THE VILLAGE VOICE

“ Cinco de Mayo has come to represent a celebration of the contributions that Mexican Americans and all Hispanics have made to America.” ~ Joe Baca Rembrandt tulips _______________ SEVEN LAYER CHICKEN TACO SALAD ~ Favorite taco fillings make a simple festive salad ____________ 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 cup organic chicken broth 3 Tbsp. chopped parsley 1/2 tsp. coarse salt 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 3 cups shredded iceberg and/or romaine lettuce 1 lb. diced ripe tomatoes 1 can (16 oz.) drained and rinsed black beans 1-2 diced avocado sprinkled with fresh lime juice 1 cup finely diced red onion 1-2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese 3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil salt & freshly ground pepper to taste 1 heaping tsp. Dijon mustard 1 large peeled and sliced shallot Place chicken breasts in medium sauce pan. Add chicken broth and enough water to cover by 2 inches . Bring to simmer over medium high heat, reduce heat and cook until ch...

"First flowers on the table; then food." ~ Danish saying ~ Rembrandt tulip ____________ Garden's Note : These modern day tulips, named after the famous Dutch painter, are reminiscent of the flamed-shaped streaked 'broken' color color tulips selling for astronomical sums when Rembrandt was a young man during the tulip mania craze that gripped 17 th century Holland. _________ RED or WHITE SANGRIA ~ Delightfully refreshing during or after a warm sunny day. Enjoy the infused fruit wedges as an after treat. _______ 1 bottle fruity red (Beaujolais or Zinfandel) or dry white wine 1 cup fresh orange juice juice of 1 fresh lemon juice of 1 fresh lime 2 Tbsp. Grand Marnier Liqueur or Calvados 3 Tbsp. Cointreau or Triple Sec 1 orange thinly sliced 1 lemon thinly sliced 1 lime thinly sliced Cherries, grapes, apple slices optional sparkling water or lemon-lime soda like 7-up mint sprig for garnish Pour wine large glass pitcher. Stir in orange, lemon and lime juice, Grand ...

'SPIRITED' MARGARITA SNAPPER 4 (6-oz) snapper (or salmon) fillets 1/2 cup tequila 1/4 fresh lime juice & zest 1/4 cup triple sec (or orange juice) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tsp. minced garlic 2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup chopped cilantro fresh cilantro for garnish Combine tequila, lime juice, zest, triple sec, olive oil, garlic and pepper. Pour over fillets and marinate several hours, turning often. Remove snapper from marinade (save) and grill snapper until desired doneness , 6-12 minutes. (Do not overcook). While fish is grilling, bring marinade to boil and simmer 5 minutes. Serve over fish garnished with additional chopped fresh cilantro. (4 servings) ________________ FIESTA SLAW 1 lb. shredded cabbage 1-2 shredded carrots 1 julienne sliced red pepper 1 julienne sliced orange pepper 1 julienne sliced yellow pepper 5-6 sliced green onions 1 diced cucumber 6 sliced radishes 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice & zest 2 Tbsp. whit...