recipes

Seared Tuna with Mango and Cilantro Aioli 1 C Cilantro leaves chopped ½ C lime juice 1/3 C mayonnaise Pinch coriander 1 TB serrano pepper diced fine 1 Poblano pepper diced fine 2 TB Orange Juice Salt and Pepper 1/3 C Olive Oil 6 oz sushi grade tuna steak 3TB diced mango Mix together the mayonnaise with the cilantro, coriander…

Texas Grilled Cheese with Manchego cheese, corn and chilis 4 pieced Texas Toast or thickly cut bread 3 oz white cheddar 3 oz Manchego 2 tsp chopped shallot ½ tsp garlic chopped 1 poblano pepper finely diced ½ red bell pepper finely diced ¼ C fresh or frozen corn off the cob 6 TB butter soft 4 TB mayonnaise mixed…

Eggplant Caprese Salad 1 small eggplant 1 small heirloom tomato, ripe and sliced ¼ C olive oil Salt and pepper 1 small onion Marinated Mozzarella fresh, sliced 6 TB Basil, chiffonade Balsamic glaze Slice egg plant and soak in salt water. Remove from water and pat dry. Brush with olive oil and grill until tender. Layer the eggplant with the…

Spinach, Bacon, and Artichoke stuffed Jumbo Pasta Shells 16 jumbo pasta shells cooked and cooled 1-2 C marinara sauce Filling: 4 C spinach chopped 12 oz marinated artichokes, drained and chopped 4-5 sliced cooked bacon, finely chopped 5 oz herbed cream cheese, softened 1 C  provolone or fontina cheese grated ½  tsp crushed fennel seeds ½ tsp oregano ¼ C…

Cabbage and Peanut Salad with Thai Style Dressing 3 thin slices ginger, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 serrano chili de-seeded and thinly sliced 1 TB Sugar 4 C Cabbage shredded 1 Cup herbs (basil, parsley, mint) chopped 2TB Fish sauce 2TB Lime Juice 3 TB peanuts, chopped Pound cabbage and herbs together until soft.  Add remaining ingredients, mix and…

This time of year is perfect for those root vegetable soups especially since we are not quite into the growing season.  Carol Bell, a registered dietician with Table Health in Traverse City walks us through a cream of sweet potato & carrot soup. Check out the video to see the recipe from Carol.  To connect with Table Health or to…

Braised Greens with Garlic and Miso Butter ½ c unsalted butter 2 TB olive oil ¼ C miso 6 cloves garlic 1 3-inch piece of ginger root 2 lb. Kale, chopped 2 lb. Swiss chopped 2 TB Rice Vinegar 1 TSP salt 2 TSP fish sauce 1 TSP sugar 1 C vegetable broth In a hot pan warm up your…

Fish Tostada with Mandarin Orange Salsa 5 inch tortilla 4 tb oil divided 2 Mandarin oranges 1/3 small red onion sliced ¼ cup cilantro chopped 1 small jalapeno, sliced ¼ tsp salt 1 lb of cod 1 tb chili lime rub 1 sliced avocado 1 cup romaine shredded   Sprinkle fish with chili lime seasoning and salt.  Heat 2 tb…

Roasted Chicken with Rosemary Cauliflower, Feta, Almonds 4 Chicken thighs 1 small head cauliflower Sliver almonds, toasted Red pepper flakes Salt and Pepper 1 tsp rosemary ¼ cup olive oil 2 TB lemon juice Heat oven to 400 degrees.  Brush chicken thighs with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.  Place on sheet pan and roast 15 minutes. Meanwhile,…

Pork Ginger Scallion Meatballs with Farro 2 cups of farro Mix together: 1 large egg ½ cup panko crumbs ¼ tsp red pepper flakes ¼ cup scallions ¼ cup cilantro ¼ tsp cumin 1/8 tsp cardamom ¼ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp all spice ½ tbsp. ginger 1 lb. ground pork 2 tsp salt Coarse ground black pepper to taste Freeze…