Kauai Pepita Pate Recipes

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• Add the pepitas to a large skillet and toast over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the cinnamon, allspice, ginger, salt, pepper and nutmeg in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Remove the pepitas from the pan and return the pan to the stovetop. Add the brown sugar, maple syrup and 1 teaspoon water and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is combined and the sugar dissolves, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the spices, then turn off the heat. Add the toasted pepitas and toss until the seeds are evenly coated. Pour over the lined baking sheet and spread to cool completely.
• Break up slightly, then store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Steps:

• Grind pepita, jalapeno, oil, lime juice, and seasonings in food processor.
• Add water as needed, about 1/2 cup.
• When it's smooth, remove from processor.
• Fold in cilantro, scallions and tomato.
• Enjoy with crackers, as a dip, spread, or a tasty filling.

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine cajun spice, finely ground pepitas and cracked black pepper; coat both sides of the chicken tenders "well"; set aside.
• You will need to make sure to "rub" the spice into the chicken.
• Heat pan on medium low; add 4 tablespoons grapeseed oil.
• Add chicken for about 50 second each side; set aside on a paper towel to drain.
• NOTE The coated chicken WILL cook VERY quickly and is best to use caution to lower the heat than to have it burn.
• Lower heat to low; add to oil... chilli, cumin, cinnamon and any leftover combination mixture of cajun spice, ground pepitas and cracked black pepper; stir for about 3 - 4 minutes.
• NOTE The pan does "smoke.
• If you have ANY concerns re your pan "smoking", simply remove pan from the stove top; making sure to keep stirring. When your confidence returns, simply return it to the stove top until you are happy with the coloring.
• If the spices soak up all of the oil, you may need to add more oil.
• You WILL want to "continuously" stir the spices in oil as they DO burn easily. Do not say you have not been warned! lol.
• With heat on low, add dark chocolate and stir; combining it with the spices "well.".
• When the dark chocolate is fully melted, add diced tomatoes; stirring until combined.
• Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
• I like chicken bites, so I cut my chicken before returning it to the pan and simmered for an additional 10 minutes. Olé!

Steps:

• Crust:.
• Blend crust ingredients well.
• Press into a 9-inch pan.
• Bake at 350º for 10 minutes.
• Remove from oven and cool.
• Pie Filling:.
• In food processor, blend breadfruit, coconut milk and orange liquor.
• Slowly add the melted chocolate.
• Beat the whipping cream until fluffy.
• Fold half of the whipped cream into the breadfruit chocolate mixture.
• Pour into the cooled crust.
• Top with remainder of whipped cream.
• Arrange thinly sliced orange pieces on top & sprinkle with chopped macadamia nuts and shredded chocolate.
• Refrigerate at least an hour before serving.

Steps:

• Cut beef into strips 1 1/2 inches wide. Combine all other ingredients and soak beef in the sauce overnight. If you have a drying box, place the meat in the sun for two days, bringing it in at night. If drying in the oven, set oven to 175-degrees.
• Place meat on a rack such as a cake cooling rack.
• Place rack on a cookie sheet and dry meat in oven seven hours.
• Keep in refrigerator.