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Crispy Chicken Fajitas – KFC style!

03 Tuesday Jan 2017

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KFC style chicken wrap

KFC style chicken fajita

I love fajitas, I find them so practical and they are good whether you decide to use chicken, mince or opt for the veggie option. What I find always makes a good wrap are some fried/ roasted peppers, onions, tomatoes, lettuce and grated cheese – I’d say those are always my staple ingredients in a fajita. I love crispy chicken and as I walked past KFC the other day it made me really want a chicken fajita! So I decided to try and make it at home. Once you have made you crispy chicken breast then it’s super easy and you can also make your own breadcrumbs. Slice you chicken and add your other ingredients to the wrap. Otherwise you can make a simple and delicious wrap that’s great when you’ve got a few friends round.

Here’s how to make a typical fajita.

What you need:
4-5 Wraps
Meat of your choice
1 onion sliced
2 peppers
1 – 2 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp tumeric
Chopped tomatoes mixed with thinly chopped chilli & shallots
Sour cream
Grated cheddar cheese
Lettuce leaves

Chicken wrap

Crispy chicken fajita

When I make fajitas with normal chicken chunks or mince I fry the onion first then add the meat and spices and a few minutes before it’s ready add the peppers. These spices are also very similar to the ready-made fajita kits you get but are much healthier!

Put the wraps on a plate covered with tin foil and place in a low heated oven for 5 minutes before serving.

In seperate bowls put the meat, the tomatoes, sour cream,, cheese & lettuce leaves. Place wraps and bowls on table and start filling the wraps with your favourite ingredients.

Enjoy!
Mel

Chimichurri BBQ beef

05 Monday Aug 2013

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Chimichurri beef

Chimichurri beef

Now this dish is perfect for a BBQ! I first had this when I was in Nicaragua and ended up having it nearly every single night I was there it was so delicious. So obviously when I got home I tried it and it is really simple.

chimichurri blender

chimichurri blender

What you will need:

A big piece of sirloin steak sliced in half (other cuts of beef are also ok)
3 large handfuls of fresh parsley
Chopped chilli (to taste depending how hot you want it)
2-3 chopped cloves of garlic
½ cup olive oil
2 tbsp vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

In a blender add all the ingredients (except the beef) and blend. Put the beef in a bowl and a third of the chimichurri mixture to marinate. You can do this the night before or a couple of hours before depending on the time you have. Keep the rest covered in the fridge.

When it’s BBQ day cook the meat. You’ll have to decide on your timings depending on how hot your BBQ is and how red you want your meat but it really doesn’t take long – about 5 minutes on each side (medium rare for me!).

Once your meat is cooked cut it into slices on a large plate and cover it with another third of the chimichurri sauce and serve. The other third is for anyone who might like to add some sauce.

This is definitely a must try dish!
Enjoy!
Melanie

BBQ – Spicy Marinated King Prawn Skewers

22 Monday Jul 2013

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Spicy marinated king prawn skewers

Spicy marinated king prawn skewers

I am loving being in full BBQ season and have been cooking a whole array of different dishes. I thought I’d start our BBQ special with a simple but delicious dish of spicy marinated king prawn skewers.

What you will need:
24 king prawns (6 per skewer)
1 tsp of dried chilli flakes
1 tsp of cumin
1 tsp of paprika
1/2 finely chopped garlic clove
Half a lime’s juice
1 tbsp. olive oil
A pinch or two of ground pepper

Place the prawns in a bowl and add all the ingredients and mix together with your hands. Cover the bowl with tin foil or cling film and place in fridge for a couple of hours. Whilst your BBQ is heating up add 6 prawns to each skewer. Place prawns on BBQ a hot, a couple of minutes on each side.

A nice fresh tomato and mozzarella salad is always great with these.

This is a nice and simple dish that will leave all your guests wanting more.

Enjoy!
Mel

My hubby’s Chili

16 Thursday Feb 2012

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My hubby's Chili

This is for a 7 quart pot

What you need:
2 large onions
1 green pepper
1 tbl olive oil
3 whole cloves garlic
2 lbs of ground sirloin
1 lb smoked brisket (from your butcher shop)
1 28oz can of crushed stewed tomatoes
2 28oz cans tomato sauce
1 can of pinto beans
1 can of black beans
1 can of kidney beans
1 can of corn
1 bottle of dark beer
1 6oz can of tomato paste
1.5 tbl of flour
1/2 tsp of cumin
1 tsp of red chili powder
1/2 tsp paprika
salt and pepper

Saute the onions, green pepper and whole garlic cloves in olive oil until the veggies start to sweat. Then add your ground sirloin.  As soon as your beef starts to brown, add your seasonings: flour, cumin, red chili powder, salt, pepper and paprika.

In a separate bowl, mix your tomato paste and beer together. Set aside.

Next, add your tomato sauce, peeled stewed tomatoes and tomato paste mixture. Stir well. Now add your beans and corn. Simmer for 1 hour. Lastly, add your smoked brisket and let simmer on low for 2 hours. It’s important to let the chili completely cool before warming it back up for your guests.

This is for a VERY mild chili because I am still breastfeeding I cannot have anything too hot.

Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and chives!

Enjoy!

Joy

Spicy Lentil and Tuna Salad

22 Sunday Jan 2012

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Spicy Lentil and Tuna Salad

 I love this salad, it has become one of those easy quick fix meals when there’s not much in the fridge. It’s super healthy, full of protein and tastes great. Don’t hesitate to add left-overs.

What you need:

1 can of tuna
1 can lentils
2 tomatoes
1/2 shallot or 3 spring onions
2 hard boiled eggs
Chilli flakes
1 -2 tbsp vinegar
2-3 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper

Cut the tomatoes into small pieces and the shallots or spring onions into small slices. Rinse the lentils and put them in a bowl along with the tuna, chopped tomatoes and sliced shallots/ spring onions and cut eggs. Add some chilli flakes, as much or as little depending on taste. Add 1 tbsp of vinegar and 2 tbsp of olive oil and add salt and pepper. Mix everything together and add some vinegar and olive oil depending on taste.

There you have it, nice and easy!Enjoy
Mel

Slow Roasted Pork Tacos with Cilantro Lime Sauce

30 Sunday Oct 2011

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Pork Rub:
1 Tablespoon Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
1 Tablespoon Paprika
1 Tablespoon Cumin
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1-3 Teaspoons of Vinegar

Place all of your spices in a bowl and mix. Slowly add your vinegar. I cant remember exactly how much I used.
You want your spices to look like wet sand/paste so you can rub it on your pork and have it stick.

Crock Pot Ingredients:
1 Yellow Onion (chopped)
2 Garlic Cloves (crushed)
1 (15-ounce) Can Fire Roasted Tomatoes
4 to 5 Pound Pork Shoulder

Put the onion and garlic in first, then place your seasoned pork on top.
Next pour the tomatoes over it. Cover. Cook on High for 4-6 hours.

The pork will fall off the bone. That is how you know it is ready.
Remove the pork and shred into a separate bowl.

Cilantro Lime Sauce:
1/4 Cup Lime Juice (fresh)
2 Tablespoons Vinegar
1/2 Bunch Cilantro
1 Tablespoon of Honey
1 Tablespoon of Brown Sugar
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/3 Clove Garlic (minced)
1 1/2 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1 1/2 cups of Salad or Olive Oil

In a blender, mix your cilantro, lime juice and vinegar. Next add your garlic, sugar, honey and salt.
Add mustard. Then, slowly add your oil.

For Tacos:
Avocado
Corn Tortillas

The avocado is a must! The fatty avocado combined with the savory pork and the citrus sauce made this taco outstanding!

Enjoy

Joy