I need about 5 recipes for a Unique Dinner! Help

Question

I need them to be as unique as possible! I get bored of cooking the same things over and over and I don't want to keep going out to eat all the time.

Answer 1

Try this website:

http://whfoods.org/

Healthy foods, lots of recipes, Enjoy!

Answer 2

Shrimp, Jicama & Mango Salad

3/4 cup water

2 teaspoons salt

1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, shelled

1 small jicama (about 3/4 pound), peeled cut into 1/4-inch dice

1 mango, peeled cut into 1/4-inch dice

1/2 cup chopped cilantro or flat-leaf parsley

6 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper

1/4 cup olive oil

In a large frying pan, bring the water and 3/4 teaspoon of the salt to a boil. Add the shrimp, cover, and bring back to a boil. Cook, covered, over moderate heat for 1 minute. Stir. Continue cooking until the shrimp are just done, about 2 minutes longer. Drain. When the shrimp are cool enough to handle, cut each one in half lengthwise and then in half crosswise. Put the shrimp in a large glass or stainless-steel bowl and add the jicama, mango, and cilantro. In a small glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, the mustard, the remaining 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt, and the pepper. Add the oil slowly, whisking. Just before serving, add this vinaigrette to the shrimp mixture and toss.

Gnocchi Gratin

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Cooked Potato Gnocchi

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

2 ounces thinly sliced pancetta

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 medium head of radicchio (1/2 pound), thinly sliced

1/3 cup heavy cream

1/3 cup whole milk

4 1/2 ounces Gorgonzola dolce, crumbled (1 1/2 cups)

Salt and freshly ground pepper

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

3 tablespoons fresh bread crumbs

3 tablespoons pine nuts

Preheat the oven to 350°. In a large, nonstick skillet, melt the butter. Add the gnocchi and cook over high heat until browned on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.

In the same skillet, heat the oil. Add the pancetta and cook over low heat until the fat has rendered, 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat for 1 minute. Stir in the radicchio, cover and cook until tender, 4 minutes. Add the cream, milk and Gorgonzola and simmer to melt the cheese, 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Pour the sauce over and around the gnocchi. Top with the Parmigiano-Reggiano, bread crumbs and pine nuts. Bake on the upper rack for 20 minutes, until the gratin is golden. Serve.

Spinach Salad

3/4 cup walnuts, chopped

1/4 pound sliced bacon

2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper

1/3 cup cooking oil

2/3 pound smoked and sliced boneless chicken breast

1 pound spinach, stems removed, leaves washed (about 9 cups)

1 small red onion, chopped fine

1 tart apple, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Toast the walnuts until golden brown. Let cool.

In a large frying pan, cook the bacon until it is crisp. Drain the bacon on paper towels and then crumble it. In a small glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk the vinegar with the mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the oil. In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the dressing with the chicken. Let sit for about 5 minutes so that the chicken absorbs the dressing. Add the walnuts, bacon, spinach, onion, apple, and the remaining dressing and toss.

Answer 3

Go to food network.com or epicurious.com and you will find lots of ideas and recipes for entertaining. Some of the recipes are simple and easy but very good.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I have several recipes and meal ideas on my blog - take a look around and hopefully you can find something you can use!