Easy Watermelon Jalapeno Popsicle
1 ½ cups cubed watermelon, seeds removed, frozen
½ cup water
1 tablespoon lime zest
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 seeded minced jalapeno
In a blender, combine the watermelon, water, zest, and juice. Blend until smooth. Stir in the minced jalapeno pieces.
Pour into popsicle molds. Freeze for four hours or until firm.
Serves 4, each serving contains; Calories 50, Fat 0g., Carbohydrates 13 g., Fiber 3 g.
Jalapeno Guacamole Chicken
2 jalapeno peppers
4 chicken tenders
4 slices of cheddar cheese, I used white cheddar from a block
1 ripen avocado
1 fresh tomato
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon cilantro
½ tablespoon chili powder
½ tablespoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Combine the chili powder, and cumin, and use to season the chicken tenders.
To prepare the guacamole; Peel and chop the avocado. Mash it with a fork.
Chop 1 jalapeno pepper and tomato and add to the avocado mash. Add cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
Heat a frying pan to high heat. Add seasoned chicken breasts and sear each side, about 1-2 minutes each. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the middle, about 5-6 minutes.
Slice the second jalapeno into rings, and place on top of chicken tenders. Top with the sliced cheese and heat until cheese is melted. Serves 4.
Jalapeno Pineapple Marinated Pork Loin
2 pound pork loin
½ fresh pineapple, peeled and chopped
4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4 tablespoons olive oil
4-5 jalapeno peppers, chopped (seeded if you want less heat)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon peppercorns
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
A few sprigs of fresh rosemary, chopped
Heat a small pan to medium heat and add peppercorns, and cumin seeds. Heat a few minutes until they begin to burst. Remove from heat and cool.
In a food processor, add all ingredients except the pork loin. Process until a chunky marinade forms.
Set pork loin into a wide flat dish. Pour marinade over the top and rub it into the meat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours, longer for more flavor.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pork in the marinade for 40-45 minutes, to preferred doneness and no longer pink in the middle. Allow pork to rest a few minutes and serve.
Serves 4-6.
Classic Pico De Gallo
2 large tomatoes, chopped (heirloom if possible)
¼ onion, chopped
2 jalapenos, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Salt
Gently toss tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice in a small bowl, season with salt to taste. Let sit, uncovered, to let flavors meld together, about 10-15 minutes. Can be used as a dip or as a topping.
Grilled Cabbage with Jalapeno Buttermilk Dressing
(Adapted from a favorite Bon Appetit recipe)
1 small head of Napa or Sharp head Cabbage, cut into 6 wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt
2 jalapenos
½ cup buttermilk
1/3 cup plain whole-fat Greek yogurt
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives, more for garnish
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
Place cabbage wedges on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with oil, getting between layers as much as possible. Season generously with salt. Let sit for 1 hour up to 12 hours.
Prepare a grill for medium-high, indirect heat (for a charcoal grill, bank coals on one side of the grill, for a gas grill, leave one or two burners off). Grill jalapenos over direct heat, turning occasionally until blistered and beginning to soften about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly then chop. Transfer to a medium bowl and add buttermilk, yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon zest and juice, and 1
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