Caprese Salad with Chipotle Flavored Oil

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© Chef Lala

Finely chop 2 tablespoons of fresh basil and add to ¼ cup Chef LaLa Homemade Chipotle Oil. Heat oil on a low flame for 10 minutes in order to infuse basil flavor. Set aside to cool.

Meanwhile, slice fresh tomato and fresh mozzarella. Stack on a plate and drizzle with basil infused Chef LaLa Homemade Chipotle Oil. Top with sliced scallions.

Chipotle 3-minute Green Beans

© Chef Lala

© Chef Lala

The simplest things in life are the best! I took ½ pound of green beans, rinsed them and trimmed them. In a hot pan, I added 1 Tablespoon of Chef LaLa Homemade Chipotle Flavored Oil. Then I tossed the green beans for 3–5 minutes. Season with kosher salt.

YUM!

Mushroom, Onion and Cherry Tomato Stir Fry

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© Chef Lala

Ingredients

  • CHEF LALA HOMEMADE Chipotle Flavored Oil
  • Mushrooms
  • Onions
  • Cherry tomatos
  • Parsley

Preparation

  1. Stir fry mushrooms and onions in CHEF LALA HOMEMADE Chipotle Flavored Oil on medium heat.
  2. Once onions are softened add cherry tomatoes, and cook for one minute more.
  3. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve as a side dish or over rice.

Tofu and Tomatoes in Green Sauce

© Chef Lala

© Chef Lala

Ingredients

  • CHEF LALA HOMEMADE Tomatillo – Jalapeño Green Sauce
  • Tofu
  • Cherry tomatoes

Preparation

  1. Warm desired amount of green sauce in a skillet.
  2. Add firm, cubed tofu, drained, and cherry tomatoes.
  3. Stir and cook until warmed.
  4. Serve with or over rice.

Jazzed-Up Lentil Soup

© Chef Lala

© Chef Lala

Ingredients

  • ½ cup CHEF LALA HOMEMADE Tomato – Serrano Red Sauce
  • Your favorite lentil soup

Preparation

Heat your 15 oz. of your favorite lentil soup, then stir in ½ cup of CHEF LALA HOMEMADE Tomato – Serrano Red Sauce to make a delicious difference. Serve as–is, or with pasta or rice.

Spring Fruits and Veggies

Spring is finally here! So are the wonderfully sweet and juicy spring fruits, such as: Apricots, Blueberries, Cantaloupe, Casaba Melon, Cherries, Currants, Figs, Nectarines, Papayas, Pineapples, Raspberries, Rhubarb, and Strawberries. Your whole family will enjoy these fruits and you’ll feel good about providing great nutrition and a delicious snack fresh, cooked, or in your favorite dish.
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