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Showing posts with label mango. Show all posts

SANDRA’S TROPICAL MANGO-PAPAYA-PINEAPPLE-BANANA SMOOTHIES

A taste of the tropics with every sip
that will definitely put 
a 'spring in your step'...
Servings: (2)
Prep: 10 Mins.

INGREDIENTS

--Non-dairy smoothies--

1 frozen banana (I freeze mine in quarters)
1 cup pineapple chunks in light syrup (retain juice)
1 diced ripe papaya
1 diced ripe mango
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
4 mint leaves, torn

Ganish:
Whole mint leaves






METHOD


Place all ingredients in blender in order listed.  


Pulse several times, 
and then puree until smooth and incorporated, about 1 minute.  

Serve in a tall glass with a straw and a sprig of fresh mint. ~ Enjoy!

SANDRA'S ORIGINAL ORANGE-MANGO PORK RIBS

I prepared these Orange-Mango Ribs
for our Friday night family get-together
and they were a hit, along with my
and Coleslaw...
Servings: (10-12)
Prep: 10 Mins. |
3 hrs. 45 Mins.

INGREDIENTS:

Pork Ribs:
6.5 lbs. (2 racks) seasoned pork ribs -- [We purchased ours from Costco]

Marinade:
2 cups orange/mango juice
-- (I use Naked brand)
2 (1.06-oz.) pkts. dry teriyaki marinade mix
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
2 teaspoons smoked paprika

Sauce:
1-1/2 cups orange/mango juice
1-1/2 cups prepared barbecue sauce (I used Bull’s-Eye Original)
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar

METHOD:

Trim ribs, and place in large, shallow non-reactive glass baking dish, 
then set aside.

 In a small bowl, combine marinade ingredients, 
and pour over ribs in baking dish. 
Cover, and let marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.


Preheat oven to 350 degrees (or with grill over in-direct heat).

Remove ribs from marinade mixture, but do not discard marinade. 
Cover baking pan tightly with heavy-duty foil, and bake for 2 hours 
(or over in-direct heat on a covered grill).


While ribs are baking/grilling, 
make the sauce by first adding the leftover marinade to a small saucepan. 
Bring to a boil for 5 minutes over high heat. 
Reduce heat to medium and add the sauce ingredients. 
Simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes to reduce and thicken, 
then remove from heat. 
Pour half the sauce into a small bowl for basting ribs while cooking. 
Reserve the other half in the covered saucepan separately for serving.


Remove ribs from oven, then uncover.


Carefully baste par-baked ribs 
with the designated sauce in the bowl.


Continue baking/grilling, uncovered, for 30 minutes longer, 
then re-brushing half way through baking with designated sauce. 


Cut ribs into serving portions and place on a platter, 
along with the other designated serving sauce from saucepan 
that was reheated, then poured into a small bowl for dipping.

SANDRA’S FRESH MANGO-BANANA-STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE (Non-Dairy)

This is a creation I made today 
per a request for a non-dairy, 
full-bodied and fruity smoothie...

[This photograph was featured in 
BEST PICTURES OF Website on 6-1-11 - Yay!;
'Smoothie Web' just featured a wonderful review 
http://www.smoothieweb.com/ - very, very nice!; 
and it was also featured on 8-18-11 
http://www.trendykeys.blogspot.com/ 
- I am honored!

This recipe and photos of it were
feature once again on 6-9-12
at http://whatscookinglove.blogspot.com
/2012/06/layered-strawberry-mango-smoothies.html 

Another mention of this recipe
was found listed on 5-10-13
http://www.whatscookinglove.com/2012/06/
layered-strawberry-mango-smoothies.html
Servings: (2)
Prep:  10 Mins.

Posted: by Sandra 

INGREDIENTS

***1st layer:
1 mango, peeled, pitted and chopped
½ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
3 medium ice cubes

***2nd Layer:
1 banana, chopped
10 strawberries, cut in half
1 tablespoon lime juice
3 medium ice cubes

METHOD

In a blender, puree the mango, orange juice, lime juice, honey, and ice cubes, until smooth, and divide amongst 2 straight-sided 8 oz. glasses, and set aside.

Rinse blender, then puree banana, strawberries, lemon juice, and ice cubes, until smooth, and gently pour into glasses while trying to maintain a line separating the layers. ~ Enjoy!

SANDRA’S SPRING STRAWBERRY KIWI MANGO TARTLETS


What a wonderful way to bring in 
a fine spring day 
with such an exquisite dessert...
Yields: (4 mini-tartlets,
or large tartlet)
Prep/Bake:  20 Mins.
+ crust cooling time

Posted by Sandra 

INGREDIENTS

***Crust:
1 refrigerated, prepared pie crust
(Or make make this recipe using: Sandra’s Pie Crust recipe)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar mixed with a dash of cinnamon

***Filling:
1 (3.4 oz. box) vanilla instant filling mix --(4.5-cup serving size)
2 cups milk
1/2 vanilla bean, scraped of inner seed pods (or 1 tsp. vanilla extract)
2 tablespoons apricot-pineapple jam

***Topping:
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
2 fresh kiwis, peeled, and sliced
1 fresh mango, deseeded, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons apricot-pineapple jam

--Prepared whipped cream

METHOD

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Unroll crust and cut into large enough circles to fit into individual tartlet tins with removable bottoms, and lightly dust each tartlet crust with sugar/cinnamon mixture.  Prick bottoms and sides of crusts with a fork.  Bake for about 8 minutes, until light and golden brown.  Remove from oven, and let crusts cool completely.

Meanwhile, prepare the filling in a medium bowl by mixing all the filling ingredients with a wire whisk, until well blended and thick for 3 to 5 minutes. Pour equally into cooled tartlet shells. Arrange the sliced strawberries, kiwis, and mangos randomly over filling.

In a small glass bowl, heat the jam in the microwave for 20 seconds; stirring to combine.  Brush warm jam over the fruit to glaze, and refrigerate tartlets for at least 1 hour before serving.  Serve by topping each tartlet with whipped cream. – Enjoy!

SANDRA'S HALIBUT and KING SALMON PINWHEELS with MANGO SALSA PUREE

These are absolutely divine ~
and in hindsight the only thing 

I'd do differently is to place 
the sauce beneath the pinwheels
 to provide a better view 

of the handiwork...


[Featured, I found on 2-24-12 at: 
http://www.fast-and-easy-recipes.com/mexican-salmon-recipe/]
Servings: (4 to 6)
Prep: 15 Mins. |
Cook: 6 Mins.

Posted: by Sandra

INGREDIENTS

***Halibut and Salmon Pinwheels
2 (6 oz.) skinless and boneless king salmon fillets
2 (6 oz.) skinless and boneless halibut fillets
2 tablespoons extra light olive oil
4 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
4 tablespoons almond seeds, toasted, and finely chopped
kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste

--Toothpicks
--Cooking spray

***Mango Puree (Yields 2-1/2 cups)
1 mango, peeled, deseeded, and chopped
¼ red onion, chopped
1 plum tomato, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
Butterflied
(not cut through in center)
1 jalapeno, de-seeded, de-ribbed, and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
A halibut and salmon pinwheel
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil

Grilling pinwheels
--Prepared steamed jasmine rice
--Grape tomatoes

METHOD

Combine all of the Mango Puree ingredients, except the olive oil and pulse a few times in blender, and then puree for 1 minute until smooth. Drizzle in the olive oil while pureeing for 15 seconds longer, and set aside.

Cut each of the halibut and salmon fillets across into 1” thick strips. Starting at the thinnest end about 1/3 the way back, and fillet in half just before end and open to form long 6” to 7” long by 1” wide strips. Place the salmon inside the halibut strips and roll up to form a pinwheel, and secure by inserting a toothpick from the side through the center of each.

Heat a stovetop grill pan (or skillet) to medium-high heat, and spray with oil. Pat dry each of the pinwheels, and spray with oil, and then coat with toasted seed and nut mixture, pressing securely so they adhere. Place in hot grill pan, and cook on each side for 3 to 4 minutes, for a total of 6 to 8 minutes (please do not over cook or fish will be dry).

To serve, drizzle a bit of Mango Salsa Puree onto serving platter, remove toothpics from pinwheels and place over sauce.  Serve remaining Mango Salsa Puree in a small dish along side. I serve this with steamed jasmine rice, and fresh grape tomatoes. – Enjoy!

SANDRA'S FRESH N' SPICY MANGO SALSA PUREE with VEGGIES and CHIPS

 A light and refreshing appetizer, 
with a slightly spicy fresh fruit dip...
Yields: (2-1/2 cups)
Prep: 5 Mins.

Posted by Sandra

INGREDIENTS

1 mango, peeled, deseeded, and chopped
¼ red onion, chopped
1 plum tomato, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 jalapeno, deseeded, de-ribbed, and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil

METHOD

Combine all of the Mango Puree ingredients, except the olive oil and pulse a few times in blender, and then puree for 1 minute until smooth. Drizzle in the olive oil while pureeing for 15 seconds more. Pour into a decorative serving bowl.


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Tip:  This is wonderful with tortilla chips and veggies as a dip, or over salad as a dressing, or as an accompaniment with your favorite fish, pork, or chicken entrees.


SANDRA'S TANTALIZING HALIBUT TROPICAL QUESADILLAS

A beautiful and refreshing 
twist on typical quesadillas...
Serves (2)
Prep: 5 mins. |
Cook: 4 mins.

Posted by Sandra

INGREDIENTS:

-4 (10”) flour tortillas
-1 sm. jar of mango salsa (or peach)
-1 cooked halibut steak, broken into small pieces
-4 slices of canadian bacon, chopped
-1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
-¼ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
-1 green onion, finely chopped
-1/2 cup mexican blend cheese, grated (or more, if desired)

METHOD:

Lightly spray a medium nonstick skillet with oil, and heat to medium.

Meanwhile, layout 2 of the tortillas and spread each with a layer of salsa; topping each equally with remaining ingredients. Gently place one of the filled tortillas in the heated skillet, and then top with a plain tortilla and cook for 2 minutes over medium heat, and then flip and continue cooking for 2 more minutes on the other side. Repeat to make the second quesadilla.

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TIP: These quesadillas are wonderful served with a side of assorted melon chunks, or a garden salad. I also make them on the grill, which adds even more flavor, including using pepper jack cheese instead for a bit of a spicier kick.

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