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4th Of July Dessert: Vanilla Coconut Panna Cotta with Mango Lime Sauce

Vanilla Coconut Panna Cotta

3 tablespoons cold water
1 packet unflavored gelatin powder
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups plain yogurt
2 cups coconut milk
1 cup evaporated cane sugar
1 vanilla bean, sliced length-wise and seeds taken out
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 (8 oz) ramekins

In a small bowl dissolve the gelatin in the cold water. Keep aside. In a medium bowl, whisk the yogurt, coconut milk, vanilla extract and seeds from vanilla bean.
In a heavy saucepan, heat the cream and sugar on medium heat until just simmering. Remove from heat and add the gelatin mixture. Add the cream mixture into the cold yogurt mixture.
Pour into the ramekins and chill thoroughly- at least 6 hours if not over night. Dip bottoms of cups into hot water and invert into a serving plate. Serve with mango lime sauce.

Mango Lime Sauce

½ cup mango pulp
2 tablespoons evaporated cane juice
Juice of ½ lime (1 tablespoon)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3 mint leaves

Combine mango pulp and sugar in a small saucepan. Add the mint leaves and heat over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes and turn the heat off. Add the vanilla extract and lime juice. Take the mint leaves once the sauce is cool. Serve with the panna cotta.

Mango Coconut Green Chicken Curry

2 + 1 tablespoons coconut oil
1 inch ginger, grated
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 kaffir lime leaves
1 tablespoon green curry paste
1 teaspoon coriander powder
2 cups mango chunks
1 can coconut milk (13 ½ ounces)
2 teaspoons fish sauce
Juice of one lime
1 cup Thai basil, chopped and divided in half
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
1 large red pepper, sliced
1 pound chicken breast, sliced thin
Sugar to taste
Salt to taste

Heat a wok like pan with 2 tablespoons coconut oil. Add the ginger, garlic, kaffir leaves, curry paste and coriander powder. Saute on medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the mango chunks, coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice and ½ cup basil. Bring to a boil. Take off the heat and blend till smooth in a blender. Keep aside. Heat the same pan with 1 tablespoon with coconut oil on medium heat. Add the onion and pepper. Saute on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chicken and the blended sauce. Bring to a boil and cook the chicken till done. Add sugar and salt to taste. Garnish with the remaining basil. Serve with rice.

Paneer Cheese Burgers with Cilantro Mayo

Everyone loves burgers- it is one of my family’s favorite things to eat… especially if they are homemade- your guests and you won’t miss meat at all!! These burgers are made with paneer (Indian cheese) and are packed with protein and flavor…

1 pound paneer, grated
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup cilantro, chopped
¼ cup dill, chopped
¼ cup mint, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves,
1 cup grilled or regular frozen corn, chopped
1 to 2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garam masala

Mix all the ingredients together and refrigerate it for an hour. Form 6 patties and keep aside.

1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 slices cheddar cheese

Heat a large frying pan with the butter and olive oil. Brown the patties on both side on medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes each. Place sliced cheese, cover with foil for a minute or two and serve on buns with slices of tomato, arugula and cilantro mayo.

Cilantro Mayonnaise

¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup plain yogurt
Juice of half a lime
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garam masala
¼ cup cilantro, chopped

Mix all the ingredients together and serve on buns with the burgers.

Rice Noodles with Shrimp Curry and Chinese Broccoli

1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
8 allspice berries

Toast the spices in a dry cast iron pan on medium heat until fragrant and grind in a spice mill. Keep aside.

1 pound rice noodles, cooked according to package directions. Drizzle a bit of oil, mix well and keep aside.
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 large yellow onion, sliced
2 tablespoons lemongrass, chopped finely
3 garlic cloves, grated
1 inch fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Juice and zest of one large lime
Salt
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 14 ounces can of coconut milk
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 bunch Chinese broccoli, chopped
3 green onion, chopped
¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped

Heat a wok like pan with the coconut oil. Add the onion and sauté on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the lemongrass, garlic and ginger and cook for another 4 minutes. Add the spice mix, turmeric, cayenne pepper, juice and zest of lime, salt, fish sauce and coconut milk. Bring to a boil and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the Chinese broccoli and shrimp and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Check for seasonings and add the green onion, mint, cilantro and basil.

Dip the noodles briefly in hot water, drain and add some to each serving bowl. Top with the shrimp curry and serve warm.

Corn and Bean Salad with Broccoli Slaw

Unfortunately corn season is done, so use frozen corn for this recipe.. it will still be yummy as a side dish with the tacos from yesterday….

2 fresh ears of corn, off the cob
1 14 ounces can of black beans, rinsed
1 cup grated broccoli slaw (cabbage can be substituted)
½ cup cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 2 medium limes
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
2 teaspoons salt

Transfer all the ingredients in a large serving bowl. Mix well and let it sit for an hour before serving.

Lime Cilantro Brown Rice

No one will be able to tell this dish is made with brown rice.. it goes perfectly well with yesterday’s curry…

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon extra light olive oil
1 cup brown rice, rinsed
2 teaspoons salt
3 cups water
Juice of one small lime
½ cup cilantro, chopped

Heat a saucepan with the butter and oil. Add the rice and sauté on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the salt and water and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 20 minutes partially covered or till all the liquid is cooked off on the surface. Cover with lid and cook for another 20 minutes on very low heat. Take the lid off and fluff rice with fork. Add the lime juice and cilantro. Check for seasonings and add salt if necessary. Serve warm.

Chicken and Bok Choy Thai Green Curry

I think I am currently obsessed with Asian food.. I love it and love cooking it…You could buy a jar of green curry from the store or you could make your own.. the one from scratch is way yummier!!!

2 chicken breasts, sliced thin
Zest of one lime
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon extra light olive oil

Marinate the chicken slices in the lime zest, salt and oil. Mix well and let it sit for 2 to 3 hours.

Green curry

2 to 3 fresh lemon grass stalks, trimmed, the ends smashed and chopped fine (I used frozen chopped lemon grass)
2 inch piece of galangal, chopped (you can substitute with fresh 1 inch fresh ginger)
2 to 3 kaffir lime leaves (substitute with zest of 1 lime)
Zest of 1 lime (use 2 limes all together if kaffir limes leaves are not being used)
Juice of 1 lime
1 serrano chili, deseeded and chopped
1 cup cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons salt

Place all the ingredients in a mortar and pestle. Pound till a paste is formed. Keep aside.

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 to 2 teaspoons palm sugar or 1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons chili sauce (your favorite)
Salt to taste
1 large red, orange or yellow pepper, sliced
4 to 5 baby bok choy, sliced in quarters
½ cup cilantro, chopped

Heat a saucepan with the oil. Add the curry paste and sauté on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the coconut milk, chicken broth, palm sugar, fish sauce and chili sauce. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes. Add the chicken slices and poach on a medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a platter and keep aside. Continue to simmer and add the peppers and the bok choy. Cook for another 5 minutes. Return the chicken back to the curry and finish cooking, making sure the chicken is not over cooked. Garnish with cilantro.

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