Sunday, September 30, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #183 - Barbecued Chuck Roast

4 pounds Round (7-bone chuck roast), Cut 2" thick
2 teaspoons Meat tenderizer
3 each Green onions, chopped
1 each Garlic clove
1/4 each Green Pepper (diced)
2 each Stalks Celery, diced
1/2 teaspoon Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Rosemary
1 dash Cayenne
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup Burgundy wine
3 tablespoons Peanut oil

Slash fat edges. Sprinkle both sides of roast evenly with meat tenderizer.
Pierce meat deeply all over with fork.

Place in shallow dish and top with green onions, garlic, green pepper,
celery, oregano, rosemary and cayenne.

Combine worcestershire, burgundy and oil and pour over meat. Refrigerate
overnight, turning meat several times, each time spooning the chopped
ingredients over top again.

Sear both sides over glowing coals. Raise grill and continue cooking,
having meat about six inches from heat, until done as desired. Allow from
50 to 60 minues for total cooking time. Brush frequently during cooking with
any remaining marinade.

Saturday, September 29, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #182 - Shrimp On The Barbie

12 Giant Prawns, shelled and heads and tails intact
1/4 cup Butter
1 cup Orange juice (freshly, squeezed)
2 tablespoons Sherry
1 teaspoon Orange Zest (grated)
2 each Green onions, tops and white
1 teaspoon Ginger root, (freshly grated)

Soak a dozen long wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Then push
skewers through prawns, lengthwise, from head to tail with only 1 to a
skewer. Combine all ingredients in saucepan and cook over medium to
low heat, stirring, until butter is completely melted. Dip skewered prawns
in the orange sauce and position on oiled grill rack about 4 inches above
the coals. Baste liberally with sauce and grill for 2 minutes. Turn the
prawn over and baste again, cooking for another 2 minutes. Smaller
prawn will be done at this point, but continue basting and turning larger
prawn until they are pink and cooked through. Remove from heat
immediately when done, as they will get tough if overcooked. Use any
remaining sauce for a dip for the prawns.

Friday, September 28, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #181 - Grilled Halibut With Oriental Sauce

1/4 cup orange juice
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
2 Tablespoons ketchup
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
2 Tablespoons fresh parsley or 1 Tbsp dried parsley, chopped
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 Teaspoon oregano
1/2 Teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
4 6-oz. halibut steaks, cleaned
1 cup Apple Wood chips

Combine orange juice, soy sauce, ketchup, oil, parsley, lemon juice,
oregano, pepper and garlic in a small bowl. Brush the mixture evenly on the
steaks, refrigerate.

Brush the grill lightly with oil. Light the coals or gas grill. Soak the
apple wood chips in water for about 45 minutes. When the coals turn white
add the wood chips. When the chips start to smoke place the steaks on the
grill rack and cook turning once, about 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until
the steaks flake when tested with a fork.

Thursday, September 27, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #180 - Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables

1 pound Large onion
1 pound Red bell pepper
1 pound Green bell pepper
1 pound Yellow squash
1 pound Zucchini squash
1 cup Olive oil
1/3 cup Italian seasoning

Peel onions and cut top-to-bottom in large wedges. Cut tops from bell
peppers, remove core, and cut in large top-to-bottom pieces. Trim ends
from squash and cut in diagonal rounds, about 1/2" thick. Toss all
vegetables in a large bowl with olive oil and seasoning, breaking up the
onion wedges somewhat. Place in a single layer on a very hot grill
(watch out for the flare-ups!) and grill, turning occasionally, until peppers
are slightly charred and veggies are tender (about 5 minutes).

Serve immediately. These are also good refrigerated, then microwaved
to reheat.

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #179 - Grilled Leek And Sweet Pepper

2 medium leeks, green tops trimmed, split up to the root ends, cleaned
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 large red bell pepper
1 large yellow bell pepper
4 Tablespoon unsalted butter
1 large clove, garlic, minced fine
1/3 cup dry vermouth
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
12 oz. fresh fettuccine
1 Tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 cup Apple Wood chips

Prepare a medium-hot fire in the grill. Coat the leeks with olive oil.

When the coals are covered in gray ash add the presoaked chips to the fire.

When the chips start to smoke place the leeks and peppers on the cooking
grid directly over the fire.
Grill, turning as needed, until leeks are tender and golden brown, about
10-12 minutes, and skin of peppers is charred, about 15 minutes. Remove the
leeks from grill and let cool. Remove the peppers from the grill and place
in a paper or plastic bag and seal; set aside and allow to steam.

When cool, trim root ends from leeks, then cut into thin strips. Peel and
seed bell peppers and cut into thin strips.

Meanwhile, heat a large pot of water to boiling.

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook,
stirring frequently, until pale golden. Add vermouth, and reduce to syrupy
consistency. Stir in leeks and peppers and season with salt and pepper.
Salt boiling water, add pasta, and cook until tender but still firm to the
bite. Drain thoroughly, add to skillet and toss well. Sprinkle with thyme
and serve hot.

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #178 - Baby Back Ribs With Mustard Sauce

1/3 cup Brown sugar
1/4 cup Onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup Vinegar
1/4 cup Mustard
1/2 teaspoon Celery seed
1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder
4 pounds Pork spareribs, or pork loin ribs, cut into pieces

For sauce, in a saucepan combine brown sugar, onion, vinegar, mustard,
celery seed and garlic powder. Bring to boiling, stirring till sugar
dissolves. Preheat grill. Adjust heat for indirect cooking. Place ribs
on grill rack over medium heat. Cover and grill for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or
till ribs are tender and no pink remains. Brush occasionally with sauce the
last 15 minutes of grilling.

Monday, September 24, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #177 - Apple Smoked Barbecue Ribs

2 slabs baby back ribs, or spareribs
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup Apple Wood Chips
barbecue sauce (recipe follows)

Preheat oven to 400F. Rub cinnamon, cloves and pepper into
both sides of ribs. Place ribs on wire rack on baking pan.

Bake for 3 hours until tender.

Soak wood chips in water for 30 minutes. Prepare grill.
Place apple wood chips directly in the center of hot barbecue
coals. Baste ribs and place on grill above wood chips. Cover,
grill and cook for 10 minutes. Turn ribs, baste again and cook
another 10 minutes or until ribs are browned but still moist.

Barbecue Sauce:
2-15 oz. cans tomato sauce
1/2 cup molasses
10 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons dry mustard
fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1/2 cup red wine vinegar

Combine all ingredients except vinegar in saucepan. Simmer,
covered, on low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add
vinegar to taste and simmer for another 15 minutes. Chill at
least 24 hours, or until ready to use.

Sunday, September 23, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #176 - Memphis−Style Barbecued Ribs

3 Pound Racks baby back ribs
2 Teaspoon Salt
2 Teaspoon Coarse ground black pepper
Apple Juice for Basting
1 Cup Red wine vinegar
2 Cup Onion, chopped
2 Garlic, cloves, minced
1/4 Cup Mustard, yellow prepared
1/2 Cup Brown sugar, packed
2 Cup Ketchup
2 Lemons, thinly sliced
1 Teaspoon Louisiana hot sauce

Trim as much fat as possible from ribs. On bone side, work knife tip beneath
membrane that covers bone until finger tips can be worked beneath rack
membrane, loosening enough to get firm grip. Then peel membrane off rack.

With paring knife, scrape any fat away from bone.

Sprinkle ribs on both sides with even, light coating of salt and pepper.
Place ribs, bone-side-down on grill. Grill over low fire 1 1/2 hours, turning
every 15 to 20 minutes, replenishing fire as necessary. Baste with apple
juice at every turn during first half of cooking period either by brushing
on, or simply spraying apple juice from spray bottle. If smoking with
indirect heat, turn at 1 hour intervals, cooking 4 to 6 hours.

Combine vinegar, onion, garlic, mustard, sugar and hot sauce in blender.

Blend until smooth. Place in saucepan and add ketchup. Simmer 20 minutes.
Add lemon slices. Stir occasionally to keep from sticking. Use sauce as
frequent baste for last half of cooking period, whether grilling or smoking,
being careful not to burn ribs. Serve remaining sauce on side.

Saturday, September 22, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #175 - Grilled Key Lime Chicken

3 pounds Chicken breasts; boneless, skinless
1 cup Key lime juice
1 tablespoon Honey
3/4 cup Water
1/2 teaspoon Fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Ground thyme
2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
1 tablespoon Fresh ginger; peel, grated

Combine all ingredients except chicken in blender or food processor.
Process until combined well. Pour over chicken. Cover and let
marinate in the refrigerator overnight. Grill over hot coals, turning
once, until done. Garnish with cilantro and lime slices.

Friday, September 21, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #174 - Barbecued Orange Chicken

2 1/2 lbs chicken parts
BBQ Sauce:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 orange zest, removed with grater, orange
slices reserved for salad

Salad:
1 large, ripe tomato
1 orange, sectioned (without rind, see above)
2 scallions, chopped
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/8 Teaspoon salt
1/8 Teaspoon pepper

Prepare grill; heat coals. In medium bowl, mix together all barbecue
ingredients until smooth. Place chicken on grill away from center heat,
skin-side-down; cook 15 minutes. Turn chicken and grill for 10 additional
minutes. Brush chicken pieces with sauce and turn occasionally; cooking
for additional 10 minutes. Cut tomato into wedges and place in medium
bowl. Use sharp paring knife to cut out white pith off orange. Remove
orange sections and add them to tomato. Sprinkle with oil, vinegar and
scallions; toss. Season with salt and pepper and toss again. Serve
chicken with salad on the side.

Thursday, September 20, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #173 - Cinnamon Honey Wings

2 1/2 pounds Chicken wings
4 each Garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup Olive oil
2 tablespoons Soy sauce
1/4 cup Vinegar, rice
1/4 cup Honey, mild
1-1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon, ground
1 teaspoon Thyme
1/2 teaspoon Ginger, ground
1/2 teaspoon Mustard, dry
1 cup Apple Wood Chips

Mix all ingredients (except chips) in a plastic bag then knead occasionally
for 2 hours. Soak wood chips in water for 30 minutes. Prepare fire in grill.
Add chips to hot coals. Cook wings on the grill for about 10 minutes on
one side, then turn and baste with the marinade. Continue cooking
10 minutes or until done. Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed.

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #172 - Maple Barbecued Chicken

4 skinless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons maple syrup
3 tablespoons chili sauce
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup Apple Wood Chips

Soak Apple Chips in water for 30 minutes. Preheat grill. Combine syrup,
chili sauce, vinegar and mustard together in a saucepan. Let simmer for
5 minutes. Brush chicken with the oil and season with salt and pepper.

Add wood chips to coals. Place chicken on grill and cook for 10-15 minutes
or until fork tender. Turn occasionally and brush generously with sauce in
the last few minutes before they are done.

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #171 - Kansas City Rib Rub

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup paprika
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
3/4 tablespoon garlic powder
3/4 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne

Mix all ingredients together and store in an air tight container.

Monday, September 17, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #170 - Chili Paste

1 Lemon (and zest)
1 Lime (and zest)
1 orange (and zest)
1/2 green chili, or more to taste (chopped with or without seeds)
5 garlic cloves (finely crushed)
3 tablespoons mild chili powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Mix 1/2 teaspoon of each fruit zest and all the juices with other
ingredients. Add more spices if desired. Let stand at least 30 minutes
before using (should thicken).

Sunday, September 16, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #169 - Cajun Blackening Spices

5 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground dried thyme
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon finely ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Mix together and store in an air-tight container.

Saturday, September 15, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #168 - Carolina BBQ Rub

2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup paprika

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well; use as a dry rub on
beef, chicken, lamb or pork.

Friday, September 14, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #167 - Molasses Orange Barbecue Sauce

1 Can Tomato soup, condensed (10 3/4 Ounce)
1 Can Tomato sauce, 8 Ounce can
1/2 Cup Molasses, light
1/2 Cup Vinegar
1/2 Cup Brown sugar, packed
1/4 Cup Vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon Minced onion, instant
1 Tablespoon Seasoned salt
1 Tablespoon Dry mustard
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 Tablespoon Orange peel, finely shredded
1-1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper, black
1/4 Teaspoon Garlic powder

In a saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and
simmer uncovered fo 20 minutes. Use to baste beef or poultry last
15 minutes of grilling.

Thursday, September 13, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #166 - Tennessee BBQ Sauce

1 Cup Catsup
1/2 Cup Vinegar
1/4 Cup Worcestershire sauce
2 Cup Water
1 Onions, chopped
1/2 Cup Brown sugar
1 Teaspoon Celery seed
1/2 Teaspoon Salt

Combine ingredients in small saucepan and bring to boil. Simmer until
reduced to thick sauce, stirring occasionally.

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #165 - Watermelon Barbecue Sauce

1 - 6 Pound Seedless Watermelon chunk
8 Ounces Tomato Paste
1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
2 Cups Firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 Cup Sherry
2 Teaspoons Lemon juice
1 Teaspoon Liquid smoke

Cut the melon into pieces and place in a saucepan. Cook it uncovered over
medium heat until the melon is the consistency of applesauce (approximately
2-3 hours). Stir it occasionally. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer
uncovered over low heat for 2 hours. Allow to cool to room temperature
before using.

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #164 - Jack Daniel's Grilling Sauce

1/2 cup pineapple juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup Jack Daniel's Whiskey

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Dip meat in sauce and place on grill
over hot coals. When meat is turned, brush with sauce. Grill to desired
degree of doneness. Just before meat is removed from grill, brush again
with sauce. Makes enough for 8 servings.

Monday, September 10, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #163 - Honey Spiced BBQ Sauce

1 1/4 Cup Catchup
2/3 Cup Salad oil
3/4 Cup Vinegar
5 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 Cup Honey
2 Tablespoon Dry mustard
3 Teaspoon Ginger, fresh grated
1 Lemon, sliced thinly
3 Tablespoons Butter

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and heat to blend together.

Remove lemon peel before basting.

Sunday, September 9, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #162 - Beer Barbecue Sauce

1 cup Prepared barbecue sauce
1 cup Ketchup
2/3 cup Beer
1/4 cup Honey or Molasses
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
2 Garlic cloves, minced
2 Onions, finely chopped

In large bowl, combine barbecue sauce, ketchup, beer, honey, lemon juice,
vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, pepper, garlic
and onions. Place food in marinade and let stand at room tepmerature for
up to 2 hours or in refrigerator overnight. When ready to cook, remove food
and place marinade in saucepan and cook for 10 minutes or until thickened.
Use as sauce for basting or serving with cooked food.

Saturday, September 8, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #161 - Spicy Fruit Salad

1 - 16 ounce can of peaches
2 - 3 inch long cinnamon sticks
3/4 teaspoon of allspice
2 large navel oranges
2 large pink grapefruits
1 small pineapple
2 pints of strawberries
3 kiwi fruits
2 tablespoons of crystallized ginger root

Drain syrup from the peaches into a small saucepan. Place peaches
in a large bowl. Over medium-high heat, heat syrup, cinnamon, and
ground allspice to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer
10 minutes. Set syrup mixture aside to cool while preparing fruit.

Grate peel from 1 orange, set aside. Cut peel from oranges and
grapefruits. To catch juice, hold fruit over bowl with peaches and
cut sections from oranges and grapefruits between membranes; drop
sections into bowl. Cut peel and core from pineapple; cut fruit
into 1/2 inch chunks. Add pineapple to fruit in bowl. Pour syrup
mixture over fruit in bowl. Add grated orange peel; toss. Cover
and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Just before serving, hull strawberries; cut strawberries in half
if large. Cut peel from kiwi. Slice each kiwi lengthwise into
6 wedges. Toss strawberries and kiwi with fruit mixture. Place in
serving bowl and sprinkle with crystallized ginger.

Friday, September 7, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #160 - Grilled Caribbean Chicken Salad

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup teriyaki marinade (store bought)
4 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
4 cups chopped green leaf lettuce
1 cup chopped red cabbage
5.5 oz. can pineapple chunks in juice, drained
tortilla chips

PICO DE GALLO:
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup diced spanish onion
2 tsps. chopped fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and de-ribbed
2 tsps. finely minced fresh cilantro
pinch of salt

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and chill.

HONEY LIME DRESSING:
1/4 cup Grey Poupon dijon mustard
1/4 cup honey
1-1/2 Tbsps. sugar
1 Tbsp. sesame oil
1-1/2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1-1/2 tsps. lime juice

Blend all the ingredients in a small bowl with an electric mixer,

Cover and chill.

Marinate the chicken in the teriyaki for at least two hours. Use a
resealable plastic bag. Put in fridge. Preheat outdoor or indoor
grill. Grill the chicken for 4-5 mins. per side or until done. Toss
the lettuces and cabbage together and divide into 2 large serving
size salad bowls. Divide the pico de gallo and pour in equal portions
over the two bowls of greens. Divide the pineapple and sprinkle on
salads. Break tortilla chips into large chunks and sprinkle on salads.

Slice the grilled chicken into thin strips and divide among bowls.

Pour the dressing into two small bowls and serve with the salads.

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #159 - Mushroom Antipasto Pasta Salad

4 cups pasta, cold, cooked
2 cups white mushrooms, sliced
1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
1 cup salami, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup provolone cheese, cut into bite-size pieces
1 jar (6 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, (with liquid)
1/4 cup Italian dressing
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

To the pasta, add the mushrooms, peppers, salami, cheese, and
artichoke hearts with liquid. Mix in Italian dressing; season with
salt and ground black pepper to taste. Top with chopped basil.

Allow flavors to blend for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #158 - Fruit Salad with Champagne Sauce

1 cup kiwi, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1 cup figs, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1 cup grapes, sliced in half
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced in half
1 cup fresh raspberries
2 egg yolks
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup Champagne

Heat broiler to its highest setting.

Divide the cut fruits into 4 soup plates, arranging them
decoratively. Make sauce by combining egg yolks and sugar in
a mixing bowl. Whisk briskly until the yolks begin to turn a
light lemony color. Add the Champagne a little bit at a time,
whisking constantly until well blended.

Place the mixing bowl in a pot or pan and pour about 1 inch
of water around it. Bring the water to a simmer and continue
to whisk vigorously until the mixture becomes light and foamy.

Once the mixture starts to thicken, remove the bowl from the
heat. Do not overcook. Continue to whisk for 10 seconds.

Pour equal amounts of sauce over each fruit salad. Place the
plates under the broiler about 3 inches from the source of
heat and allow them to cook just until they are lightly
browned on the surface, rotating as needed.

Serve immediately with remaining Champagne to accompany.

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #157 - Sugar Snap Salad

4 cups bibb (or butter) lettuce
4 cups sugar snap peas, string removed
3 tablespoons minced shallots
4 teaspoons sherry vinegar
salt and black pepper, to taste
7 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons chopped italian flat leaf parsley

Wash and dry the lettuce and tear into bite-sized pieces.

Make the vinaigrette by combining the shallots, vinegar, salt,
pepper and olive oil and set aside.

Make an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and cold
water and set that aside.

In a large pot, blanch peas in boiling water for about 3 minutes,
until peas are bright green and cooked but still crunchy.

Immediately, drain the peas and plunge into the ice bath.

Once the peas have cooled and stopped cooking remove them from
the ice bath. Remove excess water from peas by blotting with a
paper towel. Up to this point, the salad can be made a day in
advance, refrigerated as separate components. Use the lettuce
to line the bottom of a serving dish and add peas, basil, and
parsley to another bowl. Add vinaigrette and toss. Put this
mixture on top of the lettuce and serve immediately.

Monday, September 3, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #156 - Poached Chicken and Walnut Salad

2 whole chicken breasts (with skin on and bone in)
1 celery stalk
1 onion, sliced
6 peppercorns
chicken broth
3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup walnuts
mixed greens: watercress, arugula, red leaf lettuce, radicchio

Place chicken breasts in pan or skillet. Add celery, onion and
peppercorns. Add enough broth to cover chicken. Bring to a boil,
then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until just tender, about
20 minutes. Cool chicken and remove skin. Pull chicken off bone
in strips.

In a saucepan, combine olive oil, vinegar and walnuts. Cook
until somewhat thickened and liquid is reduced.

Wash greens and tear into pieces. Place greens on four salad
dishes, then arrange chicken on each plate of greens.

Pour oil-vinegar mixture on top.

Sunday, September 2, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #155 - Zucchini Slaw

6 medium zucchini, grated (1 1/2 lbs)
2 teaspoons salt
1 large carrot, grated
1 sweet red pepper, julienned
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 stalk celery, julienned
2 tablespoons each chopped fresh dill and parsley

Dressing:
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon horseradish
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Combine zucchini and salt; toss well. Place in colander;
let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse under cold water; drain and
squeeze out excess moisture. Place zucchini in bowl and add
carrot, red pepper, onion and celery; toss well. Sprinkle
with parsley and dill. Combine mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar,
oil, honey, horseradish and pepper; stir into zucchini mixture.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Saturday, September 1, 2007

Luto Ni Aling Doray #154 - Rice Salad

3 cups cold cooked rice
1/2 cup cooked peas
1/2 cup cooked corn
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup red and green pepper, chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Toss with olive oil and chill
overnight in refrigerator before serving. Garnish with orange
sections.