Moroccan Chicken

Recipe & Image taken from http://www.closetcooking.com

1 lb boneless chicke, cut into small pieces

2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp cumin, ground

1/8 tsp ginger

1/4 tsp turmaric

1/4 tsp cayenne

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

2 cloves garlic, chopped

Marinate the chicken in the mixture of the remaining ingredients for at least 20 minutes to overnight.

Skewer the chicken and grill over medium high heat until cooked, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Cherry & Chocolate covered Ice Cream

Recipe & Image taken from http://www.pinkpistachio.com

1 square carton of organic cherry ice-cream

fresh cherries (for garnish)

1/2 cup + (more for garnish) chocolate chips

cooled ganache

1/2 cup whipping cream

On a serving platter, turn ice-cream carton upside down and remove the

cardboard by cutting off the sides. return to freezer to set.

In the meantime combine 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup whipping cream in a

microwavable safe bowl. Microwave in 15 second increments, then stir,

repeat until smooth. Don't overcook or chocolate will burn and become

lumpy.

Let ganache cool until no longer warm to the touch. remove icecream from freezer and drizzle chocolate over the entire top surface (allowing it to run down the sides). top with fresh cherries and chocolate chips.

Return to the freezer to let chocolate set up (~30 minutes). slice and

serve with additional chocolate sauce and garnishes if needed.

Strawberry Margaritas

Recipe & Image taken from http://www.pbs.org

2 cups frozen strawberries

1 tbsp sugar

¼ cup water

4 oz tequila

3 oz triple sec

2 limes, juiced

ice

salt

fresh strawberries

Combine the frozen strawberries, sugar and water in a small pot over low/medium heat. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook on low for about 30 minutes until strawberries have broken down and mixture is thick. Remove from the stove, pour into a Tupperware container or glass jar and refrigerate until chilled.

To make the margaritas, add about a third cup of the strawberry syrup to a cocktail shaker (you be the judge according to how sweet you like your margaritas). Follow with the tequila, triple sec, lime juice and ice.

Shake margaritas well then pour into two glasses, rimmed with salt if you like.

Garnish cocktails with fresh strawberries and serve.