Shrimp Ceviche

So in celebrating my 45th. Birthday with a Mexican Fiesta theme we decided at the last minute to make Shrimp Ceviche. I have never made this dish before, so without a true recipe and a couple of suggestions from friends this is what I came up with and to my surprise it was absolutely delicious..I served it 2 different way's.

On way was on Endive leaves and the other I just left in a bowl with crackers on side...Both way's were good and everyone enjoyed...

1.5 lbs shrimp

4 Avocados (finely diced)

5 Lemons

1/2 White Onion (finely diced)

2 Lg. Roma Tomatoes (seeded and chopped)

1/3 cup chopped Cilantro

Bay Seasoning

Boil Shrimp in water seasoned with Bay Seasoning and chopped Garlic for 2 min. Drain and put into dish with 4 lemon's juiced. Chill for 1 hr.

In the meantime chop remaining ingredients and place into bowl...Add shrimp mixture with juice and combine...Add salt to taste...

Enjoy!!!

Roasted Vegetable Mini Quiche's

So I have made a New Years Resolution..I am going to EAT CLEAN everyday...Now what that means for me is, I am cutting out all unnatural Sugars and processed foods..Don't get me wrong I was never a sugar junkie or lived off processed foods but you would be surprised how many things have sugar in them. Chicken Bouillon for example. Are you kidding me? How could sugar possibly end up in that??

After 3 day's of a sugar detox headache later...I purchased a book that talks about all of this Eating Clean and started on my New Years Venture...I feel great..It has taught me that you should read ALL labels..Truly, they are very interesting to see what kinda crap they will put in the most simple product that we use in our every day lives...YIKES!!

I came up with this recipe after Roasting Mixed Vegetables that I purchased at the local Farmer's Market here in Templeton (the best one ever in my opinion) I originally wanted to make a Whole Wheat Crust Quiche, but I am still afraid of the Whole Wheat Crust..they tend to be real heavy..I am researching a good flaky Whole Wheat Crust and will attempt that real soon. So I took my Roasted Mixed Vegetables, added some sauteed Mushrooms with Spinach, little bit of shredded Parmesan Cheese with 6 Egg Whites, 1 whole Egg and 1/2 cup FF Milk..Added some special seasonings, put into well greased muffin cups and baked at 350 for 20 minutes...OMG! So delish...I served them with a little Salsa on top....

This is an Eat Clean Recipe...Enjoy!!

Goshi's Sushi Bar - Paso Robles (Near the Train Station)

So a dear friend of mine and her husband have a date night every Friday night (Some of us have forgotten what this is) at Goshi's Sushi Bar in Paso Robles. So one night my husband John and I decided to crash one and invited ourselves to go with them..After all they are truly Sushi experts and what could be better than to go to Sushi with experts?

Sitting at the Sushi bar is the best seat in the house. You get to actually watch them prepare your dishes and everyone else's. It is really inspiring to watch. Although, I am not ready to conquer this venue yet..One can dream.

John and my favorite is the Tataki and the Spicy Albacore Rolls with Garlic chips..A must to try...

Service is excellent, the Sushi masters are quite entertaining...This is definatly 5 star to me...

Easy Chicken Pot Pies

With the weather being so hot and miserable I was trying to find something to cook that would not take to long to be in the kitchen...Okay so I cheated a little on this one, but hey it was 80 degrees in my house when I got home from driving back from the grocery store with NO air conditioning...(Does that sound like whining)?

I decided to either make Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes or Easy Chicken Pot Pies..Connor chose and the Pot Pies won. Within 20 minutes I had them all assembled and popped into the oven...(using the oven on such a hot day was not the wisest idea, but when it comes to comfort food who cares)
They were very yummy and all were happy...

Until next time....make ThymeforGourmet....

Easy Chicken Pot Pies

Ingredients:
Oven 350
2 - 14.5 oz cans veg all (drained)
3 packets chicken gravy mix (prepare as directed on package)
1 pre-cooked whole chicken (shredded)
1 pkg. ready made pie crust

mix the veg all, chicken and 1 1/2 cups gravy together in a medium size bowl...spoon into individual ramekin's...cut crust rings to fit tops with a little hanging over...puncture tops to let steam out...
Brush with and egg wash if desired and bake till crust is brown (approx 40 minutes)

Serve with extra gravy if desired on top...

Braised Short Ribs on Garlic Mashed Potatoes

So I have really been watching the new Cooking Channel 232..I have to tell you this tops the Food Network by far. I do know that they are affiliated in the network..However, they are bringing back some oldies..Just to name a few...Julia Child, Jamie Oliver, Ching-He-Huang, Chuck Hughes (Chuck's Day Off)..Using so many fresh ingredients and so many new idea's..It is endless in helping ones mind in creating sure BLISS for your mouth...

I do have to tell you that John is surely enjoying himself in sampling all the new things that are calling my name to try them...

I really have fallen in love with Chuck's Day Off...He owns his own restaurant (He really does not have a day off...does anyone that owns their own business??) His culinary skills are incredible..You get the feeling that you are sitting across the table from him....(Oh Boy do I:) I have truly become a follower...

He was making this dish but included Green Beans with Poached Tomatoes...I made the dish exactly the way he said to but I actually put it into the Crock Pot after I brought the liquid to boil..I roasted mixed vegetables instead but still made the Garlic Mashed Potatoes...

"Pure Heaven delivered in a dish" is what John said after licking his bowl...I hope you try this and let me know what you think....

Until next time..... Make ThymeforGourmet

Gadget of the Week Meal

So the gadget of the week was a Homemade Pasta Cutter. I showed you pictures of the pasta rolled and cut. I decided to make Fettucini Alfredo with Chicken, Broccoli and Mushrooms. I served this with Iceberg wedges drizzled with a Vinagrette dressing garnished with radishes and garlic french bread....I had one of my very good friends visiting from Santa Cruz and we had been on the lake all day...Needless to say, everything was so mouthwatering delicious and refreshing that I didn't even have a 1/4 cup leftover for me to nibble on for breakfast...BUMMER!! Pasta dishes are alway's better the next day..

Deal of the Week

Wow,



Did I find the best deal this week. I stopped by the Paso Robles Produce on Golden Hills Rd. in Paso Robles, CA. I just needed some lettuce for dinner last night and to my suprise it just happened to be



20 lb. for $12 Wednesday..I was a little confused so the very kind family that owns this facility explained to me that you fill up your basket with any produce item of any kind till the basket weighs 20 lbs. Ok. now I'm thinking to myself..Is this for real?? Avocado's were .99 cents a piece on the price above them...I was needless to say..STOKED!! I got everything here provided for $12...My Avocado's alone would have just cost me $4..What a deal...They also have what they call the .20 cent Tuesday..What this means is that produce items are .20 cents ea. or .20 cents per lb. Can't beat that deal either.



Paso Robles Produce is a local family owned business on Golden Hills Rd. They are really wonderful people. They try to accomodate any requests that you might have. Bringing in mostly all local products..



If your looking for great prices, great produce and want to support your local farmers, then this is your place to go...Check them out for yourselves..You will definately be impressed...




www.pasoproduce.com



Till next time...make ThymeforGourmet