Potato, blue cheese, and caramelized onion tart

Potato, blue cheese, and caramelized onion tart:
thinly sliced red potato
blue cheese
sliced onion
puff pastry

Thaw the puff pastry and cut into squares. In a small pan, cook the sliced onion until caramelized, adding water if necessary. Spread blue cheese over the puff pastry and top with caramelized onion. Place sliced potato on top of the onion and sprinkle with rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook at 350 degrees until puff pastry is browned on the edges.

Bruschetta

Bruschetta:
1-2 Tbs olive oil
1 chopped shallot
2-3 cloves of garlic
1 container cherry tomatoes
sliced bread
goat cheese
balsamic vinegar

In a small hot sauce pan (med -high heat) add olive oil, small chopped shallots, and chopped garlic. A minunte later add a small container of cherry tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes blister and explode a bit and the onions darken. When that is done put a lid on it, turn the heat down to low and just let it go until you need it. Toast the bread and spread with goat cheese. When ready to serve add the tomato mix and drizzle with balsamic.

Pan-seared salmon over pineapple guacamole

Season two salmon filets with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Sear in a pan about 2-3 minutes on each side, then transfer to the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 5-8 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through.

Pineapple guacamole:
2 ripe avocados
juice from 1 lime
salt pepper
1 small tomato
chopped pineapple

Smash one avocado in a small bowl. Cut the second avocado into chunks and add it to the first. Chop the tomato into chunks and mix into the avocados. Mix in the lime juice and pineapple. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Can also add red onion or garlic if desired.

Cilantro lime pesto

Original recipe from Joelen's Culinary Adventures

Cilantro lime pesto:
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves (do not include stems)
2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sliced, toasted almonds
3 tablespoons chopped, fresh garlic
1 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chicken broth or water

In a food processor, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Add more water or oil if necessary. Serve over chicken, shrimp, etc.