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  • Cilantro Chimichurri

    Cilantro Chimichurri

    Chimichurri, originating in Argentina and Uruguay, is a vibrant, fresh tasting, uncooked herbal sauce and/or marinade. This version is made with finely chopped cilantro, minced garlic and shallots, and a hint of fresh lemon juice which adds bright citrusy notes.  Serve it the traditional way over grilled meats (steak), try it spooned over grilled chicken,…

  • Salpicon de Pollo (Shredded Chicken Salad)

    Salpicon de Pollo (Shredded Chicken Salad)

    This Mexican chicken salad appetizer is tossed with a lime vinaigrette and served with tortilla chips or spooned on tostadas.  Add extra toppings like shredded cheddar cheese or salsa verde.  It’s a fiesta on a platter! Makes 6 appetizer servings Ingredients: For the Lime Vinaigrette For the Salad Directions: Tips:

  • Cauliflower Carrot Arepitas with Salsa Verde by Chef Benoit Angulo of La Cocinita

    Cauliflower Carrot Arepitas with Salsa Verde by Chef Benoit Angulo of La Cocinita

    These Venezuelan mini-arepas are packed with delicious fall veggies and topped with salsa verde and queso fresco.  This is a 3-step recipe.  For ease of preparation, each step lists the ingredients and directions separately.  Servings: Makes about 32 arepitas or 10 full-sized arepas, 5 oz. of masa each Arepitas   Ingredients: Directions: Salsa Verde Ingredients:…

  • Mushroom Turkey Burgers with Cilantro Lime Mayo

    Mushroom Turkey Burgers with Cilantro Lime Mayo

    Cremini mushrooms and soy sauce add umami flavor to these burgers.  Top the burgers off with Cilantro Lime Mayo. Makes 5 burgers Ingredients: Cilantro Lime Mayo Directions: Tip:

  • Roasted Salsa Verde

    Roasted Salsa Verde

    This bright and flavorful salsa verde is easy to make and hits just the right note of spice.  The vegetables roast together, creating a succulent mixture as the juices blend. It’s a quick recipe that is great as a dip, on scrambled eggs or baked potatoes, or accompanying enchiladas or tacos. Roasted Salsa Verde…

  • Peach Salsa Chicken Salad

    Peach Salsa Chicken Salad

    Fresh peaches and sweet peppers are spiced up with chopped jalapeño peppers and chili powder for a mild kick salsa.   Peach salsa is great as a stand-alone appetizer and extra delicious when served over this Asian-inspired soy, brown sugar, and chili seasoned chicken.   Makes 4 servings Ingredients: For Peach Salsa        For Chicken…

  • Snappy Slaw

    Snappy Slaw

    This “no mayo” colorful seasonal slaw is refreshing. crunchy and packs an element of surprise — peanuts!  It’s a perfect side salad with grilled meats, fish and poultry.    Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup per serving) Ingredients: Directions: Tips: Kohlrabi Facts: Kohlrabi is a part of the cabbage family, similar to a turnip.…

  • Tomatillo Veggie Pozole – courtesy of Chef Ernesto from El Molcajete Sauces 

    Tomatillo Veggie Pozole – courtesy of Chef Ernesto from El Molcajete Sauces 

    Serves 6 Ingredients Directions 1. In a medium pot heat 6 cups of veggies stock. Add the hominy and let it cook for 15 min. 2. Add 1 jar of El Molcajete Tomatillo Sauce. Let it simmer for 20 min. 3. Serve in a bowl with raw cabbage, cilantro, jalapeños and tortilla chips as garnishes.

  • Fresh Peach Salsa

    Fresh Peach Salsa

    Fresh, ripe peaches flavor this easy to prepare “taste of summer” salsa. Makes 6 servings Ingredients: Directions: Tip:   Use freestone peaches with fruit that easily pulls away from the pit.