Tag: Cilantro

Shrimp and Guacamole Dip

Shrimp and Guacamole Dip

Whether making Shrimp and Guacamole for 1 or for a group, this is a beautiful summer appetizer or meal. Serve with Tortilla Chips.

Enchiladas Verde

Enchiladas Verde

Verde or Green Sauce is made from a base of roasted tomatillos, onions, Serrano peppers and then blended with seasonings. A “sauce” is cooked and a “salsa” is generally raw. It’s hard to beat premade Verde Enchilada Sauce to help with this quick meal.

Spicy Roasted Chicken Salad with Yogurt Dressing

Spicy Roasted Chicken Salad with Yogurt Dressing

When you aren’t quite ready to give up the fall bounty, but it’s time to warm the house with the oven. Reminiscent of street food, served with pitas or a side of turmeric coloured rice, this chicken dish comes together quickly with bold flavours and…

Cumin – Scented Potatoes with Tomatoes (Ghurma Aloo)

Cumin – Scented Potatoes with Tomatoes (Ghurma Aloo)

This adapted recipe from Epicurious can be served over rice or Naan and as a side dish with grilled lamb chops. Ghurma is a type of stew with a thick sauce and Aloo; derived from Sanskrit means the root.

Jalapeno Crema

Jalapeno Crema

Perfect for drizzling over Carne Asada Tacos, Buffalo Chicken Meatballs and just about any Mexican/South Western foods. Jalapeño Crema is bright and as spicy as you want. Keep a few seeds and white membrane (or more) to amp up the heat.

Peach/Mango Salsa

Peach/Mango Salsa

When peaches or mangos are at their best, make a salsa to compliment fish or chicken. If you want a bit more heat leave a few jalapeño seeds or a bit of the stem chopped up in the salsa.

Chimichurri

Chimichurri

Traditionally, Chimichurri is made with primarily fresh parsley and oregano.  We add cilantro when serving it with pork, and simply increase the parsley when serving with beef instead of adding the cilantro.  Both are delicious and zero carbs. South American countries, Argentina and Uruguay claim…

Turkey (Chicken) and Cilantro Bites

Turkey (Chicken) and Cilantro Bites

These bites are super easy and really low carbs. Shown are 12 larger “bites”, make any size you wish. The dipping sauce has a bit of tang and goes really well with the bites.

Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo is a traditional dish and staple in Latin homes and restaurants around the world.  It’s eaten alone or as a topping for countless Mexican dishes.  Authentic Pico must have tomatoes, green peppers, onions, cilantro and lime. Serve with Fajitas, Loaded Nachos, Carne Asada Fries,…

Cool Green Dip

Cool Green Dip

This dip has a place on many of our menus.  Mexican to Southwestern style.  Equally as good with Fish Tacos, a Breakfast Taco Bar and Lime Pork Skewers. This dip is equally good with parsley or cilantro. There is a mild and spicier version below,…