2.26.2009

Fresh Little Black Bean Chicken Cilantro Salad

So fresh and so green.



















Ingredients:

1 grilled chicken breast
1 15 oz can of black beans (drained)
1 8 oz can of yellow corn (drained)
1/8 c chopped up red onions
1 small chipotle chile
1/4 c cilantro chopped up
salt and pepper to taste
2-3 dashes of red wine vinegar also to taste

This is so easy, do I even need to explain? Okay, well put some sort of dry rub on the chicken breast, at the least, salt, pepper and some ground cumin, pound out the chicken breast and grill. Let cool and cut into little chunks. Combine the first 7 ingredients together (everything but salt, pepper, red wine vinegar), then add salt, pepper and red wine vinegar to taste.

Eat this little salad solo, or stick it in a tortilla with cheese, salsa and sour cream.

Makes 2 servings.

2.25.2009

Homemade Strawberry Lemonade




















Could the weather be any more perfect for strawberry lemonade? Strawberries and lemons are in season, and are super cheap, the only other ingredients you need are sugar aaaand club soda, for some fizz!

What you need:
1 c fresh squeezed lemon juice (4-5 lemons depending on the size)
2 c quartered strawberries (cut out the white middle too)
1 c sugar
2 c water
1 tbsp lemon shavings
1 can club soda
1 shot of citrus vodka (optional)

Start by boiling the water, add all of the sugar, then reduce the heat and simmer until the sugar is totally dissolved, then add the lemon juice (strained) and lemon shavings. Remove from heat and let cool.

Cut up the strawberries, blender them until smooth. Also stick in the fridge to cool.

Once everything is cooled down, combine the strawberry puree and the lemon juice concoction together in a pitcher, and add your can of club soda. Pour over ice in a glass, garnish with strawberries or lemon wheels and enjoy!

This recipe also makes a great cocktail, I suggest citrus vodka.
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