mango - Around My Family Table

November 15, 2012 · by amft · 6 Comments

I really enjoy oatmeal cookies, but I am so tired of the normal oatmeal raisin cookies. So when I got a box of beautiful perfectly ripe mangos I knew I had to turn them into cookies! Oatmeal Cookies! So, I enlisted the help of my 3yo, grabbed the mangos, and my new fav…Irish Oatmeal…and started baking!

That’s my happy helper for the day! It was actually his first time helping make cookies. He was so excited to cook with mommy and try out the new Lil’ Kitch products from Joie. They are the perfect size for his little hands. I love that they stand up when they aren’t being used…keeps G from accidentally putting them down in a dirty spot. Besides being super cute, they actually work! Joie has a ton of fun products…check out my recipe using one of their other products…Steak Tampico.

He worked so hard blending up all that Irish Oatmeal with his little hands and new kitchen tools. I have to tell you that hubbyman and I recently gave some Irish Oatmeal from Flahavans a try. It is so good and has a slightly different taste and texture than the traditional rolled oats that most of us use. Luckily, they work just about the same in baked goods, so it’s easy to swap out in your favorite recipe that uses rolled oats.

Let’s get back to the cookies, shall we! Instead of just cinnamon, I thought adding in some cloves and ginger too would be nice. The additional spices gave the cookies a nice spice and perfect for this time of year. The flavors pair nicely with the mango too…trust me and then try my Sweet Chipotle Salmon with Mango Salsa. So good.

Although, after all the work, G did not care for the spiced up cookies. So I made a small batch of with just the cinnamon and he preferred those…that’s a 3yo for ya!

Mango Spiced Oatmeal Cookies

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

3/4 cup flour

1 tbsp cornstarch

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 cup diced mango (about 1 mango)

Preheat oven to 350F.

Mix the oats, flour, cornstarch, spices, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl

In a separate bowl, mix butter and sugars with a wooden spoon until light and fluffy. Add in egg and vanilla; mix until well combined.

Add the wet mixture into the oat mixture and stir until combined. Gently fold in the diced mango.

Scoop out about 1 1 /2 tbls of mixture, form into a loose ball, and place cookie dough balls on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350° F for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the cookies and place them on a cooling rack. Makes about 2 dozen cookies.

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Check out the other great gift ideas on my 2012 Holiday Gift Guide!

Disclaimer: I was given oats from the Irish Food Board, Lil’ Kitchen Products from Joie, and Mangos from the the Mango Board to facilitate my review and to create a recipe. I was not compensated for this post; all opinions are my own.

Sweet Chipotle Salmon with Mango Salsa

May 15, 2012 · by amft · 4 Comments

I love mangos. So when we had a little session on mangos at Camp Blogaway I was super excited! I was even more excited when we sampled some mango recipes and were told we would get a box of mangos delivered to our homes! Seriously…you would have thought it was Christmas…well, at least for me!

Before I get to my recipe, I want to share a few things I learned about mangos:

There are 6 varieties; Tommy Atkins is the most common
Color is NOT an indicator of ripeness
Test for ripeness by gently squeezing (ripe=soft like a peach/avocado)
Unripe mangos should be left to ripen on the counter
Ripe mangos should go in the fridge for up to 5 days
1 cup = 100 cal, 100% daily Vit C., 13% daily fiber
Unripe mangos are good for slaw, relish, chutney
Ripe mangos are good for fruit salad, salsa, sauces
Very ripe mangos are good for smoothies, milkshakes, cakes, ice creams

I never knew that unripe mangos were good for certain things, but this recipe is good for an unripe or just barely ripe mango! It is a spin off of one of the recipes that we tried at camp. It’s a little sweet but does have a kick! If you aren’t a fan of spicy food, then tone down the amount of chipotle powder in the rub and the jalapeno in the salsa. It was perfect for us, but we enjoy food with a little kick.

I had my first mishap with a sharp knife today. Seriously…I made it to 36 without a major incident with a knife. All I have to say is YOWSERS!!!! It hurts and is still bleeding a little after several hours. Have you ever cut yourself with a knife in the kitchen? I can’t believe I did it….I feel like such a dork, but it is a good reminder to be EXTREMELY careful when cutting your mangoes.

Sweet Chipotle Salmon with Mango Salsa

Rub:

3 tbls sugar

1 tbl ground chipotle powder*

1/2 tsp sea salt

Salsa:

2 medium firm, ripe mangos, diced small

1 large shallot, finely minced

1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely minced (or half large)

2 tbls fresh lime juice (about 1/2 a lime)

2 tbls finely chopped cilantro

1 tsp course sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

4 salmon fillets

Rub: Mix all together and store in an airtight container.

Salsa: Mix together and store in the fridge until ready to use.

Salmon: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Rub spice mixture on one side of the salmon fillet. Place salmon on grill** and cook for 4-5 minutes per side. Salmon should be firm but give a little when done.

Serve salmon topped with mango salsa.

Notes:

*If you can't find ground chipotle powder look for dried jalapenos or chipotle peppers and grind your own using a coffee grinder or blender such as a VitaMix. There really isn't any or spice that is a decent substitute, but you could try cayenne or maybe cumin or a mixture.

**Season grill well before placing salmon on. Use a paper towel dipped in oil to "grease" the grill several times or use a tin foil boat or grill basket.

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Thank you to the National Mango Board for sponsoring part of Camp Blogaway and for the wonderful package of mangos and goodies! Show some love: Website, Facebook, Twitter