Recipes

Alexandra’s Fish Chowder with Ciabatta Bread

Alexandra’s Fish Chowder with Ciabatta Bread

Manhattan Fish Chowder is the tomato broth-based fish stew that is New York’s version of creamy New England chowder. My version is a little of both!

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Elevate taco Tuesday with Alexandra's Pikliz

Tacos with Alexandra's Pikliz

Ingredients- Ground Beef/Ground Turkey/Meatless Beef/Chicken/Shrimp/Fish (your choice)- Taco shells, hard or soft, your choice- Rice (Vigo brand, Yellow Rice or Cilantro Lime Rice), as a side- Yellow onion, small, slicedTaco Seasoning or- Tomato sauce- Olive oil- Chili powder- Cumin- Oregano- Badia’s Season Complete (a combination of dried onion, garlic, salt, spices and herbs)- Lawry’s Seasoned SaltToppings- Avocado or guacamole- Cherry tomatoes halved- Green onion chopped- Red onion chopped- Flat leaf parsley chopped- Fresh cilantro finely chopped- Limes quartered- Sour cream (add a tablespoon or two of Alexandra’s Pikliz)- Shredded cheese (your choice)- Alexandra’s Pikliz, Spicy Pepper RelishDirections- Add your preferred...

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Chimichurri Shrimp with Rice and a touch of Alexandra's Pikliz.

Chimichurri Shrimp and Rice with Alexandra's Pikliz

Ingredients - Large shrimp (of course you can use fresh shrimp! I simply prefer the Costco branded, Kirkland Farm Raised Cooked Tail-on and Peeled Frozen shrimp, 2 lbs., 31-40 count, or 21-25 count for larger prawn-like in size) - Rice (Vigo brand, Basmati Rice or Cilantro Lime Rice)- Avocado or guacamole- Green onion chopped- Fresh shallot- Flat leaf parsley chopped- Fresh cilantro- Garlic- Fresh Olive oil- Irish butter- Fresh squeed lemon or lime juice (your choice)- White crisp and dry sauvignon blanc wine ( I have never used cooking wine)- Kosher salt- Black ground pepper- Badia’s Season Complete (a combination...

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This Mediterranean Grilled Chicken is a simple recipe with a touch of spicy heat.

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken

This Mediterranean Grilled Chicken is a simple recipe with a touch of spicy heat.

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