Baked Orange Pepper Chicken

Ingredients

·         2 pounds of chicken wings (drums and flats separated, wingtips removed)

·         1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

·         Salt & Pepper

Orange Sauce

·         1 ½ Tsp. Sesame oil

·         1 ½ Tsp. Olive oil

·         2 Garlic cloves (minced)

·         Red pepper flakes to taste

·         ¾ cup orange marmalade

·         ¼ Hoisin sauce

Procedure

1.       Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2.       Toss wings with olive oil, salt and pepper

3.       Place on baking rack or in pan and bake until fully cooked

4.       In a sauce pot add sesame oil, olive oil, garlic and ginger and cook until golden brown (remember to stir frequently so garlic does not burn)

5.       Add the red pepper flakes, orange marmalade and Hoisin sauce.  Cook for about 5 min. stirring frequently

6.       Poor over wings coating evenly

7.       Serve and enjoy

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Honey Walnut Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 Lb Shrimp shelled and devained 
• 1/2 Cup walnuts (cut in half)
• 1 Tbsp Condensed Milk
• 3 Tbsp Mayonnaise
• 1 Tbsp Honey 
• 1 Egg (beaten)
• 1/2 Cup Cornstarch 
• Vegetable oil (for frying)

       Walnut Glaze

• 1/2 Cup Water
• 1/2 Sugar 

Procedure

1.  In a small saucepan, heat the water then add the sugar. Bring to a low boil and stir until glaze turns thick. 
2. Add in walnuts. Coat walnuts with glaze. Then remove walnuts, placing on parchment paper to dry. Make sure you use parchment paper so the walnuts don't stick to it after.
3.  Add oil to pan being used for frying, about 1 inch deep. Turn heat to medium high. Set aside beaten egg in a small bowl and the cornstarch in another bowl.
4.  Coat shrimp, first in egg and then in cornstarch. Add to hot oil and cook until shrimp turns a golden brown.
5.  In a small bowl, add mayonnaise, condensed milk and honey. Whisk until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
6. Place cooked shrimp into a pot and add the mayonnaise. Toss shrimp with mayonnaise until they are all coated. 
7. Add candied walnuts, serve warm and enjoy.

Grilled Tomato and Pesto Chicken Kebobs

Ingredients

·         1 Cup Fresh Basil leaves (Minced)

·         2 Garlic Cloves

·         ¼ Grated Parmesan Cheese

·         Salt and Pepper (to taste)

·         3 Tbsp. olive oil

·         1 ½ lbs. boneless chicken breast (cut into 1 inch cubes)

·         30 cherry tomatoes

·         Wooden Skewers

Directions

1.       In a food processor mix basil, garlic Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper until smooth

2.       Slowly add Olive oil

3.       Coat chicken in mixture and let Marinate for at least 30 min.

4.       While chicken is marinating soak the wooden skewer for 30 min.

5.       Place chicken on the skewers alternating with cherry tomatoes

6.       On a Medium-High grill, spray with grill spray and grill kabobs for about 7 min. or until done while turning.

7.       Enjoy 

Shrimp & Avacado Salad

Ingredients

·         Approx. 2lbs. Peeled and boiled shrimp

·         2 Avocados (diced)

·         2 Tbsp. Red onion (diced)

Salad Dressing

·         ¼ Cup extra virgin olive oil

·         ¼ Cup Red wine vinegar

·         1 Tsps. Parsley (chopped)

·         1 Tsps. Dijon Mustard

·         Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

1.       Add the shrimp, avocado, and onion to a large bowl.

2.       In a bowl whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, parsley, and mustard.

3.       Salt and pepper to taste.

4.       Combine with salad mixture and enjoy.