Thursday, June 18, 2015

Iron Chef June -- Chili Peppers (hosted by Jaime)

Cocktail -- Andrew

Appetizer -- Liz & Jim
Avocado Feta Salsa
http://www.lemonsforlulu.com/avocado-feta-salsa/

Appetizer -- Dan & Katherine
Shrimp

Salad -- Elise & Andy
Spicy Kale and Quinoa Black Bean Salad
http://www.theglowingfridge.com/spicy-kale-quinoa-black-bean-salad/

Side -- Heather
Cajun Sweet Potato Tots
http://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-recipes/side-dishes/cajun-sweet-potato-tots-with-spicy-sriracha-sauce
Substitute greek yogurt for mayo in sriracha sauce.

Side -- Micki
Tropical Fruit Salad
http://www.kayotic.nl/blog/bowl-of-happiness

Main -- Jaime
Chili Marinated Flank Steak (& Chicken)
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chile-marinated-flank-steak-237303

Dessert -- Annie & Jeff
Bananas Foster Upside Down Cake w/ Whipped Cream
http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2010/02/serious-heat-bananas-foster-upside-down-cake-recipe.html
I added whipped cream with a couple of tablespoons of dark rum and the juice of half an orange...and a little sugar...for a topping.

Saturday, February 14, 2015

Iron Chef February -- Pear (hosted by Elise & Andy)

Appetizer (Mollie)
Grilled Pear and Gouda Crostini
http://reciperunner.com/grilled-pear-gouda-crositini-honey-thyme/

Soup (Jaime)
Butternut Squash Soup with Pears and Bacon
http://www.food.com/recipe/butternut-squash-soup-with-pears-and-bacon-465468

Soup 2 (Dan)
Pear Soup
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/michael-chiarello/pear-soup-recipe.html

Salad (Liz)
Mixed greens, blackberries, poached pear, goat cheese, toasted almonds
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/poached-pear-macadamia-spinach-salad-with-goat-cheese
http://www.afamilyfeast.com/favorite-vinaigrette/

Main (Elise & Andy)
Dakkochi
http://www.closetcooking.com/2010/06/dakkochi-korean-skewered-chicken.html

Dessert (Annie)
Bread Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce
http://www.food.com/recipe/butterscotch-pear-bread-pudding-426288
http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/butterscotch-baked-pears.aspx

Iron Chef January -- Pomegranate (hosted by Micki)

Cocktail (Andrew and Liz)

Appetizer (Heather)

Salad (Megan)

Main (Micki, Annie and Ann)
Slow Cooker Pomegranate Beef Short Ribs
http://www.floatingkitchen.net/slow-cooker-pomegranate-beef-short-ribs-with-parmesan-cauliflower-grains/

Side 1 (Dan)

Side 2 (Elise)
Pomegranate Pilaf
http://www.marthastewart.com/317725/pomegranate-pilaf

Dessert (Mollie)
Cheesecake with Pomegranate Glaze
http://www.sweetandsavorybyshinee.com/pomegranate-cheesecake/