Appetizers

[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 10 servings 3 medium ripe tomatoes, diced, with juice 2 medium ripe yet firm avocados, diced 1 medium red bell pepper, diced red onion, diced 1 cups frozen sweet corn, thawed 1 (2.25-ounce) can black olives, rinsed, drained, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced jalapeo pepper, finely diced cup chopped cilantro or parsley Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Black pepper as desired …

[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 4 servings 1 medium ripe avocado 30 cherry tomatoes (about 1 container) cup olive oil 1 clove garlic 10 fresh basil leaves teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Slice the garlic into razor thin slices. In a medium sized bowl place the olive oil, garlic and pepper. Slice each tomato in half and add to the bowl. Peel the avocado and cut into 1 inch cubes. Add to the…

[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 4 servings pound raw baby scallops pound baby rock shrimp 6 ounces lime juice (about 8 limes) cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped tomatoes in juice (fresh or canned with no added salt) teaspoon diced fresh jalapeno pepper 1 teaspoon fresh oregano 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro …

[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 24 servings, 2 tablespoons per serving 2 large eggplants 6 medium or 3 large garlic cloves 16 ounces plain Greek yogurt tablespoon olive oil teaspoon ground black pepper 1 ounce lemon juice Pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry 2 large eggplants. Peel and slice 6 garlic cloves. Each slice should be 1/4 " thick. With a sharp knife, cut an opening in the skin…

[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 4 servings 3 ripe avocados cup fresh cilantro 6 cherry tomatoes 3 ounces of lime juice 1 tablespoon olive oil Finely chop the garlic and cilantro. Cut the tomatoes into 4 small sections. Peel the avocado. Add the avocado, garlic, tomato, cilantro, lime juice and olive oil in a bowl. Using a potato masher, mash the avocado until it is chunky (not smooth) and the ingredients are well…