June 2013 Archive | Dude Ranch for Families

Carrot Cilantro Avocado Salad

June 28, 2013

~4 C shredded carrots 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, sauted first if you wish 1 firm-ripe California avocado 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ...

Toasted Quinoa, Snow Peas, Tomatoes, and Mozzarella Salad

June 26, 2013

1 ½ C uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 3 C water 1 C diagonally cut snow peas ¾ C shredded mozzarella ½ C diced purple onion, sauted if desired ½ C chopped cucumber, seeded but not peeled ¼ C chopped fresh mint 2 T chopped fresh basil 1 pint cherry tomatoes, qua...

Red Wine-Chipotle Caramel Sauce

June 25, 2013

2 C sugar 1 bottle good red wine 1 t salt ¼ t chipotle powder 4 T balsamic vinegar ½ t xanthan gum Melt the sugar and cook to a medium caramel. Add the wine and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Simmer, reducing to about 2 ½ cups. Add the salt, chipotle, and ...

Entries for June 2013

Carrot Cilantro Avocado Salad

Toasted Quinoa, Snow Peas, Tomatoes, and Mozzarella Salad

Red Wine-Chipotle Caramel Sauce