‘The Chew’ Star Clinton Kelly Shares His Favorite Mango Dishes!

Clinton Kelly, TV personality, The Chew star and former What Not to Wear co-host, shares his favorite mango-based recipes with Closer!

Endive Boats with Fresh Mango Chicken Salad

Prep Time = 30 minutes

Servings = 6

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 1/4 cup olive oil mayonnaise

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon Italian parsley, fresh chopped

• 1 teaspoon tarragon, fresh chopped (optional)

• Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

• 1 large mango, peeled, pitted, thinly sliced, divided

• 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded

• 3 celery stalks, thinly sliced

• 4 green onions, thinly sliced

• 3 large fresh Belgian endives, leaves separated

• 1/4 cup raw macadamia nuts, chopped and toasted

Directions:

• In a medium size bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, tarragon, salt and pepper; set aside.

• In a large bowl, combine mango (reserving some for garnish), chicken, celery and green onion. (Reserve 1 tablespoon green onion for garnish.)

• Pour dressing over mixture and toss to coat.

• Fill endive leaves and garnish with reserved mango, green onion and toasted nuts.

Fresh Mango Raspberry Bellini

Prep Time = 10 minutes

Servings = 2

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup water

• 1 mint tea bag

• 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, diced

• 1 tablespoon raspberries, refrigerated

• 1 cup Prosecco, chilled

• 1 fresh mango wedge, garnish

• 1 fresh mint sprig, garnish

Directions:

• To make mint simple syrup: combine sugar and water in a small saucepan, heat until sugar melts.

• Remove from heat, add tea bag and steep 5 minutes.

• Chill syrup. (Simple syrup can be stored in refrigerator for one month.)

• In a food processor, puree diced mango until smooth.

• To assemble, place raspberries in glass. Top with 2 tablespoons mint simple syrup, mango puree and Prosecco. Garnish with mango wedge and mint.

• This drink can be served in a variety of glasses, from a rocks glass to a martini glass.

Chipotle Mango Meatballs

Prep Time = 10 minutes

Cook Time = 30 minutes

Servings = 6

Ingredients:

• 1 (26 ounces) bag prepared beef meatballs

• 2 cups classic barbecue sauce

• 2 large mangos, peeled, pitted, cubed

• 1 teaspoon chipotle seasoning, dried

Directions:

• Bake meatballs according to package directions.

• In a medium saucepan, combine barbecue sauce, mango cubes and chipotle seasoning; stir to blend.

• Simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

• Add cooked meatballs to sauce and simmer for 5 to7 minutes.

Mango Lavender Agua Fresca

Prep Time = 10 minutes

Servings = 2

Ingredients:

• 3 large mangos, peeled, pitted, diced

• 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water heated until sugar has dissolved)

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons lavender honey

• 2 cups water (add more for a thinner consistency)

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients in blender and mix until smooth.

• Chill before serving; makes 32 ounces.