Shrimp

Perfectly Cooked Every Time...

1 lb. of Shrimp (cleaned and peeled)
1 Lemon (juiced)
Vegetable Oil
Salt / Pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Toss shrimp with lemon juice, vegetable oil and salt / pepper
Place on non stick cookie sheet
Bake for 6-7 minutes or until shrimp is pink

Cherry Marinated Steak

Not A Sweet Marinade...Compliments Any Type Of Steak

1 lb. Steak
1/3 Cup Dry Red Wine
1/4 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Cherry Preserves
2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
Salt / Pepper
2 Shallots (minced)
Vegetable Oil
2 Teaspoons Butter

In a medium size bowl whisk wine, balsamic vinegar, cherry preserves,
garlic, salt/ pepper
Pour over steak and refrigerate for 20 minutes to 1 hour
Remove meat from marinade
Reserve marinade
Coat steak with vegetable oil
Preheat the grill
Grill steak to desired doneness
While the steak is cooking, in a small sauce pan, add reserved marinade
Add shallots and bring marinade to a boil
Boil for 5-7 minutes
Remove from heat and whisk in butter till melted
Pour over steak

Asparagus with Bread Crumb

Perfect Side Dish...

1 Bunch of Asparagus
Salt / Pepper
Bread Crumbs (plain or seasoned Italian)
Parmesan Cheese
Olive Oil

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Rinse and remove tough ends of asparagus
Arrange asparagus, single layer, on an oven proof dish
Season with salt / pepper
Cover asparagus with bread crumbs
Sprinkle with cheese
Drizzle with olive oil
Bake for 20 minutes

Black Bean and Corn Salad

A No Cook Recipe...My Mother In Law Loved It

1 Can Black Beans (drained and rinsed)
1 Can Corn (drained and rinsed)
1 Red Bell Pepper (seeded and diced)
1 Jalapeño (optional; seeded and sliced thin)
1/2 Small Red Onion (diced)
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
2 Teaspoons Hot Sauce
1 Lime (juiced)
Cilantro (a small handful chopped)

In a medium size bowl combine all ingredients
Let stand 15 minutes before serving
Can be served as a side dish or with tortilla chips as an appetizer

***this recipe can be made ahead of time and refrigerated

Fish Tacos

So good...

1 Mahi Mahi Loin
1 Lime (juiced)
2 Tablespoons of Honey
2 Teaspoons Jalapeno Flakes
Vegetable Oil
Salt / Pepper
4 Flour Tortillas

Season Mahi Mai loin with salt / pepper
In a small bowl wisk lime, honey, jalapeno flake and oil season with salt / pepper
Pour over Mahi Mahi and marinate for 20 minutes to an hour


Topping for Tacos
1 Container of Prepared Guacamole

Cabbage Slaw
1 Small Head of Purple Cabbage (shredded)
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
2 Tablespoons Cilantro (chopped)
Salt / Pepper

In a small bowl toss cabbage with oil, cilantro, salt / pepper
Set aside

Grill Mahi Mahi for 10-11 minutes or until white and flaky
Remove Mahi Mahi from grill and slice on a bias into pieces

Assembling the Tacos
Spread guacamole onto each tortilla
Place Mahi Mahi evenly among tortillas
Top with cabbage slaw

Chicken and Olives

So tasty...

6 Boneless and Skinless Chicken Thighs
1 Can Black Olives (olive juice reserved)
1 Medium Onion (sliced thin)
Olive Oil
Salt / Pepper
Bread Crumbs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper
Place chicken in a baking dish
Lightly drizzle chicken with olive oil
Top with olives, onions and half of reserved olive juice
Place in oven and cook for 30 minutes
After 30 minutes turn chicken over
Spoon some olives and onions back on top of chicken
Top chicken with bread crumbs
Place back in oven and cook an additional 30 minutes or
Until juices run clear and chicken is longer pink

Pasta and Garlic (Aglio e Olio)

So Classic...Nana's Favorite

Pasta (your choice)
Fresh Garlic, chopped fine (depending on your taste 5-6 cloves per pound)
Salt / Pepper
Olive Oil

Cook pasta according to directions
While pasta water is boiling heat olive oil (enough oil to toss with pasta) over medium heat
Season oil with salt and pepper
Add garlic to oil and cook
Once garlic is hot and sizzling (about 3-4 minutes)
Remove from heat immediately taking care not to burn the garlic
Drain pasta
Toss pasta with olive oil and garlic
Add more oil if needed
Top with grated cheese

Roasted Broccoli

So easy...

Broccoli (cut into bit size pieces)
Salt / Pepper
Vegetable Oil

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Place broccoli in a bowl big enough for tossing
Season with salt / pepper
Coat with vegetable oil and toss
Place broccoli on a non stick cookie sheet
Roast in oven  for 30-35 minutes
Broccoli comes out brown and crispy 
For less crisp broccoli roast for 25 minutes