SAN DIEGO — Here are some dishes that will add to your Memorial Day celebrations.
Sweet and spicy espresso rub
- 1/4 cup ancho chili powder
- 1/4 cup finely ground espresso
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
Mix all ingredients together and store in a cool, dry place.It can be used to cook any dish, including meat, poultry, and fish.
Chipotle Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup crema or sour cream
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon adobo sauce and canned chipotle peppers
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon coriander or parsley, finely chopped
- A pinch of kosher salt.
Mix all ingredients together, adjust adobo sauce to taste and store in the fridge for up to a week. It goes great with fries.
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Pickled red onions
- Red onion, 1 large or 2 small
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 4 cloves of garlic (crushed)
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Slice the onions as thinly as possible. If you have a slicer, use it. Place the onions in 2 glass jars and bring the remaining ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan, then pour the mixture over the onions. Add equal parts garlic and pepper. Allow to cool, then cover and refrigerate. Store for up to 4 weeks.
Other items you will need include:
- Head Red Cabbage
- Spinach wrap
- Rice vinegar
- Spring onion
- coriander
- green pepper
- avocado
- Canola oil
- Salt and pepper
French potato salad
- 3 pounds baby potatoes (cut in half)
- 1/2 cup green onion (coarsely chopped)
- 1/2 cup Italian parsley, coarsely chopped
Bring a large pot of water to a boil with the potatoes and 2 tablespoons of salt, then simmer on low heat for 10-12 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Drain and rinse the potatoes, being careful not to overcook them. Toss while hot with the vinaigrette, green onions and parsley, and top with a chopped egg. Serve hot, or refrigerate to serve later.
Vinaigrette
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion (use the white parts)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper 3 to 4 times
- 1 boiled egg (chopped)
Italian strawberry parfait
- 1 pound fresh strawberries (sliced)
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- Black pepper 3 to 4 times
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons of honey
- 4-5 almond biscotti (crushed)
Mix in the ricotta, lemon zest and honey and refrigerate for 1 hour. Wash, drain and slice the strawberries and mix with the balsamic vinegar, sugar and pepper and set aside for 10-15 minutes.
While all that is going well, crush the almond biscotti into small pieces. Arrange the strawberries and ricotta in 4 layers in a 10-12 oz glass, then crumble the biscotti on top.
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