Appetizers
Recipe Type: Appetizers
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Continue ReadingKabobs are a great way to simplify cooking while making something that lifts dinner up from the everyday routine. This sweet seafood dish takes the creativity to an even higher level by combining succulent shrimp with sweet peaches in a main dish that is sure to thrill. Whether you are cooking at home, or making a dish to take to a gathering, our Grilled Peach and Shrimp Kabobs are easy to make and will be a hit on any table. Ingredients 2 firm Ripe Peaches, pitted and cut into wedges ¾ Cup Peach Preserves 1 teaspoon Lime Zest 2 Tablespoons…
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Continue ReadingShrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa Could your taco night use a summer makeover? This refreshing alternative is sure to be a hit! A sweet and fresh mango salsa adds tropical flair to this quick and easy dinner option, and perfectly complements the chili-seasoned shrimp, crunchy cabbage, and creamy cilantro lime sauce served in warm taco shells. Ingredients: For shrimp: 2 tsp. olive oil 1¼ lbs. shrimp, peeled and deveined w/tails removed Chili powder, to taste Sea salt, to taste For mango salsa: 1 c. Hale Groves South Florida Mango, finely diced ½ c. red bell pepper finely diced ½…
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Continue ReadingMango chutney is a popular condiment in Indian cooking, pairing well with curry, but it is not used as much in cooking. Tropical mangoes from Hale Groves are handpicked at their peak and are bursting with lasting flavor. Available from August 1-29 this year, Hale selects only the most magnificent fresh mangoes and delivers them to your door straight from the farm. If you have leftover mangoes, prepare or double this Mango Chutney recipe to use as a spread on sandwiches or even served as an appetizer with bread and cheese. Versions of mango chutney can be smooth, chunky, tangy,…
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Hot Crab Dip Recipe
Recipe Type: AppetizersContinue ReadingINGREDIENTS Pita chips are great low-fat dippers for this scrumptious dip. To make the chips cut 4 pita rounds in half horizontally. Cut each half into 6 wedges. Place in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degree oven 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp. Nonstick spray coating 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms ¾ cup Florida orange juice 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, well-drained and chopped 2/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise dressing 1/3 cup sliced green onions 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup diced pimiento 1 6-ounce can lump crab meat, drained, flaked, and…
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INGREDIENTS Crepes: 1 cup milk ¾ cup water 3 egg yolks 1 ½ cups sifted flour 5 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons chopped chives Vegetable oil for frying PREPARATION In container of electric blender or food processor combine all ingredients except chives and oil; blend 1 minute, or until smooth. Stir in chives. Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight. Lightly brush a 6 to 7 inch crepe pan or skillet with oil. Place over moderately-high heat until a drop of water bounces on the surface. Remove skillet from heat; pour 3 tablespoons batter into cent of…
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Pickled Citrus Shrimp Recipe
Recipe Type: AppetizersContinue ReadingINGREDIENTS 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 3 tablespoons orange blossom honey 2 tablespoons capers, drained 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce ½ teaspoon salt 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined 1 large Hale Groves orange 1 small Hale Groves grapefruit 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced Lettuce leaves or arugula (optional) PREPARATION Combine oil, lemon juice, lime juice, honey, capers, celery seed, horseradish, Tabasco sauce and salt in a large, nonreactive bowl. Whisk thoroughly to combine. Blanch the shrimp…
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Barbara’s Breakfast Molds Recipe
Recipe Type: AppetizersContinue ReadingINGREDIENTS 2 ½ cups milk ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup farina 2 tablespoons sugar 2 large eggs, well beaten ½ cup diced Canadian bacon (about 2 ½ ounces) 2 Florida grapefruit, sectioned, drained 3 tablespoons maple syrup PREPARATION In a large saucepan combine milk and salt; bring to a boil. Stir in farina and sugar; boil 1 minute longer or until thickened. Cool slightly. Stir in eggs, and Canadian bacon. Spoon into four 6-ounce buttered custard cups. Cool, cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden. In a small saucepan…
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INGREDIENTS ¾ cup frozen Florida orange juice concentrate, thawed ½ cup chicken broth 4 teaspoons cornstarch 6 ounces packaged dried gemelli, rotini or corkscrew pasta 1 16-ounce package loose packed frozen Italian blend vegetables (zucchini, carrots, cauliflower, lima beans, and Italian beans) 2 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey ¼ cup snipped fresh basil PREPARATION For sauce, in a small saucepan combine thawed concentrate, chicken broth, cornstarch, cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 2 minutes more. In a large saucepan cook pasta in boiling, lightly salted water for 5 minutes. Add frozen vegetables; return to boiling.…
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Sanibel Sunshine Appetizer Recipe
Recipe Type: AppetizersContinue ReadingINGREDIENTS This is a tasty variation of the traditional shrimp cocktail with a little zip thanks to the avocado, grapefruit and chili sauce. 4 fresh Florida Grapefruit 18 cooked, cleaned shrimp 1 medium avocado, peeled and cut in ½ inch cubes 1 cup bottled chili sauce 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish ¼ cup diced red onion ¼ cup diced green pepper ¼ cup sliced celery Lettuce leaves to line grapefruit shells PREPARATION Cut each grapefruit in half and remove sections, placing them in a large non-metal mixing bowl. Scrape out 6 of the grapefruit halves and set them aside. Cut shrimp…