What can I make with cilantro, I have a ton of it?!


Question: What can I make with cilantro, I have a ton of it!?
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I've made cilantro pesto before several times when my plants have gone wild!. You have to cut it a bit with a little fresh basil, but it's really great just to toss with pasta!. I got my recipe from epicurious!.com!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

A little will go a long way so your gonna have to make a lot of things!.!.
Mango pepper salsa
2 cups chopped pitted peeled mango
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
2/3 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 teaspoons olive oil PreparationMix all ingredients in small bowl!. Season with salt and pepper!. (Can be made 6 hours ahead!. Cover and chill!.)

Cilantro soup: step by step instructions with photos:
http://www!.myhomecooking!.net/mexican-foo!.!.!.

Salmon Sea Bass And Bay Scallop Ceviche Raw Like sushi:
1/2 pint grape tomatoes
1 medium purple onion, chopped
1 bunch fresh cilantro (leaves only)
1 heaping tbls vegetable and herb powder mix
1 tbls garlic powder
1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper (or a little more)
1 tsp evaporated Celtic sea salt
juice of 2 lemons
juice of 15 limes
2 tbls raw soy sauce called nama shoyu
1 lb sushi-grade salmon, cubed
1 lb sushi-grade Chilean sea bass, cubed
1 lb sushi-grade bay scallops, cubed
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, herbs and spices, lemon and lime juices, and soy sauce!.
Gently fold in the cubed salmon, sea bass and scallops!.
Let marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours before serving!.

Black Bean Dip
1 (15 oz) can black beans, liquid removed and rinsed
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup corn kernels, fresh
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3/4 cup tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup Picante sauce, mild
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp vegetable oil
Partially mash beans in a medium sized mixing bowl (they should remain slightly chunky)!. Heat oil in a medium sized saucepan, on medium heat!. Mix in onion, garlic and sauté for 4 minutes!. Add beans, corn, tomato, Picante sauce, cumin, chili powder and cook for 5 minutes (or until thickened)!. Remove the pan from heat, and stir in cheese, cilantro and lime juice!. Continue stirring until the cheese has melted, and serve!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

How about a big batch of chutney - the green kind they bring to you in Indian restaurants with the tamarind sauce for Somosas!.

My neighbor used to make big batches and then freeze them in small containers!.

Here is a link to a recipe, but you could search others that suit your taste by googling cilantro / indian / chutney Www@FoodAQ@Com

It can be used to make a paste to slather over meat that is going to be roasted!.
It goes good in a marinade to marinate meat!.
It's good in Asian dishes, Mediterrainean, Mexican and pesto!. Chutney, Salsa, on and on!.
I grew it in my garden last summer and staggered the transplants, to get the plant to come into fruition after the last plant fizzled out!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

You are sooooo lucky to have Cilantro! I'm sure you know that any Taco type foods go well with Cilantro!. I eat it plain(fresh bunch) I swear I get a happy energy rush!.Any dark green leafy veggies are the best for your body! Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, Wish I had some!Www@FoodAQ@Com

I made this a while back, it was pretty damned good!.!. you have to like cilantro a lot however!.!. its strong!.

http://www!.recipezaar!.com/269516Www@FoodAQ@Com

Yum Pico De Gallo
all you need is
-tomatoes
-lemon
-onion
-cilantro
cut it all up and mix it togther and then put lemon juiceWww@FoodAQ@Com

Cook rice with it!. Its really yummy(Even more so if you do it yourself rather than places that do it like Qdoba)
Its really good in salsa too!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

It is great in salsa, and makes a good seasoning when dried on all kinds of meat and salads!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

Sofrito!!! You can make a lot & freeze it so it won't spoil! Great for meats & I even use soffrito for my safron rice!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

cilantro jello is the best!.!.!.!.!.!. it has just enough flavor!.!.!. just buy plain gelaten and yumm yummWww@FoodAQ@Com

cilantro is gross! but i heard its good if ur sinuses are plugged up really bad!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

SALSAAAAAAAAAAAAA :DWww@FoodAQ@Com

chicken tacos
pot of black beans
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