Iron Chef Recipe Blog: September 2013

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

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

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