WATERMELON SOUP

INGREDIENTS FOR 6-8 SERVINGS:

1 SMALL SEEDLESS WATERMELON (ABOUT 10 CUPS), CUBED

2 CUPS CUCUMBER, SEEDED AND PEELED

2 TSP. HONEY

2 LIMES, JUICED

2 JALAPENOS, SEEDED AND MINCED

1 GARLIC CLOVE, CRUSHED

1 TBSP GINGER, MINCED

1 TBSP EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

3/4 TSP SALT

CHOPPED MINT, FOR GARNISH

METHOD:

1.  Saute garlic, ginger, and jalapenos lightly with olive oil in a small saucepan, just until softened.  Add honey and cook just until honey dissolves.  Remove from heat and cool.

2.   In a blender, combine the watermelon, cucumber, jalapenos, and sauteed ginger garlic mix.  Puree until smooth.  Add salt and mix.  Pass through sieve if needed.  Chill at least 2 hours.

3.   Serve in chilled soup bowls with a garnish of fresh mint.

This recipe also makes great popsicles!

Nutrition Facts:  Servings Per Container (223g)

Calories 80                    Calories from Fat 15

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GRILLED LAMB LEG FAJITAS                   FOR 12 PEOPLE

1 1/2 lbs Lamb leg steaks, cut 1-inch thick

6 green onions

3 fresh poblano or ancho chilies (optional)

1 red bell pepper, halved

1 green bell pepper, halved

1 yellow bell pepper, halved

12 medium flour tortillas, warmed

Fresh salsa

Fajita Marinade (recipe)

In small bowl, prepare fajita marinade: combine all ingredients.  Place lamb in glass dish. Pour marinade over lamb, cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours.  Grill over medium-hot coals.  Cook lamb, onions, chilies and bell peppers 4 inches from coals.  Cook steaks 5 to 6 minutes per side or to desired degree of doneness:  145 degrees F for medium-rare, 160 degrees F for medium or 170 degrees F for well.  Turn vegetables frequently until cooked.  Slice lamb steaks and vegetables into 1/4 inch thick slices.  Serve on tortillas, top with salsa and roll up.

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EASY, FAST PAN FRIED TILAPIA

1 lb TILAPIA filets, rinse and pat dry in cup of small bowl mix:

2 tbsp olive oil

Salt & pepper to taste

Any other seasoning you enjoy...

         -EXAMPLE:  Basil, cajun seasoning, garlis, etc...   let your taste bud be your guide.

Brush each side of TILAPIA filets with mix.

Heat pan, medium heat

Pan fry each side for approximately 5 minutes or until flaky.  Be sure to not overcook.

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