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Old 06-10-2006, 07:51 AM   #7 (permalink)
maleficent
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Blackbean and Corn Salad

2 can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cans sweet corn, drained
2 large tomato, chopped
1/2 C chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalepeno pepper, seeded and minced (if desired)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 chopped red onion

Juice of three limes
zest of one lime
4 tbs olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients together, chill and serve...

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Orzo Pasta Salad
1 lb Orzo Pasta cooked according to package directions
1/3 c. olive oil
Juice of one lemon
Salt and pepper to taste

2 tomatoes
1 package frozen sweet baby peas (or any peas - drain pasta over peas to defrost- they don't get mushy then)
2 tomatoes chopped
1 lg. can artichoke hearts, chopped
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Oregano

Combine oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Combine all remaining ingredients except cheese and orgenao
Toss with dressing.
Before serving add Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with oregano.

Note: I love tomatoes, but i seem to be getting tomato intense - any vegetables can besubstituted in the orzo salad...

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Butterflied Leg of Lamb
(this is a leg of lamb - sans the bone)
trim lamb of all visible fat
Marinate at least a day or so (in a big ziplock bag) in
juice of 2 lemons
6 cloves of garlic, minced
1/3 cup soy sauce (low sodium is fine)

Cook on grill as you would a steak -this shoudl be served medium rare....
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http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=105044
I'm rather proud of - the pork tenderloin is fantastic.. and relatively inexpensive

i'm bored... more stuff..
Apple Slaw with blue cheese
1 large Empire or Rome Apple, cut into 1/4" wedges
1 large Granny Smith apple, cut into 1/4" wedges
2 tbs lemon juice
1 package shredded red cabbage
1 package shredded green cabbage
2 tbs water
2 tbs cider vinegar
2 tbs red wine vinegar
1 tsp olive oil
salt to taste
1/2 tsp celery seed
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Combine apple and lemon juice in a large bowl; toss well.
Add shredded cabbage; toss gently.
Combine 8 ingredients (waterthrough pepper) in a bowl; stir well.
Pour over cabbage mixture; toss gently.
Add cheese; toss gently.

(pears are a good substite in this as well)

(since it's got apples, it's a nice side dish with grilled pork boneless pork chops)

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Jerk Chicken
1 tbs allspice
1 tbs Dried thyme
2 tsp Cayenne pepper
2 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp Ground sage
1/2 tsp Ground nutmeg
1 tsp Ground cinnamon
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tbs Sugar
1/4 cup Olive oil
1/4 cup Soy sauce
3/4 cup White Vinegar
1/2 cup Orange juice
1 Lime juice
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, minced
Note: these peppers are the hottest of the hot... pure fire... Wear gloves when mincing them... and wash the cutting board and knife when you are done... If you don't like ultimate fire.. use a less hot better- Thai Chilis are nice in this - or something really tame like a jalepeno.
3 scallions-- finely chopped
1 Onion -- finely chopped

6 boneless chicken breasts

In a large bowl, combine the allspice, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, sage, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, garlic powder and sugar.
With a wire whisk, slowly add the olive oil, say sauce, vinegar, orange juice, and lime juice.
Add the Scotch Bonnet pepper, onion, and mix well.
Add the chicken breasts, cover and marinate for at least 2 - 3 hours, longer if possible.
Preheat an outdoor grill.
Remove the breasts from the marinade and put the extra marinade in a pan on the grill and bring to a boil.
Grill for 6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
Baste the chicken with the marinade

Mango salsa is nice on the side of this.... to cool it down a little bit..

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Last edited by maleficent; 06-10-2006 at 04:40 PM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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