Showing posts with label cilantro. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cilantro. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Fresh Pico (Pico de Gallo)

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In a mixing bowl, combine:

  • 3 medium/large tomatoes, diced
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 1/2 large green bell pepper, diced
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 1/2-2 TBS lime juice
  • salt to taste

HINT:  We can't keep this in our house...as soon as I make it - it is gone!  Try serving this with grilled white fish, scrambled eggs, with cooked rice.  The possibilities are endless.  Enjoy!

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Thai Spiced Chicken Patties

Last week we made Thai Spiced Chicken Pitas for dinner. The chicken patties used in that recipe can easily be made ahead and frozen to be used as needed. With grilling season quickly approaching, this is a recipe I will be referring to so that I can stock our family's freezer.






Assemble ingredients for chicken patties:



1 cup bread crumbs

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 lb ground chicken

1 TBS fresh ground ginger root

1 tsp minced garlic

1 1/2 tsp Thai seasoning (I used Spice Islands Thai Seasoning blend)

1/2 tsp salt




* Combine in a medium bowl, shape into patties and place between sheets of wax paper before freezing. Place patties in wax paper in a freezer safe container, or freezer bag. (I like the freezer bags.)




* Pull out frozen chicken patties to use as desired, and grill on low heat until fully cooked. (Internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F)

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Grilled Fish Tacos with Fresh Salsa




Ingredients:



2 limes, juiced - divided

3 plum tomatoes, diced

1/2 medium onion, diced

1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

1/2 cup mayo

2 TBS milk

1 tsp minced garlic

1/4 tsp salt

2 cups thinly sliced Romaine lettuce

1 avocado, peeled & diced

10 corn tortillas

1 - 1 1/4 lbs. tilapia fillets

*black pepper*



1st - Prepare white sauce for tacos by combining mayo, milk, garlic, and 2 TBS of lime juice with a whisk until smooth.



2nd - Prepare salsa by combining remainder of lime juice with diced onion, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro and salt.



3rd - Place lettuce and avocado each in a separate dish for easy taco assembly.



4th - Warm corn tortillas on a grill or griddle and set aside in a warmer or plastic dish with a lid.



5th - Heat grill or griddle to cook fillets over medium heat. Season tilapia fillets with black pepper. Cook fillets 3-4 minutes on each side, until fillets flake easily with a fork.



6th - Assemble tacos in corn tortillas: layer lettuce, fish, salsa, avocado, and sauce into tortilla.



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Friday, February 17, 2012

Thai Spiced Chicken Pitas


Assemble ingredients for chicken patties:

1 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lb ground chicken
1 TBS fresh ground ginger root
1 tsp minced garlic
1 1/2 tsp Thai seasoning (I used Spice Islands Thai Seasoning blend)
1/2 tsp salt

* Combine in a medium bowl, shape into patties and grill fully cooked. (Internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F)


Next, prepare the sauce and vegetables to fill the Pita with the grilled chicken patties:

For sauce -

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp salt

* Combine sauce ingredients well in a small dish

Veggies -

1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced into small thin sticks
1/2 small red onion, sliced


Fill 1/2 split Pita round (we used Whole Wheat) with a chicken patty, sauce, and vegetables.
This is a quick and delicious twist on the pitas we normally eat. The Thai seasoning really adds an interesting flavor!