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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.

Great Recipe for the 4th of July: Rib Eye Steaks with Roasted Tomatillo and Mango Sauce

Grilled Dinner

  • 4 boneless rib eye steaks- about a pound and a half to two

Marinade

    • 2 teaspoons parsley, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon oregano, chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon salt

Marinated Herbed Ribeye

Pound all the ingredients in a mortar and pestle till it forms a smooth thick sauce (The mixture can be processed as well). Marinate the steaks with the mixture and place them in a zip lock bag. Refrigerate for 5-6 hours.
Take the steaks out of the fridge an hour before grilling.
Preheat the grill.
Sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper and place them on the grill. Cook on each side for 7-9 minutes or till desired. Cover with aluminum foil and rest for 10 minutes.
Roasted Tomatillo and Mango Sauce

Roasted Tomatillo and Mango Sauce

  • 4-5 medium tomatillos, husks removed and coarsely chopped
  • 2 medium mangoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 2-3 medium spring onions, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Place the tomatillos, mangoes and spring onions on a grill pan. Mix the olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill till the vegetables are golden brown. Keep aside.

  • Juice of one lime
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped

Process the grilled vegetables till smooth. Take the sauce out in a medium bowl and add the lime juice, honey, salt, smoked paprika and cilantro. Mix well and keep aside.

Hamburgers with Thai Flavors

Burgers (Makes about 16 to 18 patties)

  • 3 pounds ground chicken (dark meat)
  • 2 limes, juiced and zested
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 inches ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup green onions, chopped
  • 3 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 1 cup salted peanuts, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tamari
  • 2 serrano chilies, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
  • Salt

Mix all the ingredients in a big bowl and divide into 16 to 18 patties, depending on the size.

Thai Style Burgers

Garnish

  • 4 cups wild arugula
  • 3 large tomatoes, sliced
  • 2 small red onions, sliced
  • 12 to 16 brioche rolls, sliced

Mango Pineapple Chutney

  • 1 tablespoon extra light olive oil
  • 1 big shallot, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, minced
  • 1 cup mango, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup canned pineapple
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup mango lemonade
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Salt

Heat a small frying pan. Add the olive oil, shallot, garlic and ginger. Saute on medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the mango, pineapple, pineapple juice, mango lemonade, apple cider vinegar and brown sugar. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and let simmer for 20 minutes covered. Turn the heat off and blend the mixture till smooth in a blender. Taste for seasonings and add salt if necessary. Take out in a bowl and let it cool before using it for the burgers.

To assemble the burgers, place a burger on the sliced brioche. Spread the chutney on one side with the arugula, slice tomatoes and onions.

Mango Nectarine and Avocado Salsa

Mango Nectarine and Avocado Salsa

  • 1 medium mango, cut into ½ inch dice
  • 1 large nectarine, cut into ½ inch dice
  • 1 ripe avocado, mashed
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • Salt

Add the mango, nectarine, avocado, green onions, jalapeno and cilantro in a small bowl. Mix well and add the lime juice and salt. Mix and let the salsa sit for about an hour. Serve with chips or an entrée.

Mango Avocado Kale Salad with Mango Tamarind Dressing

This recipe reminds me of summer and mangos are still available .. in case you can’t find them, substitute any seasonal fruit like an apple or pear… it will be delicious!

  • 1 to 2 mangoes, cut into ½ inch squares
  • 1 avocado, cut into ½ inch squares
  • 2 cups fresh kale, cleaned and chopped (I used a mix of chopped cruciferous vegetables)
  • 1/3 cup slivered onions

Transfer all the ingredients to a serving bowl.

Dressing

  • 1/3 cup mango juice
  • 2 teaspoons tamarind concentrate
  • Juice of one lime
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Add the mango juice, tamarind, lime juice, cumin, cayenne, honey, salt and oil to a air tight container with the lid on. Shake really well and taste for seasonings. Pour over the veggies, toss well and serve.

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.

 

 

Mango Tomato Salsa

I made this with yesterdays fajitas and since it was made in the summer- I used mangos and nectarines. Mangos are still available although they are not as yummy as they are in the summer. You can substitute pineapple for mango and apple for the nectarine… so good!

  • 1 large mango, chopped
  • 1 large nectarine, chopped
  • 1 large tomato, chopped or 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 scallions, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, deseeded and chopped
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of one lime
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons salt

Mix all the ingredients and let the salsa sit for an hour before serving.