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Written By: chefjohn on October 24, 2009 No Comment
Baked Chicken Enchiladas – Mexican Lasagna

I was going through my frig. looking for something to cook for dinner, as I was looking I found corn tortillas an assortment of cheeses, a couple of partial jars of salsas, and a half of a baked chicken. So I decided to make a baked chicken enchiladas. I went to the store to pick [...]

Written By: chefjohn on July 20, 2009 No Comment
Gazpacho – tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, cucumber, garlic, herbs

With this hot summer weather It makes me yearn for Gazpacho. I really liked this tasty quick and easy recipe using ingredients usually on hand, or summer vegetables from the garden, cool off with this cold, healthy, and refreshing soup. Gazpacho 4cups – tomato juice 1ea. – onion, minced 1ea. – green bell pepper, minced [...]

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Written By: chefjohn on June 23, 2009 No Comment

This tangy sweet coleslaw is quick and easy to make to accompany any sandwich. Apple Jicima  Coleslaw 1# – Jicima (peeled, shredded) 2ea. – Granny smith apples (cored,shredded) 4oz. – Coleslaw dressing salt and pepper to taste Makes 5 portions Preparation: You can shred the apples and jicima with a box grater using the large [...]

Written By: chefjohn on June 23, 2009 No Comment

This is a new twist on a Reuben sandwich. Cooked in a panini press Turkey Reuben Panini with Apple Jicima Slaw 2slcs. – Marble ryebread 4oz. – Roasted turkey (thinly sliced) 2slcs. – Tomato (grilled) 2slcs. – Swiss Cheese 2oz. – Thousand Island dressing 1ea. – Red bell pepper (roasted,peeled,seeded) 2oz. – Apple jicima slaw [...]

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Written By: chefjohn on June 16, 2009 No Comment

This Sandwich & Panini Press is incredibly handy to have in the kitchen if you enjoy mouth-watering sandwiches, especially hot panini straight off the grill with cheese melted in between! The brushed stainless steel housing is embossed with the “Griddler” logo and it features 11-in. x 7-in. nonstick, non-removable grill plates. Preset temperatures are perfect [...]

Written By: chefjohn on June 16, 2009 No Comment

This Aiolli can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for future use. Basil Pesto Aiolli 1cup – Mayonnaise (fat free) 3ea. – Garlic (roasted, chopped) 1tsp. – Sea salt 1tsp. – Course ground black pepper 3tbls. – Chives (chopped) 1cup – Basil Pesto Preparation: Combine all ingredients, mix well.

Written By: chefjohn on June 11, 2009 No Comment

Summer is almost here, get your grill ready! These are some quick and easy recipes for grilling. Grilled Chicken Breast with Kiwi Vinaigrette 3 to 4 – Kiwi fruit,peeled and halved 1/4 cup – Red wine vinegar 2 tbls. – Honey 1/4 tsp. – Salt 1/8 tsp. – White pepper 1/3 to 1/2 cup – [...]

Written By: chefjohn on May 14, 2009 One Comment
Triple Decker Turkey Bacon Sandwich

This is a great picnic food for summer time Ingredients * 3 slices white bread * 1/8 cup mayonnaise * 3 lettuce leaves * 1 tomato, thinly sliced * 3 slices turkey bacon * 3 slices Cheddar cheese *4-6 oz. smoked turkey *1/2 avocado (peeled,pitted,sliced) Directions 1. Toast the bread slices. 2. Spread a thin [...]

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