Curry Crab Salad

This dish was really good.

Serves 4

Mix baby spinach with 3 pressed garlic gloves, olive oil and sea salt to taste. Add some cherry tomatoes cut in half.

Divide equally amongst individual plates.

1 (8 ounce) package imitation crab meat - chunked

1/3 cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons sour cream
1 small onion, finely chopped (or use 1 green onion, chopped)
3 -4 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/4-1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon curry powder

Juice from 1 lemon

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

 

Mix all the above together and serve on top of the spinach salad top with sliced avocado.

 

Coronation Chicken Salad - Revised!

I revised this recipe and it turned out quite good!

The former chef for the royal family shares a dish originally created for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
CORONATION CHICKEN

Serves 4

2 tbsp. honey

1 tbsp. curry powder

2 tbsp. white wine - 3 Tbsp instead of 2, I used a Pinot Grigio

3 tbsp. mango chutney - Omitted

10 tbsp. mayonnaise

5 tbsp. heavy cream, whipped, or Greek yogurt - I used low fat greek yogurt

4 cold, cooked chicken breasts (about 2 lbs.), chopped - I used a rotisserie chicken

1 tbsp. finely diced dried mango - Omitted

1/3 cup raw cashews, lightly toasted

1 ripe peach, peeled and thinly sliced - I used 2 medium peaches




1. In a small saucepan, cook honey and curry powder for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add wine and chutney and continue cooking 2 more minutes.

Scrape into a bowl. When cool, stir in mayonnaise and cream.

2. Put chicken in a serving bowl. Add dressing and stir gently to combine. Top with mango, cashews and peach. Serve with mixed grains.

*I also added red grapes sliced in half.

Grilled Pork and Peaches

I am horrible at grilling but I have to admit that last nights dish turned out quite good.

Grilled Pork Steaks

Marinate the pork steaks for at least 2 hours in the following...
- Grapefruit Juice
- Applewood smoked salt
- Fresh crushed garlic

Once the steaks have marinated remove them and place on the grill, medium heat for 3 minutes per side.

If you like you can slice some firm whole peaches in half, remove the pit, baste with lemon olive oil and grill until juicy, just slightly less time than the pork.

Simple, healthy and delicious!

http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/sausage-apple-and-cranberry-nut-bread-dressing

Sausage, Apple and Cranberry-Nut-Bread Dressing

Contributed by Grace Parisi

• ACTIVE: 40 MIN
• TOTAL TIME: 2 HRS
• SERVINGS: 12

Using a dried-fruit-and-nut bread in this classic sausage-apple dressing is a super shortcut.

1. 2 pounds sliced cranberry-pecan bread, cut into cubes
2. 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3. 3 Granny Smith apples—peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
4. 2 shallots, thinly sliced
5. 1 celery rib, finely chopped
6. 2 tablespoons chopped sage
7. 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage, broken into pieces
8. 6 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
9. Salt
10. Freshly ground pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Spread the bread cubes in a large roasting pan and toast for about 15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until slightly dry. Transfer to a large bowl.
2. In a large, deep skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter. Add the apples, shallots, celery and sage and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are lightly browned in spots, about 8 minutes. Add the sausage pieces and cook over high heat, breaking them up with a spoon, until they're browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cups of the stock and boil until nearly evaporated, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Add the sausage mixture to the bread along with the remaining 3 cups of stock. Stir until evenly moistened. Transfer the dressing to a large, buttered baking dish and dot with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
4. Cover the dressing with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 30 minutes longer, until the dressing is browned around the edges. Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Make Ahead The recipe can be prepared through Step 3 and refrigerated for 3 days.