Thursday, July 31, 2008

Here it is!

Alright everyone! I know you've been on your toes wanting to know what we've got in store. Here's what you've gotta do:

By Thursday August 14th, post your favorite summer recipe with a picture to accompany. Let us know why you like it so much!


On the morning of Friday, August 15th we will randomly select a winner. Whats the prize you ask? A pizza party for your family! Complete with all the good stuff- craigos pizza, soda (or juice if you please), chips and a beautiful cake!
(If you live out of Rexburg, don't fret! We will mail you a gift card!)

Good luck!

*Spread the word to our ward! If you know anyone who wants to get in on this but they are not contributors, have them email me at heather.bird{at}hotmail.com!

Monday, July 14, 2008

Steak with Corn and Red Pepper Quesadillas

1 lime
4 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon brown sugar
Salt
1 (about 1 1/4 pounds) beef flank steak
3 ears corn, husks and silks removed (canned works fine too)
1 large red pepper, seeded and cut into quarters
4 (8-inch) flour tortillas (we used whole wheat)
3/4 cup(s)(3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Mexican-style cheese
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Plain fat-free Greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream (optional)

Prepare outdoor grill for covered direct grilling over medium heat.From lime, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1 teaspoon juice. In small bowl, combine lime peel and juice, chili powder, cumin, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Rub steak with chili powder mixture to season both sides.Place steak, corn, and pepper on hot grill rack. Cover grill and cook steak and vegetables 12 to 15 minutes or until corn is browned in spots, pepper is lightly charred and tender (turning vegetables occasionally), and steak is medium-rare or desired doneness (turning steak over once).

As vegetables are done, transfer to cutting board. Transfer steak to another cutting board; let stand 10 minutes to allow juices to set for easier slicing.When vegetables are cool enough to handle, cut kernels from cobs and coarsely chop pepper. Place tortillas on work surface. Evenly divide cheese, green onions, corn, and peppers on half of each tortilla. Fold each tortilla over filling to make 4 quesadillas. Grill quesadillas about 2 minutes or until browned on both sides, carefully turning over once. Return quesadillas to same cutting board; cut each in half.

Thinly slice steak and serve with quesadillas and yogurt if using.

Serves 4

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Lemon Rosemary Chicken

1/2 cup lemon juice
1/8 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons dried rosemary
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 lemon, sliced


In a large resealable plastic bag, mix the lemon juice, olive oil, and rosemary. Place the chicken and lemon slices in the bag. Seal, and shake to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 3 hours.

Preheat the grill for high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Discard marinade, and grill chicken 8 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Don't worry about the rosemary sticking to the chicken, it tastes great when it's grilled. If you use fresh rosemary sprigs, throw the stems onto the coals - they give the chicken even more of a smoky rosemary flavor!

Really yummy with this salad:
1 bag baby spinach
1 large peach, chopped into bite size pieces
1/4 cup toasted almonds
raspberry vinagrette