One of our Tapas offerings, Christmas 2020. Prep time: 10 minutes; cook time: 25-30 minutes. Serves 4 as part of a tapas spread. large pinch of saffron½ c chicken stock2 T olive oil1 small onion, thinly sliced2 large chicken breasts or 6 boneless, skinless thighs, cut...
An Indirect Route
Piquillo Peppers Stuffed with Manchego
Super simple, makes a great appetizer. Prep Time: 2 minutes; Cook Time: 10 minutes; Total Time: 12 minutes 1 jar piquillo peppers (about 10 whole peppers)8 ounces Manchego cheese, cut into 1 1/2 inch x 1/2 inch stripsOlive oil Turn on the broiler. Cover a sheet pan...
Miso Soup
This is a "shortcut" recipe but still easy and flavorful. Start to finish under 30 minutes. 4 cups broth8 oz silken or firm tofu, drained2-3 scallions4 T red or white miso pasteDried seaweed Cut the tofu into very small cubes, 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch on each side. Slice...
Tapas Menu
We started a new tradition this Christmas and had a lot of fun preparing these tapas. Tasty! On our menu: Grilled Shrimp with GarlicPiquillo Peppers with ManchegoAndalusian-Style ChickenSpicy Halibut Ceviche
Grilled Shrimp with Garlic
Prep: 10 minutes; Cook: 5 minutes; Start to finish: 20 minutes 3/4 cup olive oil3 tablespoons freshly chopped thyme leaves1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped24 large shrimp, shelled and deveinedSalt & freshly ground pepper3 cloves...
Three-Ingredient Tomato Soup
Easy to make, rich, creamy flavor without the cream. Prep: 5 minutes; start to finish 45 minutes. 4 T butter1/2 large onion, cut into wedges1 28-oz can tomatoes, whole peeled or crushed1 1/2 c water or chicken or veg. broth1/2 tsp salt Melt butter over medium heat in...
Blueberry Muffin Bread
Thanks to Sally's Baking Addiction for this keeper! 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature1/2 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar2 large...
Chicken Cobb Salad
This salad's got everything! Start to finish: 25 minutes (using cooked chicken) 6 bacon slices, cut into 1-inch-wide pieces1 medium head romaine lettuce (12 ounces), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces2 to 3 tablespoons vinaigrette2-3 cups of chicken, cut into slices...
Lentil Salad with Olives, Mint & Feta
Serves 4-6. to prepare lentils: 1 hour; prep salad 15 minutes; start to finish 1 1/2 hours. Salad can be prepared in 1/2 hour if you use pre-cooked lentils. In that case, skip to final 4 steps. 1 cup lentils, picked over and rinsedSalt and pepper6 cups water2 cups...
