Monday, July 9, 2012

Cilantro Lime Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients


1 cup cilantro, finely chopped (1/4 after)
juice of 1 lime (about 1/8 cup)
zest of 1 lime (zest before juicing) 
2 cups greek yogurt 
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar 

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients.  Taste add more salt if necessary. 


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Thursday, July 5, 2012

Tomato Pie


Ingredients

  • One 9-inch pie shell, baked
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 4 tomatoes, peeled and sliced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 ounces white Cheddar, grated
  • 4 ounces yellow Cheddar, grated
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Spread the inside of the pie crust with the mustard. Layer the tomatoes in the crust and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with the Cheddar. Mix together the mayonnaise and Parmesan and spread on top of the pie.
Bake until bubbly, about 20 minutes. Let cool. Serve at room temperature.
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Cilantro Lime Hummus

Cilantro-Lime Hummus

1) Put 1 1/2 cups of chickpeas into the bowl of a food processor.
2) Add about a quarter cup of extra virgin olive oil.
3) Toss in a big handful of cilantro (I have small hands….adjust if you are giant)
4) Add a clove or two of garlic.
5) Add a good pinch of ground cumin (fresher the better)
6) Squeeze in the juice of two limes.
7) Add a bit of salt.
8) Process until super smooth. Serve with baked tortilla chips, pita bread, carrots or any other healthy dip vehicle.

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