Recipes from the CML Kitchen with Meagan Goheen

From CML’s Kitchen

By Meagan Goheen

CAPRESE PASTA SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO

INGREDIENTS

16 oz penne pasta (or pasta of choice) 2 pints of grape tomatoes (halved) 16 oz pearl mozzarella balls ½ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil ¾ cup white balsamic vinegar 4 garlic cloves (finely minced) ½ tsp crushed red pepper 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp fresh cracked pepper 4 oz prosciutto thinly sliced Balsamic glaze

DIRECTIONS

Cook pasta according to instructions, drain and set aside to cool.

Mix olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, garlic, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper. In a large bowl combine cooled pasta, halved tomatoes, mozzarella, prosciutto, basil, and dressing; toss well. Serve with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Perfect made ahead for your next cookout

or potluck! made with love!

PAN-SEARED CHICKEN WITH TOMATILLO SALSA with Summer Vegetable Medley & Golden Raisin Rice

Servings 4

INGREDIENTS

4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 TBSP extra virgin olive oil (divided) 1 cup long grain rice 8 oz tomatillos (diced) 4 ears of corn (husked with corn kernels cut off) 4 green onions thinly sliced (white bottoms and green tops separated) 5 sweet peppers (halved with seeds removed and sliced) 2 zucchinis (medium, diced) ½ tsp crushed red pepper 1/3 cup golden raisins 4 TBSP rice vinegar 1 ½ TBSP sugar Salt and Pepper

DIRECTIONS

Make the rice:

Combine the rice, ½ tsp salt and 1 ½ cups of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Add 2 TBSP rice wine vinegar and golden raisins.

Make the tomatillo salsa:

While rice is cooking, in a medium bowl combine the tomatillos, sugar and 2 TBSP rice wine vinegar. Drizzle with 1 TBSP of olive oil, ½ tsp of salt ¼ tsp fresh cracked pepper to taste. Set aside to marinate.

Cook the chicken:

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels; season generously with salt and pepper on both sides. In a large nonstick skillet heat 2 TBSP of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add chicken and cook 6-8 minutes per side, or until lightly browned and cooked through. Transfer to a cutting board.

Cook the vegetable medley:

Add 1 TBSP of olive oil to the same pan at medium-high heat and add zucchini, sweet peppers, corn, and the white bottoms of green onion to the same pan. Season with crushed red pepper, 1 tsp of salt and ½ tsp of fresh cracked pepper. Cook 5-6 minutes until softened.

Serve rice, vegetables and chicken together topped with tomatillo salsa, garnish with tops of green onions, and enjoy!

RECIPES

BLACKBERRY PEACH CRISP

INGREDIENTS

Filling:

4 cups blackberries 7-8 peaches halved, pitted, and cut into ½-inch wedges 1 tsp lemon zest 1 TBSP fresh lemon juice ¼ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup granulated sugar

Topping:

1 cup old fashioned oats ¾ cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup brown sugar ½ tsp kosher salt ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp cardamom 1/8 tsp nutmeg 1 stick of butter (cold, diced)

DIRECTIONS

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, gently toss the peaches and blackberries with the sugar, lemon zest and juice. Transfer to a 10-12 inch cast iron pan. made with love! In a medium bowl, toss the oats with the flour, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg. Using your fingertips, mix in the cold butter until the topping is crumbly. Sprinkle the topping over the fruit. Bake for 1 hour, let the crisp cool for 30 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

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