Archive for August, 2008

Aug 13 Spicy Beef Wrap

1 pound beef top sirloin, 3/4″ thick
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
6 low-fat flour tortillas, 6-8 inches in diameter
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
6 cups lettuce, shredded
1/2 large red onion, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
Preheat broiler in oven and set rack about 3 to 4 inches below heating elements.
Cut [...]

Aug 12 Summer Gazpacho Soup

3 large tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped*
1 large cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
1/2 medium sweet onion, minced
3 cups vegetable cocktail juice
1 (14 1/2-oz) can vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup prepared tomato salsa or Fresh Tomato Salsa
5 tablespoon wine vinegar or juice of 2 limes
1/4 to 1/2 cup [...]

Aug 11 Cantaloupe with Black Pepper, Oil, & Vinegar

Half of a 2 1/2 to 3 pound ripe cantaloupe, seeds removed
Several pale green leaves from the center of a head of curly endive
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons fruity extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons snipped fresh chives or scallion tops
With a melon baller, scoop out 1-inch balls from the [...]

Aug 10 Grilled Corn on the Cob with Lime and Chile

Fresh ears of corn, husk and silk removed
Butter or vegetable oil spray
Limes
Chile powder or paprika
Salt
In a large pot (to hold the amount of corn you want to cook) of water over high heat, bring water to a boil. Add husked corn ears and boil corn 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Remove corn from [...]