
By
ChefChel
-Introduction-
Through every recipe I make, I share a personal connection with the food. I believe that cooking is intimate and is meant to bring people together. I aim to utilize locally sourced ingredients in each recipe to give the most difficult food a family familiar feel.
-Contents-
- Sweet Kiwi Mango Lemonade
- Summer Veggie Orzo Salad
- Mild Spice Jerk Seasoning Blend
- Steamed Tomato & Basil Mussels
- Mixed Berry Pineapple Punch
- Mediterranean Cucumber Salad
- Sweet & Spicy Mango Glazed Shirmp on Tostones with Avocado Crema and a Zesty Mango Salsa
- Jerk Shrimp with Pineapple-Cilantro Rice
- Buttermilk-Brined Southwestern Spiced Chicken

Sweet Kiwi Mango Lemonade
Description: Hydrate your summer by making this 3-ingredient drink! Infused with freshly made kiwi syrup, mangoes and lemonade, this light and bright palate refresher offers the right balance between tart and sweet, making it the star at any summer function.
Skill Level: Easy
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Prep Time
5 minutesTotal Time
15 minutesServes
1 to 20
Summer Veggie Orzo Salad
Description: This vegetable orzo salad is a great way to showcase bright, in-season veggies! Upgrade your traditional salad with a rice-shaped pasta called orzo. With the help of a little homemade lemon dijon dressing, this chilled orzo veggie-packed salad is a quick and delicious way to brighten up your plate on those hot summer days.
Skill Level: Easy
vegetarian
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Prep Time
5 minutesTotal Time
15 minutesServes
10
Mild Spice Jerk Seasoning Blend
Description: For those who love the warm flavors of Jerk seasoning with a little less heat, this recipe is for you. This dry mild spice rub can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Jerk seasoning pairs well with products like shrimp, chicken or pork. It is also a great way to add creative flavors to veggies like cauliflower, roasted bell peppers or grilled corn!
Skill Level: Easy
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Prep Time
5 minutesTotal Time
5 minutesServes
8 to 10
Steamed Tomato & Basil Mussels
Description: Steaming the mussels in a tomato based broth is very reminiscent of simple, Mediterranean flavors. With a little addition of fresh basil and garlic, the mussels soaked up the savory broth, creating a simple yet elegant appetizer.
Skill Level: Easy
very healthy
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Prep Time
5 minutesTotal Time
40 minutesServes
8 to 20
Mixed Berry Pineapple Punch
Description: This bright summer mixed berry punch will be the highlight of any cookout! With refreshing key fruits like strawberries, blueberries and blackberries, the beautiful purple color will attract every guest!
Skill Level: Easy
dairy free very healthy sustainable
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Prep Time
5 minutesTotal Time
25 minutesServes
20
Mediterranean Cucumber Salad
Description: This colorful, bright mediterranean flavored dish is a quick an easy way to step up your mid-day brunch!
Skill Level: Easy
vegan vegetarian very healthy sustainable
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Prep Time
10 minutesTotal Time
15 minutesServes
4
Sweet & Spicy Mango Glazed Shirmp on Tostones with Avocado Crema and a Zesty Mango Salsa
Description: The perfect upscale appetizer for any summer party made right in your kitchen. Crispy tostones (fried green plantains) topped with avocado crema, mango salsa and sweet & spicy shrimp. Trust me when I say, it doesn’t get better than this!
Skill Level: Intermediate
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Prep Time
5 minutesTotal Time
30 minutesServes
1 to 4
Jerk Shrimp with Pineapple-Cilantro Rice
Description: A quick and flavorful weeknight meal! For those who are not a big fan of heat, this recipe is for you. By using my own jerk shrimp spice blend recipe, the mild but warm flavors of jerk spice on the first bite of shrimp will have your taste buds craving more.
Skill Level: Easy
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Prep Time
10 minutesTotal Time
35 minutesServes
4 to 8
Buttermilk-Brined Southwestern Spiced Chicken
Description: The flavor is all in the name! A warm southwestern spice rub finished with a tangy honey and cilantro glaze. There is no doubt that this dish will be a hit at the dinner table or at your next function.
Skill Level: Intermediate
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