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Seafood Salsa Dip

This seafood salsa dip is one for the books. These days more people are interested in eating healthier and lighter so rich, creamy, cheesy dips are becoming a thing of the past, even more so at parties and get-togethers.  Today.com has a great spin on the regular, boring salsa that is light, healthy, and best of all- EASY!  This would be the perfect option to bring to a potluck, picnic or barbecue.  This recipe serves 4 and only takes 15 minutes to prepare!!

Ingredients

    • 3 cups Dungeness crab meat
    • 1 cup chopped cilantro
    • 3/4 cup chopped tomato
    • 3/4 cup chopped mango
    • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon agave syrup
    • 1/2 teaspoon finely minced jalapeño (optional)
    • Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
    • 1 large avocado, diced
    • 1 bag tortilla chips, for serving

Preparation

In a large, non-reactive mixing bowl, gently toss the crab meat, cilantro, tomato, mango, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, lime juice, agave syrup and jalapeño together to evenly combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Gently fold the avocado into the salsa mixture. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with chips on the side.  For more on tropical recipes, click here.

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New York Style Summer Salad

Food Network’s recipe is the perfect summer salad for a backyard patio party.  This no-hassle, no-fuss recipe pulls a punch when set up buffet-style.  Lay out the greens and toppings in small, ornate dishes and have everyone prepare their own salad by throwing whatever they want, and in whatever amount, into their own bowl.  Set out several dressing options at the end of the table and everyone is happy!  BONUS: use Food Network’s recipe below for a creamy, homemade ranch.

Salad Ingredients

3 cups mixed salad greens
8 whole romaine leaves
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
One 14-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
One 4-ounce can pitted mixed olives
2 red bell peppers, sliced
2 yellow bell peppers, sliced
4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
2 avocados, sliced
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed
1 English cucumber, halved then sliced
1 bunch asparagus, blanched and sliced into pieces
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
8 radishes, halved
Salt and ground pepper
Salt and ground pepper

Homemade Creamy Ranch Ingredients

Herby Ranch Dressing:
1 cup (real) mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk (more as needed to reach desired consistency)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
3 teaspoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Salt and ground pepper

Ranch Directions:

Combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, parsley, chives, oregano, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Chill for a couple of hours before serving.

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Pork Tenderloin with Seasoned Rub

Foodnetwork.com shared this pork tenderloin recipe stating it is one of their most popular and most visited recipes on their website. Not only is it a delicious choice that the entire family would enjoy but it can be prepared and cooked in less than 40 minutes. The seasoned rub that you apply to this tenderloin is a great recipe that will have all of your guest asking for more.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt
  • 1 1/4 pounds pork tenderloin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

In separate bowl mix dry ingredients such as garlic powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, thyme and salt. Stir mixture with a fork until all the ingredients are well combined and they form a seasoning. This will be used as a rub to ensure the pork is well seasoned throughout. Sprinkle the rub over the tenderloin with a dry hand, then rub the pork with the seasoning over both sides of the meat, pressing gently so the seasoning adheres well to the tenderloin.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and heat. Add the minced garlic and saute, stirring, for 1 minute. Put tenderloin in the pan and cook for about 10 minutes, searing each side using tongs to turn the meat. Transfer meat to a roasting pan and bake for 20 minutes. Slice and serve.

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Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Delish.com is well known for sharing some of the most tasty and popular recipes that are searched for on the internet. Which is why is it no surprise when the Lemon Garlic Shrimp recipe is featured on their website. This recipe is not only appetizing and easy on the taste buds, it also takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and cook. The full recipe, with pictures and video included, can be found here.

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp. butter, divided

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

Juice of 1 lemon

2 tbsp. dry white wine (or water)

Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil. Add shrimp, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes and cook until shrimp is pink, 3 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in remaining tablespoon butter, lemon juice, white wine, and parsley.
  3. Serve

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Browned Butter Honey Garlic Salmon

Browned butter honey garlic salmon is the perfect fish recipe to cook if you are looking for something to stay out of the heat and enjoy straight from your oven. This recipe, which comes from cafedelites.com, is ideal for those who love a good seafood meal a few times a week but are looking for a different taste and ready to switch it up.

Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons reduced fat butter (or Ghee)
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice (or juice of half a lemon)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 Salmon Fillets
  • Sea salt
  • Lemon wedges (to serve)
How to Make:
  • The first step is to have all of your ingredients together and ready for you when you start cooking. This recipe moves fast.
  • Adjust your oven shelf at least 8-inches away from the heat element in your oven to prevent burning.
  • When browning butter, the heat needs to be on medium-high. After your butter melts, watch it continuously while it bubbles up, then foams and starts to give off a nutty aroma. At this point, stir it occasionally and swirl the pan carefully until the foam subsides. You’ll be left with a dark golden hue and some charred bits on the bottom of your pan. From here you need to act quick.
  • Allow the honey to melt completely though the browned butter before adding garlic.
  • When adding lemon juice, be careful of the butter splattering.
  • Add the salmon with the top facing up (skin-side down) and baste it while it cooks in the skillet.
  • Before broiling, you can add lemon wedges around your salmon if you like your sauces to take on more of a citrus flavour OR leave them out for a milder taste.
  • While broiling, keep an eye on the salmon as it can easily go from slightly charred to burnt very quickly. Put your timer on for 3 minutes and keep watching from there.

Best Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Delish.Com is one of the best go to places to find quick, easy and delicious homemade recipes to cook anytime of the year. This chicken quesadilla recipe is one that is quick enough to cook on a week night as well as delicious enough to enjoy on a weekend. Be sure to check out this recipe for the only quesadilla recipe you’ll ever need.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb. chicken breast, sliced into strips
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 4 medium flour tortillas
  • 2 c. Shredded Monterey Jack
  • 2 c. shredded Cheddar
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Sour cream, for serving

Directions

  1. In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add onion and peppers, then season with salt and pepper and cook until tender. Remove vegetables from skillet.
  2. Heat remaining tablespoon oil. Season chicken with chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper, then add to skillet in a single layer. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sautéed vegetables.
  3. In a clean skillet over medium heat, add a flour tortilla. Top with Monterey Jack, cheddar, cooked chicken mixture, avocado and green onions. Place another tortilla on top and cook, flipping once, until golden on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  4. Slice into wedges and serve warm with sour cream.