They can seem like an unlikely combination, but tomatoes tend to always go well with eggs. This is a great egg stir-fry that is also cheap because the ingredients used are very basic. Great to prepare when you’re on the go. cooking fat six eggs 4 firm, yet ripe tomatoes, sliced in wedges 2 green…
Vegetable Gazpacho
Gazpacho is a cold tomato-based soup perfect in the summer time for a satisfying, yet refreshing soup with an acidic taste. 5 medium tomatoes 1 red onion, minced 1 bell pepper, minced 1 cucumber, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tbsp fresh parsley 2 tbsp fresh basil 2 tbsp fresh cilantro 4 cups tomato juice…
Shrimp Gumbo
Gumbo is a fish soup that originated from the south of Louisiana. 1/4 cup cooking fat 1 large onion, chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into strips 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups dark beef stock 1/2 tsp hot sauce 1 bay leaf 3 chopped tomatoes 1 six-ounce can tomato paste 1 1/2 lbs….
Balsamic Vinaigrette
This is a classic of Italian cuisine and also acts as a great marinade for your meat. It’s famous when drizzled on cooked vegetables. 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 crushed clove of garlic 1 tsp dried oregano 2 tsp Dijon mustard, optional 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil sea salt and freshly ground pepper to…
Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
1/2 clove garlic, minced 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp Dijon or homemade mustard 1 tbsp honey 3 tbsp lemon juice sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Whisk all the ingredients together in a bowl except the olive oil. Slowly drizzle the olive oil over while whisking constantly. Season to taste…
Mojo Marinade
A hot and spicy marinade perfect for red meat, fish or chicken and especially great for grilling meat. Marinate in it from two hours to overnight and fish only for an hour. 6 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup minced onion 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1/2 cup lime juice 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1…
Chicken Apple Cider Vinegar Marinade
The subtle taste of apple in the apple cider vinegar goes very well to marinate chicken for grilling. 1/2 cup olive oil 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning [dried sage, thyme, onion powder and garlic powder] sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Combine all ingredients in a bowl or…
Citrus Pork Marinade
1 cup homemade salsa 1/2 cup lime juice 1/2 cup water 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped 1 1/2 tsp cumin sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Combine all ingredients in a bowl or jar and whisk well together. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper. recipe and photo…
Lime and Honey Steak Marinade
A great marinade for thin cuts of steak. Marinate your steak for an hour in the marinade before grilling of frying them. 1/2 cup olive oil 4 scallions, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup lime juice 2 tbsp water 1 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tsp cumin 2 tsp honey sea salt and freshly…
Cajun Marinade
Great for red meat or chicken. In the case of chicken, use white wine instead of red wine. 3 cups red wine 1 cup olive oil 2 tbsp wine vinegar 1 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp onion powder 3 tbsp homemade or Dijon mustard 3 tbsp prepared horseradish 3 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp cayenne…
Thai Honey Marinade
1/2 cup white wine 1/4 cup lime juice 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger 1 tbsp garlic, minced i hot chili, minced and seeded 1 tbsp honey sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Combine all the ingredients in a bowl or jar and whisk well together. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly…
Basil Pesto
2 packed cups fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup good quality extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup pine nuts [cashews and walnuts also make a great pesto] 3 garlic cloves, minced sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Place the basil, garlic, and nuts in a food processor and pulse until everything is chopped. Add the…
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