dinner party recipes part I

I know, I could have put these in the post…but (in case you didn’t know) I have a word limit on those. And, I know I also  get a lot of new visitors in those so I like to “chat” in those posts.

But… I know y’all like recipes. (me too.)

First: ceviche

This is so versatile- thee really is no “exact” recipe. It can be made with scallops, shrimp,or any firm white fish.

Start with a finely diced sweet onion…

lots of limes… at least 6

this is a tomatillo. It looks like a tomato, but is more crisp and tart.

in recipes, it adds tanginess.

this is jicama, a root vegetable that is crisp, and it’s flavor raw reminds me of a cross between a cucumber and potato.

And here’s the scallops… basically all I did was add a handful of the jicama, onion, tomatillo, the lime juice , salt pepper,and dash of olive oil. Allow to marinate for 24 hrs.  Just before serving- I tossed in some fresh cilantro.

For the party, I shredded some diakon radish  and placed it down for a “bed” you can use lettuce, too.

The plantains were another easy one-

First thing-you cannot peel them until after they are sliced. Don’t try- you’ll just get mad. It’s okay- you can go against your instinct to peel. Just this time.

After they are sliced, the skins just pop off!

now: place them in a bowl

I tossed mine with this lime-chile seasoning that they probably don’t sell where you live. I am sorry. So, I will tell you how to duplicate it 😉

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1 tbs chili powder

2 tbs lime juice

1 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp salt

2 tbs Parmesan

dash Tabasco

2 tbs olive oil

Toss to coat, and roast in a 425 oven for 20-25 minutes

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after they are roasted, drizzle with some ranch or blue cheese… they are best when warm.

mmm, arepas. That recipe is here.

That’s it for the savory snacks and sides. I know y’all want the paella and sweets… that’s coming.

Along with some lemon things… and aw man- I have been real busy in the kitchen. This challenge has brought out massive middle of the night ideas-which are awesome.. but, I can’t cook in the middle of the night. Grrr. So, now I have an insane list of ideas. You guys will love. 🙂

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