Prosciutto-Wrapped Basil Shrimp

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• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 4 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 5 shrimp)

Ingredients

• 20 large frozen peeled deveined shrimp, thawed
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 10 (about 4 ounces) very thin slices prosciutto
• Cooking spray
• 8 lemon wedges, for serving

Preparation

1. Preheat broiler.

2. In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, basil, olive oil, zest, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.

3. Lay the prosciutto slices on a large work surface, and cut prosciutto in half lengthwise so you have 20 pieces. Wrap the prosciutto around each shrimp, leaving the tail hanging out, and thread on an 8-inch skewer. Repeat with remaining shrimp for a total of 4 skewers with 5 shrimp each.

4. Place the skewers on a broiling pan lightly coated with cooking spray. Broil the shrimp 2 minutes on each side. Serve hot with lemon wedges.

6 Delicious Tips for Collard Greens

6 Delicious Tips for Collard Greens

Nutritious, versatile and in season, this Southern comfort is worth adding to your menu.

1. Basta pasta. Braise and substitute for noodles in lasagna.
2. Green eggs. Rise and shine by adding cooked collards to frittatas, eggs over polenta or breakfast tacos.
3. Chopped. Make a super salad with the winning combo of collards, avocado and blue cheese.
4. Stir it up. Try them in stir-fries as a replacement for more traditional greens like bok choy.
5. Get rolling. For a tasty sandwich wrap, quickly blanch and stuff with rice and veggies or deli slices (download coupon) and cheese. Roll and enjoy!
6. Cheese please. Our Creamed Collards blend fromage blanc and roasted kielbasa (download coupon) with tender greens for a family-pleasing meal.

Compliments of Whole Foods Market

365 Everyday Value Salsa

 

This Salsa is sold at Whole Food Markets. This is the best salsa by far that I have ever purchased. All the ingredients are fresh. I used the salsa over the course of 2 weeks. As you can see, I cleaned this jar.  I enjoyed it so much.

I paid about $2.99 for a 16 ounce jar. I think that is pretty reasonable based on "quality over quantity." They were on sale this month for 2 for $4. 


You can taste everything in this jar that is listed as an ingredient. There are other flavors available too. It is organic but not considered gluten free because of the facility. Consume at your own risk. However, it is clearly labeled. 

Pan Seared Salmon on Rice Noodles with Sweet and Sour Dressing RECIPE

Here's another great recipe from the back of Annie Chun's All Natural Asian Cuisine Maifun Rice Noodles. It's pretty tasty. 

If you like Salmon, you have to try this recipe. Delicious preparation of salmon with the perfect complimentary sweet and sour sauce. Pair with our thin rice noodles for the perfect salmon meal.

• 1 package of Annie Chun's Maifun Rice Noodles
• 4 salmon fillets (about 5 ounces each)
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 TBSP olive oil or canola oil
• 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts (for garnish)

Sauce:

• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
• 2 TBSP soy sauce
• 1/4 cup white wine or Mirin
• 1 tsp sugar

Dressing:

• 3 TBSP fish sauce
• 4 TBSP rice vinegar or lime juice
• 2 TBSP sugar
• 2 TBSP chopped fresh lemongrass
• 2 TBSP chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 bunches chopped scallion
• 2 bird's eye chilies, minced (or a pinch of chili pepper)

1. Cook noodles as directed on package then drain.
2. Rinse salmon fillets then pat dry and lightly coat with flour.
3. Heat oil in a pan over medium high heat and fry salmon fillets 2-3 minutes on each side.
4. Combine ingredients to make sauce.
5. Add sauce mixture to salmon and cook for 1-2 minutes or until salmon is well coated with sauce.
6. Combine ingredients to make dressing.
7. Place noodles on a large serving platter, drizzle with dressing and arrange salmon and sauce mixture over noodles.
8. Garnish with chopped peanuts.

Serves 4

Papaya, Mango, & Shrimp Lettuce Wraps RECIPE

Hey everyone. Sorry to keep you waiting.  Here's a great recipe from the back of Annie Chun's All Natural Asian Cuisine Maifun Rice Noodles. It's delicious and worth trying.  

Nothing is more fun to assemble than lettuce wraps. This version is with shrimp and our very yummy Thai Peanut sauce for a Thai version of this great wrap. Great as an appetizer for a party or interactive dinner fun with the family.

• 1 green papaya, peeled and cut into matchstick slices
• 1 slightly firm mango, peeled and sliced into matchstick strips
• 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/2 package of Annie Chun's Maifun Rice Noodles (cooked, drained and rinsed as directed for salad)
• 1 cup small to medium sized prawns, cleaned and cooked
• 1 head of lettuce, leaves separated, rinsed (butter lettuce suggested)
• 5-6 TBSP of Annie Chun’s Thai Peanut Sauce
• 2 TBSP chopped fresh cilantro

1. Mix papaya, mango, cucumber, cooked rice noodles, and prawns in bowl.
2. Add peanut sauce to noodle mixture and toss.
3. Arrange whole lettuce leaves on large platter and divide noodle salad among lettuce leaves.
4. Garnish with fresh cilantro (if desired). 
5. Wrap lettuce leaves to enclose noodle mixture and enjoy.

Serves 2-3

Tree Nuts

Here's a list I have been putting together of different kind of trees that produce nuts which are harmful to someone with a tree nut allergies.  Be careful with cosmetics, they can affect you too.


Let's first discuss:   What is a Tree Nut Allergy? 

Tree nut allergy is a hypersensitivity to dietary substances from tree nuts causing an overreaction of the immune system, may lead to severe physical symptoms.  Tree nuts include but not limited to; almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews and walnuts.



Tree nut allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children and adults. Tree nuts can cause a severe, potentially fatal, allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). 

Medical experts advise that people with a tree nut allergy have quick access to an epinephrine auto-injector; such as an EpiPen® at all times.

It is best to avoid the allergen by any means necessary.


Trees that Produce Tree Nuts

Almond

Beechnut

Brazil nut

Bush nut

Butternut

Caponata

Cashew

Chestnut

Chinquapin

Coconut

Filbert

Gianduja

Ginko nut

Hazelnut

Heartnut

Hickory nut

Lichee nut

Macadamia nut

Mandelonas

Marzipan

Mashuga

Nangai nut

Pecan

Pesto

Pigñolia

Pili

Pine nut

Piñon nut

Pistachio

Shea nut

Walnut

Panzanella Salad

This looks so good, I am definitely going to try this.  This is a salad without lettuce. Udi's sent this to me and I thought it was be a good idea to share.