Monday, September 9, 2013

Iron Chef September -- Ginger (hosted by Megan and Ian)

Cocktail -- Megan and Ian
Dark and Stormies

Appetizer -- Liz and Jim
Chicken Satay
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-sate-with-peanut-sauce-10000001072176/
Note: Liz doubled the marinade and would suggest grilling over pan frying, in which case, soak the skewers first.

Salad -- Andrew
Cabbage Salad
Baby greens
Cabbage
Baby oranges (2 cans)

Dressing:
2 parts Mayo
1 part Dijon mustard
LOTS of ginger (to taste)
Cracked pepper
few spoonfuls of lemon juice

Top with herbs of choice (parsely, chives, oregano) and carrots


Side 1 -- Annie and Jeff
Spring Vegetable Pot Stickers
http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2013/05/spring-vegetable-potstickers/
Used less rice vinegar in dipping sauce.  Also added hoisin to sweeten it a bit.

Side 2 -- Micki
Honey Ginger Roasted Carrots
http://www.letsdishrecipes.com/2013/08/market-monday-honey-ginger-roasted-carrots.html

Main -- Megan and Ian
Chicken, Almond, Apricot Tangine
http://www.thekitchn.com/moroccan-recipe-chicken-tagine-with-apricots-almonds-chickpeas-recipes-from-the-kitchn-175757

Dessert -- Mollie and Ty
Blackberry, Lemon, and Gingersnap Cheesecake Pudding
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Blackberry-Lemon-and-Gingersnap-Cheesecake-Pudding-360229

Iron Chef August -- Tomato (hosted by Andrew)

Appetizer - Mollie and Ty
Roasted Tomato Tart
https://www.kowalskis.com/recipe/appetizers-and-hors-doeuvres-hot-appetizers/roasted-tomato-appetizer-tart#.Ui0ZuhbUO9s

Side 1 - Annie and Jeff
Bruschetta
Diced fresh tomatoes
Diced fresh mozzarella
Basil chiffonade
Olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Fresh pressed garlic
Fresh lemon juice
Salt & pepper to taste

Serve on sliced, toasted french bread.

Side 2 -- Dan and Katherine
Grilled Salmon with Orzo, Feta, and Red Wine Vinaigrette
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Grilled-Salmon-with-Orzo-Feta-and-Red-Wine-Vinaigrette-51163620

Dessert - Megan and Ian
Tomato/Lemon Bars with Candied Basil and Balsamic Reduction
http://soursaltybittersweet.com/content/case-tomatoes-dessert-and-four-recipes-fresh-tomato-juice-tomato-curd-shortbread-squares-and

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/toasted-ciabatta-with-balsamic-syrup-recipe/index.html

Monday, July 1, 2013

Iron Chef June -- Cherry (hosted by Micki and Stef)

Drink -- Micki
Plain water or Crystal Light Cherry Pomegranate flavored water.  You're welcome.

Appetizer -- Liz
Cherry Chutney with Cheese and Crackers

Salad -- Annie 
Annie Original
I pretty much made up the salad. Here's an estimate!

1 bag baby spinach
1 bag butter lettuce
2 taylor's gold pears
1/2 c toasted candied slivered almonds
3/4 c dried cherries, cut in half
1/2 c crumbled feta

dressing:
olive oil
balsamic vinegar
lemon juice
minced garlic
dijon mustard
orange juice
salt 
pepper

Main -- Micki
Scallops with Cauliflower, Dried Cherries and Capers

Side 1 -- Andrew
Spinach with Mushrooms

Side 2 -- Dan and Katherine
Rice

Dessert -- Mollie
Chocolate Cake with Whiskey Soaked Cherries and Mascarpone Frosting
http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2013/01/21/chocolate-cake-whiskey-soaked-cherries-mascarpone-cream-cake/


Friday, May 31, 2013

Iron Chef May -- Mango (hosted by Liz and Jim)

Cocktail -- Liz and Jim
Mango Margaritas
http://www.culicurious.com/mango-margarita-recipe/
Marg recipe- found we tasted mango more when using 3 oz mango juice instead of 2oz.  Cut the lime juice down from 2 oz to 1 oz.  Couldn't find the Tajin seasoning anywhere so did without!

Appetizer -- Annie
Mango Goat Cheese
http://whatscookingamerica.net/Appetizers/MangoGoatCheese.htm

Salad -- Micki
Mango Avocado Salad with Lime Dressing
http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2013/4/30/mango-avocado-jicama-salad-with-lime-dressing.html
I substituted blueberries for jicama and skipped the black sesame seeds.

Entree -- Liz and Jim
Blackened Tilapia Baja Tacos & Fixings
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/blackened-tilapia-baja-tacos-50400000110429/
used corn tortillas, fresh lime, sliced red cabbage and Fage Greek 0% plain yogurt
 
I can't find the mango salsa recipe but this is what it was:
 
2 avocados, chopped
1 mango, chopped
2 roma tomatoes, chopped
1/2 a lime's juice
1 TBSP jalapeno, finely chopped
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped

Side 1 -- Ann
Mango and Watermelon Salad
http://mango.org/recipe/mango-and-watermelon-salad

Side 2 -- Andrew
Rice with Mango, Kiwi, and Cucumbers

Dessert -- Jaime
Sushi Rice with Coconut Milk and Fruit and a Smoothie

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Monday, March 11, 2013

Iron Chef March - Soda (hosted by Mollie and Ty)

Thanks Mollie and Ty for a wonderful meal at your house.  Here are the recipes we all enjoyed so much.

Appetizer: TBP (to be posted) by Annie and Jeff

Salad: Shrimp, Avocado Salad with Soda Pop Dressing by Liz and Jim.
http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/sns-food-recipes-soda-shrimp-salad,735,7438184,full.story

Main: Spicy Dr. Pepper Shredded Pork by Mollie and Ty.
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/03/spicy-dr-pepper-shredded-pork/

Dessert: Lemon Lime Soda Apple Dumplings by Micki and Nick
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/lemon-lime-soda-apple-dumplings-recipe/index.html