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Cooking for Salud! Salsa Ranchera
Salsa Ranchera Recipe from Mexico Created by Chef Miguel Valdez Ingredients 2 tomatoes ½ onion 2 cloves of garlic 1 tablespoon of oil serrano chile as desired oregano as desired the juice of half a lime salt Directions Submerge the tomatoes in boiling water for a few seconds. Peel them, dice them and put them …
Cooking for Salud! Mexican-Style Lentils
Mexican Style Lentils with Garden Tomatoes & Chiles Created by Chef Miguel Valdez Ingredients 1 ½ cup dried, uncooked lentils (any color but red, which turns to mush when cooked) 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 chiles (any fresh, hot green chile), seeded, stemmed and finely chopped (wash hands immediately after …
Gazpacho II
Gazpacho II Created by Chef Michael McDonald Ingredients 4 Tablespoons olive oil ¼ sweet onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded 2 to 3 Tablespoons sherry vinegar kosher salt and black pepper, to taste Directions Put all ingredients into a blender and puree until …
Veggie Tacos with Organic Corn Tortillas and Pomegranate Salsa
Veggie Tacos with Organic Corn Tortillas and Pomegranate Salsa Created by Chef Kevin Templeton Ingredients and Directions for Organic Corn Tortillas 1¾ cups organic masa harina 1¼ cups hot water 1. Measure masa harina into a bowl and add 1¼ cups hot tap water. Knead with your hand until thoroughly combined. Cover and let stand …
Molcajete Salsa
Molcajete Salsa Created by Patty Corona-Morales Makes 2 cups Ingredients 4 red tomatoes, roasted 2 serrano chiles, roasted 1 clove garlic, roasted coarse salt, to taste Directions 1. On a hot comal or grill, place tomatoes and garlic to roast. Poke chiles with a knife or fork first (so air can escape) and add to …
Cowboy Caviar
Cowboy Caviar Created by Kati Christensen Serves 4 Ingredients ½ pint grape tomatoes, sliced in half 1 cup black-eyed peas 1 cup black beans 2 ears of corn, kernels removed from cob 1 red bell pepper, diced ¼ cup red onion, diced 1 jalapeño, seeds removed, diced avocado slices, as a garnish handful of cilantro, …
Cooking for Salud!: Mexican Farro
Cooking for Salud! Mexican Farro Created by Chef Maylin Navarro Serves 4 Ingredients 3 cauliflower, cut into florets 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus ½ teaspoon 3 vine-ripened tomatoes, cut in half 2 cups vegetable broth, plus more as needed 1 large carrot, finely diced 1 large garlic clove, minced 4 cups water 2 Tablespoons olive …
Cooking for Salud!: Avocado and Tomato Salad with Lime and Cilantro Oil
Cooking for Salud! Avocado and Tomato Salad with Lime and Cilantro Oil Created by Chef Maylin Navarro Serves 4 Ingredients 1 bunch cilantro 1 english or hot house cucumber, cut into cubes 2 cups baby heirloom tomatoes, cut in half 2 avocados, cut in cubes 1 cup queso fresco, cut into 1” cubes 1 cup extra …
Cooking for Salud!: Saffron Cauliflower Soup
Cooking for Salud! Saffron Cauliflower Soup Created by Chef Maylin Navarro Serves 4 Ingredients 4 quarts vegetable broth 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon oregano, dried 1 teaspoon basil, dried ½ teaspoon saffron (azafran) 4 cups fresh tomatoes, roasted 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 yellow bell pepper, julienned ¼ cup peas 4 cups cauliflower florets …
Cooking for Salud!: Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Cooking for Salud! Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps Created by Chef Maylin Navarro Serves 4 Ingredients and Directions for Shrimp Marinade 1 pound Mexican gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 green onion, sliced thinly 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika ¼ teaspoon ground cumin 1 Tablespoon lime juice 1 Tablespoon citron oil 3 cloves …
