From Our Kitchen: Fruit Kabobs
From Our Kitchen
Grilled fruit kabobs are a fantastic mix of smoky and sweet flavors—the simple addition of fresh vanilla bean makes this recipe stand out from the rest! Serves 5-6 Ingredients: 1 cup plum, cubed 2 cups fresh pineapple, cubed 2 cups pears, cubed ½ cup honey or agave nectar 1 vanilla bean Preparation: Step 1: Carefully slice the vanilla bean lengthwise, being careful not to cut all the way through. Pinch to open. With the back of a knife, lightly scrape...
From Our Kitchen: Grilled Street Corn (Elote)
From Our Kitchen
There’s plenty of fresh corn to be found in September, and this zesty combo of fresh and creamy Mexican flavors is the perfect side to Skewered Salmon and Eggplant for your next gathering. Serves 8 Ingredients: 8 ears of fresh corn, husked 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 ground black pepper 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese, divided ½ cup plain yogurt ½ cup sour cream ½ cup minced cilantro leaves, plus more for serving 2 teaspoons fresh lime zest...
From Our Kitchen: Skewered Salmon and Eggplant
From Our Kitchen
This sweet and spicy marinade for salmon and eggplant takes your skewers to a whole new level! Serve with Grilled Mexican Street Corn and refreshing Fruit Kabobs for a simple, on-a-stick menu! Serves 8 Ingredients: Marinade 3 tablespoons plain yogurt, lightly whisked 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon chili powder 3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard 3 garlic cloves, roasted and crushed 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated 3 tablespoons honey 1 to 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped Zest of 1 lemon Juice...
From Our Kitchen: Frozen Fruit Pops
From Our Kitchen
Beat the summer heat with these refreshing, easy-to-make frozen treats. No molds? No problem! Use small snack bags or paper cups and popsicle sticks or straws! Creamy-Berry Frozen Pops Ingredients: 1 pound strawberries and blueberries 2 cups plain yogurt (regular or Greek) 6 tablespoons honey, divided 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation: Step 1: Blend together yogurt, honey, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Add more honey or vanilla extract if desired. Step...
From Our Kitchen: Lemon-Blueberry Layer Cake
From Our Kitchen
Go on a blueberry-picking excursion with the kids, then use your spoils in this beautifully tender, refreshing cake. The sweet blueberries temper the vibrant lemon zest, and the light, fluffy cream cheese frosting adds just the right amount of tang. Serves 10-12 Ingredients: Cake 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1¼ cups granulated sugar ½ cup packed dark brown sugar 4 large eggs, at room temperature 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking...
Taste of Cuba: Cuban Beans and Rice
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Pair this dish with this Cuban Chicken Fricassee recipe. Serves 6 Ingredients: ½ cup dry kidney beans, picked through ½ small onion ½ small red bell pepper ½ clove garlic, peeled 3 tablespoons dried oregano ½ teaspoon vegetable oil 6 ounces dry long-grain white rice 1¼ cups plus 3 tablespoons vegetable broth 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon paprika ½ teaspoon olive oil Preparation: Step 1: Soak beans in water overnight. Drain in colander. Step 2: Dice onion...
Taste of Cuba: Fricasé de Pollo
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Cuba is an island country with a Spanish-speaking populace, a tropical climate, a communist government, and a rich tradition rooted in the mixture of West African, Caribbean, and Spanish cultures. Cuban cuisine is heavy on white rice, beans, root vegetables, and spices. Tropical fruits, meat, seafood, and coffee round out the menu. Cubans celebrate holidays with feasts that usually include roast pork and elaborate desserts like arroz con leche, tres leches cake, and flan. This SAGE Chef-created dinner recipe is...
From Our Kitchen: Monte Cristo Sandwich
From Our Kitchen
This crispy, gooey, golden wonder is the sandwich to crown all sandwiches. Serves 1 Ingredients: 2 slices challah bread 1 tablespoon butter 2 slices Swiss cheese 3 ounces sliced ham 3 ounces sliced roasted turkey breast 1 tablespoon raspberry jam Preparation: Step 1: Spread butter on one side of challah. Add to grill buttered side down. Step 2: Layer the first slice of Swiss, ham, raspberry jam, turkey, and the second slice of cheese. Step 3: Spread butter on one...
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