The Ranting Cook

As you can see by many of my recipes, I love Mexican food. It's usually simple, filling and incredibly tasty. If you don't like heat you can omit the jalapeños. Ingredients: 2 cups long grain rice 1 cup water 1 1/4 cups chicken broth 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped. 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice Instructions: Rinse the rice thoroughly with cold water and drain, repeat for 3-4 times until th

I always get a little twitchy making a creamy potato salad on a hot day.  I have visions of giving my friiends food poisoning by accident. There are a few people I wouldn't mind doing it to, but let's face it, I don't invite them over for backyard bbq's. This potato salad is fresh and bright with a nice little kick in it. Perfect as a match for a nice Coconut-Lime-Jalapeño Chicken  Salad and a margarita . Ingredients: 1 pound baby potatoes juice of 2 limes 1 jalapeno, minced

A refreshing take on chicken for the summer. It's easy, gorgeous to look at and so tasty! Makes: 12 cups INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Juice of 2 limes, plus wedges for serving ¼ c. freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. ground cumin pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 1 ½ c. chopped mango 1 avocado, chopped 12 mini taco boats Lime wedges, for