Vegetarian Chili

September 22, 2008 | Posted by Lorena as Uncategorized at 10:18 pm | Comments »

vegetarian chili

Ingredients

1/2 cup texturized vegetable protein (TVP)
1 cup water
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon honey
2 (12 ounce) cans kidney beans with liquid
2 (12 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 (8 ounce) container dairy sour cream

What’s Next

Place the textured vegetable protein (TVP) in water, and soak 30 minutes. Press to drain.
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and saute TVP, onion, and garlic until onion is tender and TVP is evenly browned. Season with salt, pepper, 1/2 the chili powder, 1/2 the cumin, 1/2 the cayenne pepper, and cinnamon. Mix in honey, beans, tomatoes, green bell pepper, and carrots. Cook, stirring, occasionally, 45 minutes.
Season the chili with remaining chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper, and continue cooking 15 minutes. To serve, divide into bowls, garnish with green onions and cilantro, and top with dollops of sour cream.

Grilled Eggplant

September 4, 2008 | Posted by Lorena as Uncategorized at 6:20 am | Comments »

grilled eggpllant

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
2 large tomatoes, sliced
1 (11 ounce) log goat cheese
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

What’s next
Preheat grill for medium heat.
In a large bowl, coat eggplant with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
Arrange half of the eggplant slices on a tray. Place a slice of tomato and a slice of goat cheese on each slice of eggplant. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper on the tomatoes and cheese. Top with remaining slices of eggplant, and secure each bundle with a toothpick.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Remove toothpicks, and arrange bundles on grate. Cook about 7 to 8 minutes, then carefully flip. Continue cooking for 6 to 7 minutes.

Spiced eggplant

July 31, 2008 | Posted by Lorena as Uncategorized at 10:58 am | (1) Comment »

spiced eggplant

Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds eggplant
2/3 cup clarified butter
1 cup chopped onions
4 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
4 teaspoons crushed coriander seed

What’s next
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Half eggplant(s) and bake for 20 minutes, or until tender. Using a potato masher or pastry blender, crush eggplant.
Heat clarified butter in a medium skillet over medium heat; saute onions until translucent. Stir in tomatoes and eggplant; cook, stirring, until liquid evaporated. Remove from heat and sprinkle with coriander.

Tuna Salad

July 3, 2008 | Posted by Lorena as Uncategorized at 11:41 am | Comments »

tuna salad

A light, healthy and easy recipe that’s perfect for summer picnics.

Ingredients

1/2 tsp classic Ceasar Salad dressing
1/2 can of tuna
2 baby carrots, chopped
2 lettuce leaves
3 olives
1/2 roma tomato
1/2 tsp each garlic powder
1/2 tsp basil leaves
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt

What’s next
In a small bowl, combine tuna, chopped carrot, olives, and tomato. Chop one of the lettuce leaves and add. Sprinkle with remaining spices, salad dressing, then mix thoroughly. Using the other lettuce leaf, place tuna salad in tne center, and then fold and enjoy.

Potato Salad

June 30, 2008 | Posted by Lorena as Uncategorized at 10:57 pm | (4) Comments »

potato salad

Ingredients

4 strips bacon
1 pound small red potatoes, unpeeled
1 green onion, sliced
1 boiled egg, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper

Cook bacon until crispy. Drain, reserving a few tablespoons of the grease, and crumble. Set aside. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan. Cover with cold water. Add a tablespoon of the bacon grease and some salt and place over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and let the potatoes cool and then cut into bite-size pieces. In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper for dressing. Toss potatoes, onion, and egg in dressing. Add bacon. Serve chilled.
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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