard leftover marinade. Stir-fry salmon over medium-high heat, about five minutes. Turn salmon over gently so that all sides cook evenly. Be very careful with the salmon pieces so they stay intact. Remove salmon from wok and add sliced onion. Stir-fry onion until brown, about five minutes. Add snow peas (add other vegetables if desired) and stir-fry until they turn bright green, about one minute. Return salmon to pan and pour reserved marinade over fish and vegetables. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Serve with 1/2 cup of brown rice for each plate, if desired.
Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Combine wine, soy sauce, grated onions, celery, and garlic in a large heavy-duty zip-top freezer bag large enough to accommodate the brisket. Add the brisket to the bag, squeeze out the air, seal, and refrigerate 3 to 4 hours, turning occasionally. Remove brisket and place fat-side up in a roasting pan or Dutch oven. Spread sliced onions around brisket and cover with half the marinade, reserve remaining marinade. Cover tightly with heavy foil or a lid. Bake 3 hours, until tender. Check midway during roasting time and add more marinade if needed to keep brisket from drying out. (Discard any remaining marinade when brisket is done.) When done, remove brisket from oven and let rest 15 minutes. Carve slices against the grain and place on serving platter. Cover slices with pan juices and cooked onions to serve.
Directions Zest orange peel: mince and set peel aside. Squeeze orange, reserving juice. For stuffing: In a medium saucepan cook onion in hot oil till tender. Remove from heat; stir in breadcrumbs, apple, ½ of the orange juice, sage and pepper. Fill pocket in pork loin with an equal amount of stuffing. Bake in a 325 degree F oven for approximately 25-30 minutes. For sauce: In a small saucepan melt 1 tablespoon butter; stir in orange zest and raisins. In a small bowl mix cornstarch into the apple cider add extra orange juice and cinnamon. Gradually stir in apple cider mixture. Add brandy mixing well (watch for flame). Cook over medium heat till thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly. Drizzle sauce over pork loins and serve hot.
Directions Slit the peaches in half and remove stones. On a broiler over medium heat lightly oil the peaches and roast until each side becomes caramelized, but not mushy. Cool and medium dice the flesh only of the peaches removing any of the skin that is connected. Mix the wet ingredients in a small bowl to create a dressing. Lightly fold the dry ingredients and diced peaches into the dressing. Let stand for 4 hours in the fridge before serving. Serve over roasted or grilled salmon or pork or as an appetizer with pita chips.
Grilled Honey-Orange Glazed Sweet Lip or Painted Reel Fish
BASTING SAUCE
¼ cup Orange Juice Concentrate (thawed)
¼ cup Soy Sauce
2 tbsp Honey
¼ cup Vegetable Oil
2 tbsp Onion Puree
1 tbsp Orange Rind (chopped)
FISH
12 ea 8 to 10 ounce Phillip’s Sweet Lips
Salt Pepper %u215B cup Vegetable Oil (brush each fillet front and back)
Directions Mix basting ingredients together and simmer in a pan on the stove top for 5 to 10 minutes. Let mixture cool for 2 hours, this will let the liquid coat the fish better. On a medium heat gas flame grill, place the seasoned and oiled fish fillets on the grill. Start brushing the topside before turning; continue to glaze the fish after you have created grill marks. Cook fillets until fish flakes easily with fork - 8 to 15 minutes - keep basting with sauce. Garnish with orange slices if desired and citrus flavored rice.
Directions Start by lightly rolling one orange on the counter. Cut in half and squeeze 2oz. fresh orange juice into a measuring cup. (If you want less pulp, use a hand juicer with a strainer.) With the other orange using a fine cheese grater or zestier, grate the outside most part of the orange until you have 1 tablespoon orange zest. In a small bowl wisk together yogurt, orange juice, orange zest, honey, dry ginger and orange liquor. Scoop out the melons and cut into 1 inch cube. Combine melons in large bowl. Drizzle the dressing back and forth across the melons. (Adjust the thickness of the dressing by adding less or more orange juice.)
Directions Brush both sides of fillets with lime juice; sprinkle with lemon-pepper. Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting the grill. Grill fillets, covered, over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard and honey. Spread over the bottom of each bun. Top with a fillet, lettuce and tomato; replace bun tops.
1 pound dried red beans (canned will work but use 2 pounds)
2 Pounds Andouille Sausage, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 Smoked Ham Hock
1 Cup large chopped Hermiston Sweet Onion
½ Cup chopped red bell peppers
1 Tablespoon garlic minced
2 Tablespoons dried thyme
1 Quart chicken stock
2 Teaspoons freshly ground pepper
1 Teaspoon sage
¼ Teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt to taste
1 pound cooked white rice
Directions Soak beans overnight is cold water, drain. Sauté sausage until the skin begins to caramelize, pull out the sausage leaving the oil in the pan. Place onions and red peppers in pan; cook until they become lightly brown and soft. Add garlic, soaked beans, ham hock, and all the seasonings (except salt). Pour the stock in until it covers the mix. Bring to boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer until beans tender, adding more stock if necessary (about 2 ½ hours). Add salt to taste. Pull the ham hock from the pan and trim the meat off the bone adding it back to the beans. Remove about 1 cup of beans from mixture and puree; return to pot and stir. Add cooked Andouille. Simmer 15 more minutes, so the pureed beans can thicken the mix and sausage can be heated. Serve over hot white rice or mix with rice before serving.
4 (3 foot) pieces of twine, or other non-flammable natural fiber
4 (8 ounce) salmon fillets
8 Large outer romaine lettuce leaves
2 Teaspoons olive oil
3 Lemons (2 juiced, 1 sliced thinly)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
4 Teaspoons capers
8 Sprigs fresh dill
Directions Soak twine in hot water for 5 minutes. Rinse salmon in cold water and pat dry with towel. Repeat the following for each salmon steak: Rinse 2 romaine leaves in water, shake off excess water. Drizzle ½ teaspoon of oil over the inside (concave) side of leaves. Place salmon fillet in the center of 1 leaf (concave side up). Pour the juice of ½ lemon over salmon, trapping the drippings with the leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Top with 1 teaspoon capers, 2 sprigs of dill, and 1 lemon slice. Place the second leaf (concave side down) over salmon. Fold the ends of the bottom leaf up to keep juices trapped, and wrap the string around the leaves to seal. Tie string in a knot. Preheat oven to broil. Set rack in the highest position. Broil romaine – wrapped salmon for 5 minutes per side. The lettuce will blacken – this is a good thing. Cooking time will vary according to the exact thickness of the fillet. Salmon can also be grilled over direct heat for 5 minutes per side.
Directions Preheat the grill. Season both sides of the salmon with salt and pepper. Place on the grill and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side for medium rare. Remove from the grill and cool. Oil grill when ready to start cooking tortillas. Lay out 4 tortillas; spread each with half of the herb cheese. Divide and top each tortilla with salmon, capers, and jack cheese. Top with remaining tortillas. In a small bowl, combine sour cream with dill; set aside. Grill tortillas on hot oiled grill 3 to 4 minutes per side or until cheese has melted. Serve hot topped with sliced avocado, tomatoes, and onion on a bed of shredded lettuce.
Sautéed Pork Chops with Sherry-Berry Pan Gravy, Rhubarb Chutney
6 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, a wedge
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 to 3 stalks rhubarb, trimmed and chopped, about 1/2 pound yield
Handful golden raisins
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
4 (8-ounce) boneless, center cut pork loin chops
Salt
Pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sherry
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons strawberry, blackberry or raspberry all-fruit preserves
Directions In a medium skillet over medium heat melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add sugar, lemon juice, and vinegar and bring to a bubble. Add rhubarb and raisins and cook 10 to 12 minutes until rhubarb is tender. Turn off the heat and set aside until the pork chops are done.
Place a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat with extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan. When the oil smokes or ripples, add chops, season with salt and pepper and cook 6 minutes on each side. Remove the chops and keep warm under foil tent while the meat rests. Add remaining butter to pan, when it melts add the flour and cook a minute then whisk in sherry and reduce 30 seconds then whisk in stock then preserves. Season the gravy with a little black pepper. Serve chops with gravy ladled over top and rhubarb chutney along side.
Southwestern Style “Sweet Lips” or “Painted Reef Fish”
6 Each Sweet Lips or Painted Reef Fish
1 cup Salsa
Fresh Cilantro
½ cup Cheddar Cheese (grated)
¼ cup Corn Chips (coarsely crushed)
(peeled and sliced)
¼ cup Sour Cream
Directions Preheat oven to 375°. In a lightly oiled or greased pan lay fish fillets side by side and pour salsa over each piece of fish. Then sprinkle over the cheese and a layer of corn chips. Bake uncovered in the oven for 15 minutes or until the fillets flake with a fork. Serve topped with sliced avocado and sour cream. You can serve with a medley of quickly steamed or sautéed fresh vegetables and julienne yams.
Directions Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water and some salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool as fast as possible in the fridge. When cooled enough to touch ¼ potatoes and put back into the fridge to cool completely before you mix in dressing. In a large serving bowl, combine all of the items except potatoes. Pour over cold and ¼ red potatoes toss gently.
Directions Combine the vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard seeds and diced garlic cloves in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the steaks and seal the bag. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours, turning the steaks occasionally. Prepare the barbecue for medium-high heat or preheat a grill pan over medium high heat. Drain the marinade from the steaks. Grill the steaks to desired doneness, about 6 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let the steaks rest for 10 minutes. Cut the steaks crosswise into thin slices. Meanwhile, stir cheese and sour cream in a small bowl to form a thick spread. Season the cheese mixture, to taste, with salt and pepper. Remove some of the bread from the center of the baguette halves. Spread the cheese mixture over the baguette halves. Arrange the butter lettuce and warm steak slices over the baguette bottom. Sprinkle the steak slices with salt and pepper. Cover with the baguette top. Serve with cantaloupe slices on the side.
Directions Prepare scalloped potatoes, following the package directions for stovetop method. Place fish in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in.x 2-in. baking dish. Using tongs, arrange potatoes on fish to look like scales (see photo). Cover and bake at 450 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Carefully transfer to serving plates. Garnish with lime for tails and fins, lemon for heads, olives for eyes, and pimiento for eyes and mouth.
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a shallow dish, stir together the flour, salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and water with a fork. In a third bowl, or shallow dish, mix together the cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese and basil.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dredge the cube steaks in the seasoned flour; dip into the egg mixture, and coat with the cracker crumb mixture. Place them in the skillet, and fry just until browned on each side. Arrange steaks in a single layer in a greased casserole dish.
Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the tomato sauce, sugar, ¼ teaspoon of oregano, and garlic powder. Spoon over steaks when the 25 minutes are up. Top each steak with mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese; sprinkle remaining oregano over the top. Bake for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted, and the sauce is hot.
16 oz. balsamic vinegar for balsamic vinegar reduction (you will have a lot left over to use for future salads and keeps well.)
Preparation Place balsamic vinegar into a heavy saucepan on moderate heat until you feel steam. Reduce heat if necessary so the vinegar does not simmer. Continue to cook on low until it is reduced by half or more, and has a runny syrup consistency. This may take an hour or more, but it’s well worth it! Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place baguette slices onto sheet pan. Brush each slice with olive oil. Bake until lightly golden and crisp. Thinly slice the fresh mozzarella so that it each slice about the size of a quarter. Thinly slice the tomatoes so that they will fit onto the crostini (toasted baguette slices).
Assembly for each crostini Place a tomato slice onto each crostini. Add a dash of salt and pepper on top of the tomato slice. Place the basil leaf onto each tomato. Place the slice of mozzarella on each basil leaf. Just before serving, drizzle the top of the mozzarella slice with the reduced balsamic vinegar.
Grilled Salmon Tournedos With Fennel, Corn and Blueberry Salsa
Ingredients:
4 - 8oz. salmon portion cut into 2 strips each
4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt
Ground black pepper
1 lb. of spinach, divided onto 4 plated
Salsa
1 cup precooked corn kernels
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
6 small mushrooms
1/3 yellow onion, chopped
1 red pepper, diced
1 oz fennel
1 lemon
½ teaspoon garlic
Salt
Pepper
Directons To make salsa: Sweat the yellow onion in a little oil; add the white wine and reduce until the liquid has completely evaporated; remove from the heat; add the corn, the pepper, the fennel, the garlic and the remaining olive oil; heat gently for a few minutes. Remove the mushroom stems; sauté just the caps in a separate skillet. Combine all the ingredients; add the juice of one lemon; season and keep warm.
Preparing the Salmon: Roll up two strips of salmon, one at a time, to form tournedos (it should resemble a thick round steak); use a toothpick to hold it together. Brush with olive oil; season and grill for 4-5 minutes on each side. Plate salmon on a bed of spinach and cover with salsa.
1 handful of arugula, young leaves, tough stems removed
1/4 of one red bell pepper, thinly sliced and chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced
A few chopped walnuts, toasted
2 peeled and chopped Akane Apples
1/4 to 1/2 lb of Hereford Ball Tip Steak, pan-fried grilled, chilled, and thinly sliced
2 oz goat cheese, crumbled
2 kumquats, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt
Pepper
Directons Toss together the lettuce greens, arugula, bell pepper, Akane Apples and scallions. Arrange on individual plates. Sprinkle on chopped walnuts. Lay on top several slices of chilled sliced steak. Sprinkle on goat cheese and kumquats. Mix together the lemon juice, olive oil, and a dash of salt and pepper. Drizzle on salad.
Directions: Start by cooking the brown rice as directed on the package. While rice is cooking heat oil in frying pan on medium-high heat, toss in peppers, mushrooms, onions, and garlic. Sautee for 10 minutes, flipping once at 5 minutes. When the veggies are almost cooked but still crunchy add the soy sauce, honey, and remaining BBQ sauce to the vegies, and mix in pan. Turn down to medium-low heat. When the steak has grilled for about 16 minutes, remove to a plate and cover with tinfoil for five minutes, Serve vegetables on top of steak on plate alongside rice.
Top Sirloin Jalapeno for Enchiladas, Tacos or Burritos
12 each Jalapeno Peppers, stemmed
12 each Cloves Garlic, peeled
11/2 tbsp Cracked Black Pepper
2 tbsp Coarse Salt
Limes for 1 cup of Fresh Lime Juice
4 tbsp Dried Oregano
5 lbs Top Sirloin Steak or Portioned Seaks
Directions: Combine jalapenos, garlic, pepper, saltm lime juice and oregano in a blender. Blend until smooth. Place steak in a shallow pan or large re-closable plastic bab. Pour jalapeno marinade over the steak, and turn to coat. Cover panor seal bag; marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grill grate. Drain and discard marinade. Gill steak 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.
Cook pasta using package directions. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, and blend wiht milk. Mix in the flour to thicken. Gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted. Crumble fire grilled salmon into the butter mixture. Stir in the spinach, capers, sun-dried tomatoes , and oregano. Cook and stir about 3 minutes, until heated through. Serve over the cooked pasta.