Chipotle lime chicken fajita skewers

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts (app 2 lbs)
• 5 limes (juiced)
• 1/2 tbsp sea salt
• 1/2 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp ground chipotle pepper
• 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 2 red bell peppers
• 2 green bell peppers
• 1 red onion

Instructions

1. Start by juicing four of the limes into a small mixing bowl.
2. Mix in the salt, cumin, chipotle pepper, cilantro and garlic to make the marinade.
3. Chop the chicken breasts into cubes and place in a large Ziploc bag or plastic container.
4. Pour the marinade over the chicken.
5. Close and shake well until all of the chicken is covered.
6. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to marinate.
7. While the chicken is marinating chop the bell peppers and onions.
8. After the chicken has soaked up all of those amazing flavors start to skewer the chicken, bell peppers and onions.
9. Place the skewers on the grill over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, flip and grill for an additional 5-7 minutes.
10. After the chicken is cooked through, remove from the grill, squeeze the last lime over the skewers and serve.

Cheesy fontina chorizo + caramelized onion and artichoke dip

Ingredients

• 1 large sweet onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• salt and pepper
• 8 ounces fresh chorizo sausage, remove casing if the sausage is from links
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
• 1-2 chipotle chilies in adobo, minced
• 12 ounce marinated artichokes, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 4 ounces fontina cheese, shredded
• green onions, sliced for garnish
• warm tortillas, for serving
• tortilla chips or other crackers, for serving

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, add the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until the onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the brown sugar and cook more, scraping the browned bits off the bottom of the pan frequently until the onions are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove the onions and place on a plate, set aside.In a large skillet, add the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until the onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes.Stir in the brown sugar and cook more, scraping the browned bits off the bottom of the pan frequently until the onions are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove the onions and place on a plate, set aside.
3. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.To the same skillet you caramelized the onions in, add the chorizo and brown all over, about 5 minutes. Once the chorizo is browned, add the garlic chipotle chilies, cook another minute or so. Stir in the chopped artichokes until combined. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro.
4. Add the cream cheese to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until the cheese is soft and stir-able. Stir in the fontina, reserving a 1/4 cup of fontina for topping. Now stir the chorizo mixture into the cheese mixture. Try not to over stir the mixture or the colors will get all wacky looking. Mine kind of did, but it was still good!Spoon the mixture into your desired baking dish or dishes and place on a cookie sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Remove from the oven and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve with tortillas, Naan, Pitta or tortilla chips.
5. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
6. To the same skillet you caramelized the onions in, add the chorizo and brown all over, about 5 minutes. Once the chorizo is browned, add the garlic chipotle chilies, cook another minute or so. Stir in the chopped artichokes until combined. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro.
7. Add the cream cheese to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until the cheese is soft and stir-able. Stir in the fontina, reserving a 1/4 cup of fontina for topping. Now stir the chorizo mixture into the cheese mixture. Try not to over stir the mixture or the colors will get all wacky looking. Mine kind of did, but it was still good!Spoon the mixture into your desired baking dish or dishes and place on a cookie sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. 
8. Remove from the oven and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve with tortillas, Naan, Pitta or tortilla chips.

Korean bbq chicken pizza

Ingredients

• 1 recipe homemade or 2lbs. store bought pizza dough
• ½ cup Korean BBQ sauce, divided
• 2 cups, cooked, shredded chicken breasts
• 1 lb. fresh mozzarella, sliced
• 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ small red onion, sliced
• 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Position two racks in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, combined 7 tablespoons of BBQ sauce with the chicken, toss to coat evenly, set aside.
3. On a lightly floured surface roll each of the dough balls out into a 12-inch circle and transfer to a pizza pans. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the two pizzas. Top with sliced onions, fresh mozzarella, and shredded mozzarella. 
4. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon on top of the pizzas. You can use 1 additional tablespoon of sauce, if you'd like. Bake the pizzas for 10 -13 minutes. For the last minute, turn the broiler on to help the cheese get bubbly and the crust to crisp up. That's optional.
5. Top the hot pizzas with fresh cilantro, scallions and red pepper flakes. Slice and serve the pizzas immediately. Leftovers can be covered tightly and stored in the refrigerator. To reheat just place in an oven that's been preheated to 325 degrees F for 5 - 8 minutes.

CARNE ASADA CHIPOTLE PULL APART BREAD

INGREDIENTS

• 300g Or 10oz thin sizzle steak fillets
• 1 teaspoon ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chipotle Chilli Powder
• Salt to season
• Olive oil or cooking oil spray
• ½ cup Chipotle Salsa
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
• 1 loaf Sourdough Bread
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced and divided
• 200g Or 7oz grated Mexican Cheese blend
• 2 ripe tomates, finely diced
• Fresh Cilantro Or Coriander
• 1 lime

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Rub seasonings onto steak fillets. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle pan with oil or spray with cooking oil spray. Add the steak fillets to the pan in batches and fry until browned on both sides. Allow to cool; slice across the grain. Combine the Chipotle Salsa Dip and the Adobo Sauce together in a shallow bowl. Dip the steak pieces into the Salsa; mix well to evenly coat.
2. Place the loaf of bread on a lightly greased baking tray, cut across into it widthwise, again about 1cm |1/2-inch above the base crust
3. Insert half of the onions first into each slice/wedge, then coated steak pieces; and finally the cheese. Push all ingredients down into the bread really well. Drizzle the garlic olive oil into each cut and over the bread.
4. Cover with foil and bake for 15 - 20 minutes, or until cheese has melted.
5. Uncover and bake again for a further 10 minutes, or until bread has turned golden and crispy.
6. Remove and allow to cool. Top with the diced tomatoes, remanding onion rings, fresh ripped coriander leaves and squeeze lime juice over the top.

MEXICAN BREAKFAST TOSTADAS WITH CHORIZO RE-FRIED BEANS, AVOCADO AND POACHED EGGS

INGREDIENTS

• 1 -13.5 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• ½ cup water
• One tablespoon lime juice
• ½ teaspoons salt, divided
• Cilantro
• 8 eggs
• 8 flour or corn tortillas
• 3 ounces Mexican chorizo
• One garlic clove, grated
• ½ teaspoon cumin, divided
• 2 avocados
• One cup greek yogurt or sour cream
• ½ cup salsa or hot sauce

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat a large non-stick skillet to medium high heat. Add chorizo. Sauté for two minutes.. Add beans, fry in chorizo and start to use the back of a wooden spoon to mash beans. You still want there to be some texture, so don’t smash all of the beans, only ¾ of them.
2. Add in some water, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon cumin. Stir to combine. Continue to cook until all the water has evaporated and the beans are creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
3. In a small bowl, combine sour cream or greek yogurt, garlic, remaining salt, cumin and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Poach eggs.
5. Spread a little bit of the black bean and chorizo mixture on tortillas, top with sliced avocado and the egg. Dress with lime sour cream, salsa and cilantro.

Dry-Rubbed Flank Steak With Grilled Corn Salsa

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon English mustard powder
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin

Steak And Salsa

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grill
• 3 ears of corn, shucked
• ¼ red onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeño, seeds removed, finely chopped
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
• ⅓ cup fresh lime juice
• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
• 1½ pounds flank steak

Preparation

Dry Rub

1. Combine brown sugar, chile powder, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne, granulated garlic, mustard powder, coriander, and cumin in a small bowl.

Steak And Salsa

1. Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; oil grate. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until lightly browned all over, 8–10 minutes; let cool. Cut kernels from cobs and place in a medium bowl. Add onion, jalapeño, tomatoes, cilantro, and lime juice to 
corn and toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Set salsa aside.
2. Meanwhile, coat steak with all of dry rub, packing on more than once if needed, and drizzle with 2 Tbsp. oil to help rub adhere. Grill steak, turning occasionally and moving to a cooler spot on grill as needed to control flare-ups, until nicely browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 130°, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes. 

3. Return steak to grill just to recrisp exterior, about 1 minute per side. Transfer back to cutting board and slice against the grain. Serve topped with salsa.


Red Pepper and Baked Egg Galettes

Ingredients

• 2 large or 4 small red bell peppers, cut into 1/2 inch strips
• 2 small onions, halved and cut into 1/2 inch wedges
• fresh sprigs of thyme, leaves removed
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 6 Tbsp olive oil
• handful fresh parsley, chopped
• handful cilantro, chopped
• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg, beaten, for brushing the pastry
• 12 tsp sour cream
• 4 large fresh eggs
• salt and fresh cracked pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Set oven to 400F
2. Mix together the pepper, onions, thyme and spics in a bowl. Add the olive oil and toss well so that everything is coated with the oil and spices.
3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for about 30 minutes, stirring and rearranging the veggies a few times so they don't burn.
4. Sprinkle the veggies with half the fresh herbs and set aside.
5. Turn the oven up to 425. Roll out the pastry on a floured surface until it reaches a 12x12 inch square. Cut into four 6 inch squares. Transfer to two parchment or silpat lined baking sheets.
6. Take a dul knife and score a little 1/4 inch frame around each square of pastry. Don't cut all the way through. Prick the inside of the squares all over with the tines of a fork. Put back in the fridge for 30 minutes.
7. Remove the pastry from the fridge and brush all over with a beaten egg. Spread the inside of each square with 3 tsp of sour cream.
8. Top each with some of the veggie mixture, spread it out evenly, leaving the borders free, and leaving a shallow depression in the center for the egg, which will go in later.
9. Bake for about 10 minutes until rising and starting to brown.
10. Remove and carefully crack in egg into the center of each galette.
11. Put back into the oven for about 10 minutes until the egg is set.
12. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and remaining herbs. Drizzle with some good olive oil and eat right away.

Spring Veggie + Lemon Moroccan Chicken Skewers with Minted Goat Cheese Yogurt

Ingredients

Moroccan Chicken

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken, cut into bite size cubes
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled + roughly chopped
• 2 dried chile de arbol, seeds removed
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 tablespoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 small to medium lemons, grated + juiced
• 1 jar marinated artichoke quarters
• 1 bunch asparagus, cut into fourths

Lemon Herb vinaigrette

• 1 lemon, juiced + zest
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 a lime, juiced

Minted Goat Cheese Yogurt

• 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 2-3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Instructions

Place the chicken in a gallon size ziplock bag or medium size bowl.To the bowl of a food processor add the garlic, ginger, dried chile de arbol, cilantro, parsley, smoked paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Process 1-2 minutes or until everything is finely chopped. Stream in 1/2 cup olive oil. Stir in the lemon zest + juice. Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss well. Place in the fridge for at least 2 hour or overnight.Meanwhile make the vinaigrette. Add the lemon zest and juice to a small sauce pot. Bring mixture to a simmer and simmer, about 1 minute or until the zest absorbs the juice. You do not want the zest to get burnt to the pan. Spoon the zest out of the pot and into a small bowl. Add the olive oil, parsley, salt, honey and lime juice. Whisk to combine. Set aside.To make the minted goat cheese yogurt mix together the greek yogurt, chopped mint, crushed red pepper flakes, lemon juice and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir in the crumbled goat cheese. Place in the fridge until ready to use.Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates. Thread the chicken, asparagus and artichokes onto metal skewers (or wood skewers that have been soaked in water). I alternated with asparagus+ artichokes and then chicken, repeat. Place the chicken on the grill until the chicken is golden and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes each side. You may also cook the chicken in a skillet if needed. Serve the chicken with the the lemon herb vinaigrette and the minted goat cheese yogurt.

Seared Ahi Tuna with Chimichurri Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/2 small red onion, minced
• 1 jalapeño, minced
• 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chopped basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon chopped thyme
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1-lb sushi-grade tuna steak
• 6 oz baby arugula
• 2 avocados, pitted, peeled and sliced

Directions

1. In a small bowl, stir 1/3 cup of olive oil with the cilantro, red onion, jalapeño, sherry vinegar, basil, parsley, garlic, thyme, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
2. Season both sides of the tuna generously with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a non stick pan over high heat. Sear the tuna, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into thin slices.
3. In a medium bowl, toss the baby arugula with about 1/2 of the chimichurri sauce. Place a handful of arugula on salad plates, and top with the the slices of tuna and avocado. Dress with more chimichurri sauce and serve with any remaining sauce on the side.

Salmon, Guacamole, and Bacon Wraps

Ingredients

• 1 pound salmon fillet
• 2 tablespoons white or red onion, minced
• 1 tablespoon jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 large ripe avocado
• 1 - 1½ tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
• 4 slices thick cut bacon, cooked and drained
• Baby spinach leaves, optional
• 4 fajita size flour tortillas

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Season salmon fillet with salt and pepper and place on a foil lined baking sheet. Roast salmon in oven for 15-20 minutes or until salmon is cooked through. Let cool slightly.
2. Meanwhile, prepare the guacamole. In a medium bowl, stir together onion, jalapeño, garlic, and cilantro. Cut the avocado in half lengthwise around the pit. Twist the avocado halves in opposite directions and pull the halves apart. Scoop out the avocado pulp with a spoon and add to the onion mixture. Add lime juice and salt. With a spoon or fork, roughly mash the avocado while mixing in the onion mixture until evenly combined. Taste and season with additional lime juice or salt as needed. Set aside.
3. To assemble the wraps, warm tortillas in microwave for 60-90 seconds so they are soft enough to roll. Spread guacamole down the center of each tortilla. Then top with large chunks of the cooked salmon, one slice of bacon and some spinach leaves. Roll up each tortilla and serve.

SKINNY TACO SALAD

INGREDIENTS

SKINNY TACO SALAD INGREDIENTS

• 1 head Romaine lettuce, washed and roughly chopped
• 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
• 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup tortilla strips
• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 can black olives, drained
• half of a small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
• skinny cilantro lime dressing

SKINNY CILANTRO LIME DRESSING INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup fresh cilantro, loosely packed
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 3 Tbsp. lime juice
• 1 Tbsp. honey
• 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. freshly-ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil

DIRECTIONS

THE SALAD

1. Toss all salad ingredients together until combined, or serve "rainbow-style" lined up on top of the lettuce. Drizzle and toss with honey lime vinaigrette and serve.

THE DRESSING

1. Add cilantro, orange juice, lime juice, honey, cumin, salt and pepper to a food processor or blender and pulse until combined. Gradually stream in the olive oil while pulsing until combined.

Roasted Cauliflower with Red Chile, Cilantro & Lime

Ingredients

• 1 large head Cauliflower
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp Red New Mexico Chile Powder (substitute Ancho Chile Powder if you don’t have Red New Mexico)
• 1/2 tsp crushed dried Red Chile
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds toasted and ground
• 4 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1/4 cup Cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1/2 Lime, juiced
• Salt to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 F. Separate the florets from the Cauliflower.  Put them in a bowl with the garlic, chile powder, crushed chile, cumin, salt & olive oil and toss gently to mix together and coat well.