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This sweet and savory pineapple salsa is a bright and fresh combination of ripe pineapple, peppers, onions and cilantro, all tossed together and seasoned with lime juice. Pineapple salsa is perfect served as a dip for chips, or a topping for tacos or grilled meats. Ingredients 3 cups finely diced pineapple 1/3 cup minced red onion 1 large jalapeno seeds and ribs removed, then minced 1 red bell pepper cored, seeded and finely diced 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons lime juice salt to taste Instructions Place the pineapple, red onion, jalapeno, bell pepper and cilantro in a bowl. Stir in the lime juice and salt; Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day before serving. Serve in a bowl, or in a hollowed out pineapple. More Deliciouse Recipe  PINEAPPLE SALSA @ dinneratthezoo.com

Southern Potato Salad is super creamy with a blend of mayonnaise and mustard, hard-boiled eggs, sweet onion, sweet pickle relish, and celery. It is a potluck must and the only recipe for potato salad you need. There’s nothing like a bowl of good old-fashioned southern Potato Salad. A go to potato salad recipe is something everyone needs to have on hand. Southern Potato Salad is super creamy with a blend of mayonnaise and mustard, hard-boiled eggs, sweet onion, sweet pickle relish, and celery. Ingredients 3 pounds medium russet potatoes 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup yellow mustard 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish 1 stalk celery, chopped 1/2 sweet onion, chopped 4 hard boiled eggs, 3 chopped and 1 sliced paprika Instructions Cut each potato in half. Place in a large pot and cover with 1 inch of water. Add 2 teaspoons salt and bring to a simmer. Simmer until fork tender all the way through, about 20 minutes. Drain well. Let...

Quick to cook and difficult to fail, spicy cumin chicken thighs with green beans is inspired by a popular Chinese street food. An easy pan-fried dish full of flavour.  This is not a classic Chinese dish, but inspired by a popular street food I used to have back in my home province of Gansu, in China. It’s called Yang Rou Chuan In my recipe, I use both cumin powder and whole cumin seeds, the same for chilli too (both powder and flakes). This helps to maximize the fragrance of the spices, and to create an appealing finished look. If you are not accustom to very hot food, please feel free to reduce the amount of chilli powder and flakes (or use milder ones). However, I wouldn’t suggest reducing the cumin as it’s really the soul of this dish. Quick to cook and difficult to fail, spicy cumin chicken thighs with green beans is inspired by a popular Chinese street food. An easy pan-fried dish full of flavour. Ingredients 300g / 10oz green beans 1 pinch salt 6 skinless, boneless chicken th...

Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 cup finely chopped white mushrooms 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 1 pound lean ground beef (7% or less) 1/2 cup quick cooking or old-fashioned oats (not instant) 2 large egg whites (I use 1 whole egg instead) 3 tablespoons ketchup (plus more for brushing on top) 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves (not ground thyme) 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 teaspoon minced fresh) HOW TO MAKE: Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Spray a 4-1/2 x 8-1/2-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, onion, carrot, and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer this mixture to a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients to the vegetables in the bowl and mix well. Press the meatloaf into the prepared loaf pan. Bake the meatl...

We’re chasing winter blues away with bright and tangy winter citrus and Asian hoisin glaze. This citrus hoisin glazed roasted sheet pan cod is a one pan dinner takes less than 30 minutes to make.  It’s completely gluten and carb free. It’s perfect for cold January nights, but is completely diet friendly. Okay. So, let’s break it down. To be honest, there’s not really too much to say. This may be one of the easiest dinners you make all year. You mix the sauce in a measuring jug. Place everything on a tray. Pour half the glaze over the cod and roast. Brush the cod with more glaze. Aaaaannnnd we’re done. We're chasing winter blues away with bright and tangy winter citrus and Asian hoisin glaze. This citrus hoisin glazed roasted sheet pan cod is a one pan dinner takes less than 30 minutes to make.  It's completely gluten and carb free. It's perfect for cold January nights, but is completely diet friendly. Ingredients 2 cod loin fillets or other firm white fish For the glaze 1/3...

Ritz crackers are definitely one of our Achilles heels, in that it’s incredibly difficult to stop snacking on them once we have one…so, add them to a creamy chicken casserole and you can understand why it’s a truly delicious, addictive dish that everyone loves. Basically, you make this and it’s game over. We love it for how good it tastes and the fact that it’s a breeze to make – does it get any better than that after a long day? INGREDIENTS 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded 1 (10.75 oz.) can cream of chicken soup 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 sleeve ritz crackers, crushed 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon paprika, garnish 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste PREPARATION Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. Combine soup and sour cream in a large bowl, then stir in shredded chicken. Season generously with salt and pepper, and stir in Italian ...

Unlike the most Candied Pecans which are usually hard coated, these are light and covered with powdered sugar. They’re more addicting than potato chips, and make a great gift! These have practically become a permanent fixture in my house. Seriously. I’ve lost count of how many batches I have made…and how many people have become indebted to me by leaving them on the counter top, greeting friends and family as they walk through the door. Like most pralines, they’re best warm from the oven. But I’ve doubled the recipe and stored them for weeks – hiding them from Paul and the kids, which is the only way they will last that long – still fantastic. Make a batch for yourself. Or even better, for the loved ones in your life. A cup of these in a cellophane bag, with a cute ribbon as holiday gifts, and everyone will be indebted to you. These Candied Pecans are an easy and fantastic treat for parties, holidays, or gifts. INGREDIENTS • 3 egg whites • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 1 cup granulated sugar • 1...