Monday, August 15, 2022

Air Fried Artichoke Salad with Lemon Parmesan Dressing

 

INGREDIENTS
  

  • 2 cans artichokes in water, drained 
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • 6 cups Brussels sprouts
  • 4 stalks of celery, diced
  • 1 can white beans, drained
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated plus more for topping, if desired

INSTRUCTIONS
 

To make the Air Fryer Artichokes:

  • Pat drained artichokes well with a tea towel, then transfer to a bowl.
  • Toss artichokes with minced garlic, one tablespoon of the olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few cracks of black pepper.
  • Transfer them to an air fryer basket and air fry for at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes.
  • Once they are crispy and browned, let them cool for a couple of minutes, then slice in half. Reserve.

To Make the Dressing and Salad:

  • In a glass jar or bowl, combine the minced shallot, Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. 
  • Whisk or shake to combine.
  • Shave the Brussels sprouts thinly on a mandoline, or using a very sharp knife. 
  • Add these to a large serving bowl along with the white beans, celery, artichokes and parsley.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  • Top with a little bit more Parmesan, if desired, and serve.

Friday, August 12, 2022

Tomatillo Salsa (easy!)

 INGREDIENTS:

1 28 oz can of tomatillos (La Costena brand)  (I’m sure fresh would work too! My brother used this recipe and roasted his fresh tomatillos first. He said it was amazing!)

1 clove of garlic

1 cup of cilantro

Pickled jalepenos (as many as you want…about ¼ cup gives you a nice spice level – I used the Smith’s “special select” Sweet & Hot pickled jalepenos – and they were amazing!)

1 Tablespoon of sugar

2 Tablespoons of red wine vinegar

Blend. Super well.

Refrigerate for a minimum 2 hours then enjoy!