Cherry Salsa

by | Jan 24, 2020 | APPETIZERS, CONDIMENTS AND SAUCES | 0 comments

Cherry Salsa tops three goat cheese crostini on a wooden serving board.
Cherry Salsa
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    Servings Prep Time
    1 cup 20 minutes
    Passive Time
    30+ minutes
    Servings Prep Time
    1 cup 20 minutes
    Passive Time
    30+ minutes
    Cherry Salsa tops three goat cheese crostini on a wooden serving board.
    Cherry Salsa
    Print Recipe
      Servings Prep Time
      1 cup 20 minutes
      Passive Time
      30+ minutes
      Servings Prep Time
      1 cup 20 minutes
      Passive Time
      30+ minutes
      Ingredients
      Servings: cup
      Instructions
      1. Chop dried cherries and combine with cherry jam in a mini food processor or blender. Pulse several times until cherries are about the size of a pea or smaller. Add remaining ingredients and pulse 2-3 times to combine.
      2. Scoop into a serving dish, cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to meld flavours. Use as a topping for crostini, baked brie, breaded chicken cutlets or grilled meats.
      Recipe Notes

      -I find there is a need to first chop the cherries before adding to the food processor because everything becomes too processed in the time it takes the dried cherries to break down.  By chopping the cherries first, the mixture retains most of its texture yet everything is combined.

      -If a food processor is not available, simply chop everything by hand and combine.

      Chicken and Celery Peanut Noodles

      by | May 2, 2017 | CHICKEN, PASTA | 0 comments


      Chicken and Celery Peanut Noodles
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        Servings Prep Time
        4 people 20 minutes
        Cook Time
        15 minutes
        Servings Prep Time
        4 people 20 minutes
        Cook Time
        15 minutes
        Chicken and Celery Peanut Noodles
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          Servings Prep Time
          4 people 20 minutes
          Cook Time
          15 minutes
          Servings Prep Time
          4 people 20 minutes
          Cook Time
          15 minutes
          Ingredients
          Servings: people
          Instructions
          1. Cutting against the grain, slice chicken breast into thin strips. Set aside.
          2. In a small bowl whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine vinegar and chill paste.
          3. Cook noodles as per package directions and allow to drain in colander while proceeding.
          4. Heat approximately 1 tbsp of oil over high heat in a wok or large skillet with sides. Once hot add half the chicken and cook, stirring once or twice for 3-5 minutes until chicken is no longer pink and starts to brown. Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining chicken.
          5. Add a little more oil to the pan and sauté garlic for 1 minute, stirring often. Add chicken broth and celery. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes until most of the broth has evaporated, stirring occasionally. Stir in red peppers and sauté for 1 minute. Reduce heat and stir in peanut sauce, chicken, noodles, half of the peanuts and half of the green onion. Toss to combine, adding a little more chicken broth if needed. Divide among serving dishes and top with peanuts and green onion. Serve immediately.
          Recipe Notes

          I used thick noodles for this recipe, but feel free to use your favourite size.  Fresh Chinese noodles can be found in the produce section of most supermarkets.

          Creamy Lime Pork Tenderloin

          by | Jun 26, 2016 | PORK | 0 comments

          Creamy Lime Pork Tenderloin
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          A unique combination of ingredients come together to create a delicious bright and creamy pork tenderloin dish.
            Servings
            4 people
            Servings
            4 people
            Creamy Lime Pork Tenderloin
            Print Recipe
            A unique combination of ingredients come together to create a delicious bright and creamy pork tenderloin dish.
              Servings
              4 people
              Servings
              4 people
              Ingredients
              Servings: people
              Instructions
              1. Cut pork tenderloin in half lengthwise. Lay cut side flat and cut tenderloin into thin strips. Repeat with other side. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
              2. Mix cornstarch and cold water and set aside.
              3. Add 1 Tbsp oil to a large non stick skillet. Heat over high heat until hot. Add half of the pork tenderloin slices and quickly sauté until browned and just cooked through. Set aside and cover. Repeat with remaining pork tenderloin.
              4. In same skillet heat remaining Tbsp of oil and sauté onions until softened and slightly caramalized, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. In same skillet add bacon and cook until rendered but not crisp. Add jalapeño and continue to cook until bacon has started to crisp and jalapeño has softened, about 5 more minutes.
              5. In the same skillet add wine and reduce slightly for about 2 minutes. Add stock and cream and continue to reduce to 1 1/4 cups, about 7 minutes. Add cornstarch mixture and cook until slightly thickened and mixture has come to a slight boil. Reduce heat and add in pork, onions, tomatoes and lime juice. Cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over rice and sprinkle with green onions and cilantro if desired.
              Recipe Notes

              Recipe Source:  Adapted from Epicurious Shredded Pork Tenderloin with Lime Sauce