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Jalapeño

Cilantro Oil

This recipe is an accompaniment for Yellow Tomato Gazpacho with Cilantro Oil and Avocado.

Beef and Bean Chili

A fine version of a hearty classic.

Mango Chutney

The mangoes must be completely unripe in order to achieve the firm, chunky texture desired for this chutney. This recipe was created to accompany Lamb Stew with Black Mustard Seeds. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Jalapeño Lime Vinaigrette

At the restaurant this versatile vinaigrette spices up specials such as grilled swordfish with corn salsa. We loved it on a jícama and carrot salad. This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Linguine with Chicken and Spicy Pesto Sauce

From Ristorante Chianti, Geneva, Illinois.

Lentil Ravioli with Sausage and Yellow Tomato Sauce

The test kitchen used wonton wrappers instead of homemade pasta to simplify this.

Corn and Radish Salad with Jalepenos and Lime

Serve this alongside quesadillas.

Avocado and Yogurt Dip with Jalapeño and Cilantro

Draining the yogurt overnight makes this low-fat guacamole extra-creamy.

Mango Salad with Grilled Shrimp

Adapted from Mnemba Island Lodge

Santa Fe Pizza

Use leftover roast chicken for this, or buy a cooked chicken at the market. For an extra-special treat, top each baked slice with a dollop of sour cream and sliced avocado.

Mango Salsa

This recipe was created to accompany Spiced Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Mango Salsa. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Jumbo Lump Crabcakes with Sweet Corn and Jalapeño

I know what you're thinking: Another crabcake. Well, all crabcakes are not alike. When this dish goes on Commander's menu, more than half our patrons will order it. They probably feel as my mother does: "True jumbo lump crabmeat is the caviar of Louisiana." We want to highlight the crabmeat, not mask it with heavy binders or frying, so this has no bread crumbs and only a small amount of binder. And the cakes are _not_fried, making them incredibly light. As for the accompaniment, crab and corn are a classic Creole combination.
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