Ingredients:Mayonnaise2 tablespoons grated white onion1 ripe Hass avocado, pitted and peeled2 tablespoons mayonnaise2 plum tomatoes, cored, seeded, and chopped1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves2 teaspoons fresh lime juice1 small garlic clove, gratedKosher salt2 poblano chile peppers1-1/2 pounds ground chuck (80% lean)1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper4 hamburger buns Directions:
Calamari
Ingredients:3 cups vegetable oil1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper12 squid, cleaned and sliced into rings1 lemon – cut into wedges, for garnish Directions:
Cabo Beach Cheeseburger
Yield: 4 servings Ingredients:1 pound lean ground beef4 slices bacon4 slices pepper jack cheese4 kaiser rolls, split1/4 cup chipotle-flavored reduced fat mayonnaise1 Hass avocado, cut into 12 slices1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves Directions:
Butternut Squash, Ricotta and Fried Sage Crostini
Yield: 20-25 Hors D’oevres Ingredients:1 French Bread Loaf, Sliced Into 20 Thin Slices2 Tablespoon Melted Butter2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 Two Pound Butternut Squash, Peeled and Diced2 Large Shallots, Sliced LengthwiseSalt and Pepper to Taste2 Tablespoons Butter20 Sage Leaves15oz. Container Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese1/2 Tablespoon Honey1/2 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves Directions:
Buttermilk Beignets
Yield: Makes about 4 dozen beignets Ingredients:3/4 cup whole milk1 1/2 cups buttermilk4 teaspoons active dry yeast2 1/2 tablespoons sugar3 1/2 cups bread flour plus extra for flouring work surface1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon saltPeanut oil for fryingConfectioners’ sugar for serving, as much as you think you’ll need—then double that! Directions:
Broccoli-Mascarpone Soup
Yield: 8 servings Ingredients:3 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2 cups sliced shallots (about 6 large)1 1/2 pounds broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch pieces6 cups low-salt chicken broth1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) mascarpone cheese (Italian cream cheese), divided1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives Directions:
Broccoli Chicken Salad
Ingredients:1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets1/4 cup chopped red onion2 tablespoons salted sunflower kernels2 tablespoons golden raisins2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/3 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Directions: