Cranberry Ginger Chutney
September 7, 2011
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup finely minced shallot
1 Tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
1 bag (12 oz size) fresh cranberries, rinsed and sorted
1 cup sugar
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 cup water
kosher salt and ground pepper
Put oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
Add the shallots and ginger and cook until shallots are soft, about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the cleaned cranberries, sugar, red wine vinegar, and water and bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat immediately and simmer slowly for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often.
The berries will soften and split and the mixture will thicken.
Add salt and pepper, taste, adjust, and remove from heat.
This may be served at room temperature or chilled in the refrigerator.
Serve alongside grilled pork, roast chicken, turkey, or other meats.
photo credit: manalahmadkhan
Cucumber Tomato Salsa
September 6, 2011
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6 small cucumbers, peeled and finely chopped
3 medium Roma tomatoes, finely chopped
1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 small onion, diced small
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp lime juice
1 tsp minced fresh parsley
2 tsp minced fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp dried dill weed
1/2 tsp salt
Put all the ingredients in a large glass or plastic bowl and stir to combine.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour . Serve with tortilla chips.
Pumpkin Dip
August 3, 2011
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Ingredients:
1 ½ cups pumpkin, peeled and cut into chunks
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 red chili, seeded and finely chopped
2 tbsp natural yogurt
Dash of fresh lime juice
Olive oil
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit.
Arrange the pumpkin chunks in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Season well with black pepper and a pinch of salt and mix well. Bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the pumpkin pieces are tender.
Please the pumpkin, garlic and chilli in a food processor, add the yogurt and lime juice, adjust seasoning and process until smooth.
Serve either at room temperature with tortilla chips or toasted pita bread.
