Archive for: May, 2017

Grilled Baba Ghanoush

Ingredients 2 pounds baby eggplant, trimmed and peeled (about 7) Cooking spray 1/4 cup extra-virgin oil, divided 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste) 3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, divided 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 teaspoon sugar 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 garlic cloves How to […]

Yellow Bell Pepper Gazpacho

Ingredients 1 3/4 pounds yellow bell peppers (about 4 medium) 1 1/2 pounds yellow tomatoes (about 2 large tomatoes) 1 1/2 cups peeled seeded chopped cucumber 2 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions […]

Goat Cheese Crostini with Watermelon-Beet Salsa

Ingredients 1 small golden beet, trimmed and peeled 1/2 cup diced seedless watermelon 1/4 cup chopped red onion 2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 ounces soft goat cheese (about 1/3 cup) 16 (1/4-ounce) slices diagonally cut whole-grain French bread baguette, toasted 4 teaspoons olive […]

Chimichurri Shrimp

Ingredients 1 cup arugula leaves 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 2 tablespoons chopped shallots 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 garlic clove 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided Cooking spray 2 teaspoons canola oil 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1 pound), tails on […]

Lobster Roll Bruschetta

Ingredients 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 small shallots, peeled and cut into thin rings 2 (8-oz.) lobster tails Cooking spray 1 (10-oz.) French bread baguette, split lengthwise 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups chopped tomato (about 2 large tomatoes) 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon […]

Quick Barbecue Chicken

Ingredients 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon chili powder 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 (8-ounce) bone-in chicken breast halves Cooking spray How to Make It Prepare grill. Combine first 9 ingredients […]

Marinated Chicken Cooked Under a Brick

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped shallots 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 (4-pound) whole chicken Cooking spray […]

Yakitori

Ingredients 1 cup mirin 1/3 cup sake (rice wine) 1/2 cup superfine sugar 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 pounds boned, skinned chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-in. pieces How to Make It In a medium saucepan, combine mirin, sake, sugar, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. Bring […]

Fantastic Bourbon Smoked Chicken

Ingredients 2 quarts water 9 tablespoons bourbon, divided 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 3 tablespoons kosher salt 2 quarts ice water 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 3 bay leaves 3 garlic cloves, peeled 1 small onion, quartered 1 small Fuji apple, cored and quartered 1 lemon, quartered 1 (4-pound) whole chicken […]

Grilled Chicken with Cola Sauce

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 1 garlic clove, minced 3/4 cup cola (such as Coca-Cola) 1/3 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1 1/2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon sweet paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 6 […]