Mario was able to put some of his own twists on Hellmann's Classic recipes. His ideas of adding spicy chipotle to deviled eggs or using Hellmann's inside of a burger to create his Juicy Salsa Burger really got me thinking about new ways to reinvent the recipes we love. Of course this inspired me! That's what we do in the Cookin' Lean kitchen. We take inspiration from recipes we love and make them to fit our likes and needs. Being a part of this 100th birthday celebration was a must for me!
So in honor of Hellmann's 100th Anniversary, I put my twists on some of Mario's recipes to create another version that is uniquely me. Because I couldn't narrow it down to one, yet I teach all day and can't squeeze in six recipes...I chose two delicious lookin' dishes to add my twists to his:
Fiery Chipotle Deviled Eggs
A Classic, the Batali Way
Mario gives Hellmann’s® classic deviled eggs a spicy kick.Makes: 24 halves Prep time: 15 min Cook time: 15 min
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Hellmann’s® Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon spicy mustard
- 2 tablespoons chipotle hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- cilantro leaves
and his:
Chicken Pasta Salad with Green Olives and Raisins
Old Favorite, New Twists
Mario Batali puts his special spin on Hellmann’s® delicious chicken salad.
Serves: 8 Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 15 min
- 1 lb. bow-tie pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb. chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1/2 red onion, sliced into half moons
- 3/4 cup green olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 cup Hellmann’s® Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup orange juice (or more to taste)
Those are Mario's take on Hellmann's classic recipes. Check out what I did to make mine!!
Recipe Remake # 1...
RASPBERRY CHIPOTLE DEVILED EGGS
Makes: 24 Halves
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
INGREDIENTS:
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Hellmann's LOW FAT Mayonnaise Dressing
- 1.5 tablespoons chipotle hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons raspberry preserves
- 2-3 pieces cooked bacon, crumbled
Place eggs in a single layer saucepan. Add cold water to cover my 3 inches. Bring to a boil and cover. Remove from the heat and let stand for 9 minutes.
Slice the eggs in half and carefully remove the yolk.
Place the yolk in a medium size mixing bowl. Add Hellmann's Low Fat Mayonnaise Dressing, chipotle sauce and raspberry preserves. Mix well.
Spoon the yolk mixture into the egg halves (or use a piping bag if desired). Top with a little pinch of crumbled bacon and serve!
Recipe Remake # 2...
GREEK CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
Serves: 8
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb. pasta (bow-tie, rigatoni, large macaroni...just not spaghetti-type pasta)
- 1 lb. chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1/2 red onion, sliced into half moons
- 3/4 cup Greek Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cucumber, peeled and cubed (half for salad, half for dressing)
- 4 ounces Feta Cheese
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 cup Hellmann's LOW FAT Dressing
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- juice of 1/2 lemon
Cook the pasta according to box instructions and set aside to cool.
In a blender, combine all ingredients listed below "Dressing", including 1/2 of the peeled and cubed cucumber. Blend until all ingredients are combined.
Now you have the dressing!
In a large bowl, add the cooled pasta, chicken, onions, olives, tomatoes, cucumber and feta cheese.
Pour dressing over and toss to coat. Garnish with some dill. Serve and enjoy!
Those are my twists to Mario's fabulous dishes. Now you can visit Facebook to watch Mario share his modern twist on some of Hellmann's classic recipes and ENTER TO WIN a seat at the Blue Ribbon table in NYC for Hellmann's 100th Birthday celebration.
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