Cookbook for naminami

This dish is layered with tropical flavors to match Viognier's (California white wine) perfume and bright citrus and stone fruit flavors. Serve with coconut pilaf: Spoon coconut pilaf onto plates, top with chicken, and serve with sauce. Serves 4.

Great with Macadamia chicken

Silky smooth, luscious, and surprisingly good with chocolate sauce. Makes 1 qt. For a delicate favor, buy real coconut milk. For a bigger coconut hit, buy a product made with coconut extract.

Use a handheld slicer ( like a mandolin) to make cutting the vegetables easier. Makes 6-8 servings.

Roasted chiles, crunchy jicama and radishes, silky avocado, crumbly cheese, and a spicy -sweet dressing make this salad an explosion of flavor and texture. Try it with pork chops or a juicy steak. Serves 4.

Easy vegetarian enchiladas. Rinsing and draining cottage cheese before using it in enchiladas helps reduce the sodium while boosting the creamy texture. You can serve enchiladas with Black Bean-Avocado Salad and Mexican Rice. If you want more robust version of enchiladas you can add cooked/shredded chicken to make non-vegetarian meal. I used whole wheat fajita size tortillas, 4% cottage cheese ...