Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Garlic Mashed Cauliflower



A great alternative to mashed potatoes and 

an excellent source of Vitamin C.


Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil 

  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed 

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 

  • 1 tablespoon reduced-fat cream cheese or labne 

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 

  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • Chives or Green Onion to garnish

Directions
  1. Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until softened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. Transfer half the cauliflower to a food processor; cover and blend on high. Add remaining cauliflower florets, one at a time, until vegetables are creamy. Blend in garlic, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, salt, and black pepper. 
  4. Garnish with chives or green onion and serve!

Monday, March 11, 2013

Sriracha Hot n' Sweet Wings



















Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce, also known as "Rooster Sauce" makes a great marinade for chicken wings. 

Ingredients

4 pounds chicken wings

Marinade:
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ cup Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce
¼ cup ketchup
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup honey
1 cup Orange Marmalade
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled & minced
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 limes, zest and juice
¼ cup rice wine vinegar



Instructions
1. Place chicken wings in a gallon size Ziploc bag. In a medium bowl whisk together all marinade ingredients. Pour over wings in bag. Press out most of the air and seal bag. Carefully toss wings with sauce in bag and place in refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
3. Spray a 9X13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
4. Pour chicken and all of marinade into baking dish and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring half-way through.