Blackened Seasoning Mix

Mar-16-2012 By leechiro

Tasty, salt-free and versatile!  Use on seafood, chicken, beef, whatever’s for dinner!  Original Recipe Yield: ¼ cup Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon ground dried thyme 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano  Directions Combine the [...]

Pesto

Sep-28-2011 By leechiro

Basic pesto is made with basil, olive oil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. Toss with your favourite pasta.  Add diced tomatoes, chicken or shrimp!   Original Recipe Yield:  2 cups Ingredients 3 cups packed fresh basil leaves 4 cloves garlic 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup pine nuts 1/2 cup [...]

Garlic Prawns

Aug-24-2011 By leechiro

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lemon, juiced 1 orange, juiced 1 teaspoon dried basil, or to taste 2 tablespoons white wine (optional) 30 tiger prawns, peeled and deveined Directions In a glass dish, mix together the olive oil, mustard, garlic, lemon juice, orange juice, basil and [...]

Quick Radish Pickles

Jun-1-2011 By leechiro

Ingredients 4 cups (1 L) thinly sliced radishes 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 2 tbsp (25 mL) rice vinegar 1 tsp (5 mL) granulated sugar 1 tsp (5 mL) sesame oil 1 (green part only) green onion, sliced   Preparation: In bowl, toss radishes, salt, let stand for 15 minutes. Drain and squeeze out liquid. Add vinegar, sugar, sesame oil and green onion. Toss to combine.   Nutritional [...]

Colourful, fragrant rice which can be pressed into a small, lightly-oiled bowl, inverted and unmolded onto a decorative serving plate, then garnished with fresh cilantro and slices of lime and tomato.  Original Recipe Yield: 6 servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups basmati rice 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk 1 1/4 (14 [...]