Created on 11/2/2024
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Instructions:
Step One: Pour all ingredients into a blender and blend for 30 seconds until well combined
Notes: Store covered in the fridge for 2 weeks
Created on 4/10/2023
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Salad
Vinegarette
Instructions
Step One: Grill the chicken with spices of choice. Olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt/pepper and rosemary is a great marinade for this chicken
Step Two: Roast brussel sprouts tossed with salt and pepper in oven until a little charred and tender
Step Three: Create the vinegarette by combining all ingredients in a mason jar or bowl, stir or shake until well combined
Step Four: Add the brussel sprouts to the vinegarette, add the apple and pomegranate. Top the salad with chicken and goat cheese and serve
Note: This recipe is even better with crispy bacon added to the salad
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Instructions:
Step One: Preheat oven to the temp indicated on the Pillsbury can. Once the oven is to temp, cook the biscuits according to the instructions.
Step Two: Heat a pan to medium high heat. Cook the sausage.
Step Three: Add butter. Once the butter is melted, add the flour. Make sure to coat the sausage in the flour.
Step Four: Add one cup of milk to the sausage and flour. Mix everything together. The mixture should be very thick. Keep adding in milk, little by little, mixing it through the sausage to get the right consistency. You may not need the entire 2 cups of milk.
Step Five: Add smoky seasoning, paprika and black pepper to the mixture.
Step Six: Garnish with green onion and serve with biscuits.
Notes: For a more complete breakfast, poach two eggs and serve with the biscuits and gravy. Tabasco is the best hot sauce for this meal.
Created on 2/17/2019
Ingredients:
Instructions
Step one:
Peel and finely chop 1 small onion. Peel and thinly slice 6 garlic cloves. Rinse ⅔ cup white rice in a fine-mesh sieve until water runs clear.
Step two:
Consider doubling this chili oil for other recipes. Heat ¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium. Add garlic and cook, swirling pan often, until golden brown, 3–5 minutes; the garlic will continue to cook and darken slightly after it’s off the heat, so be conservative here. Transfer to a small heatproof bowl, leaving 1 Tbsp. garlic oil in pot. Stir 2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes into garlic oil in bowl; set aside.
Step three:
Add the onion to the 1 Tbsp. of garlic oil that remains in the in saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent and beginning to take on some color, about 5 minutes.
Step four:
Pour in 8 cups water and stir to combine. Stir in rice, 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer, uncovered, until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
Step five:
Using tongs, transfer chicken to a plate and let sit until cool enough to handle. Shred meat with two forks. Continue to simmer soup while you’re prepping the rest of your ingredients (this will concentrate the flavor of the broth).
Step six:
Strip kale leaves off of thick center ribs from 1 bunch Tuscan kale, discarding ribs. Rinse kale thoroughly in cold water, shake off excess water, then thinly slice leaves crosswise.
Step seven:
Add kale and shredded chicken to pot. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until kale is bright green and chicken is warmed through, about 4 minutes.
Step eight:
Remove pot from heat. Squeeze in lemon juice (being careful not to let any seeds fall in), season with 2 tsp. salt (or more to taste), and stir to combine.
Step nine:
Divide soup among bowls. Drizzle with reserved garlic-chile oil. Tear 3 sprigs dill over, then top with a few grinds of black pepper.
Notes: To keep this recipe low carb, skip cooking the rice, or cook the rice on the side and add the soup on top.
Created on 10/25/2021
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Instructions
Step one: In a small bowl, mix miso, mirin, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Spread the miso mixture over the fish and place it in a covered container. Refrigerate overnight
Step two: When ready to cook, set the oven to 450 degrees. Bake until tender, about 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish
Notes: Brussel sprouts go well with this dish.
Created on 8/10/2019
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Instructions:
Step One: If mushrooms are large, cut them in half. Small mushrooms leave whole
Step Two: Heat a medium pan with olive oil. Once hot, add the mushrooms. Try to organize the mushrooms in the pan so that one side of each mushroom has contact with the bottom of the pan. This will form a nice color on the mushroom
Step Three: Saute the mushrooms, allowing color to form on the side of the mushrooms. After ten minutes, add the balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and garlic. Stir to combine
Step Four: If the mixture needs more liquid, add chicken broth or water. Scrap the bottom of the pan with a wooden fork to release the flavor. Mix everything up well
Step Five: Add thyme, black pepper and parsley. Give it another mix and serve
Notes: This side pairs well with steak.
Created on 11/25/2020
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Instructions:
Step one: Take the steak out of the fridge one hour before cooking. Place the steak on a paper towel during this time
Step two: Heat a large pot with water – enough water to cook the crab legs. Heat a medium pan with olive oil on medium-high heat. Heavily season the steak with salt and pepper
Step three: Once the pan is hot enough that you see heat rising from the pan, add the steak. Do not move the steak for three minutes. Once the pot of water is boiling, add the crab legs
Step four: Add butter to the pan. Let it melt for a few seconds. Flip the steak. Tilt the pan to one side and use a spoon to baste the steak with butter. Allow this side of the steak to cook for three minutes
Step five: Using a thermometer, check the steak’s temp. Remove the steak if the temperature is 125 (medium center)
Step six: Remove crab legs from the water, and pat the outside dry with a paper towel. Serve the steak and crab legs immediately, with lemon slices and melted butter.
Notes: This dish is best with a side of Caesar salad and balsamic glazed mushrooms.
Created on 8/20/2022
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OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
Instructions
Step One: Measure the flour as precisely as you can. Scrape off the excess from the top of the measuring cup. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine all the dough ingredients and mix until shaggy. Knead the dough until it’s smooth, bouncy, and slightly tacky
Step Two: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled, about 50 to 60 minutes
Step Three: Divide the dough into eight equal pieces. Shape each into a ball, cover, and let rest for 20 minutes
Step Four: While the dough is resting, preheat a cast iron pan over medium-high heat, or an electric griddle to medium-high
Step Five: On a lightly floured surface, hand stretch or use a rolling pin to roll each ball into a 6” round or 7″ oblong, for thicker naan; or an 8″ round or 10” oblong, for thinner naan. Keep the other pieces covered while working
Step Six: Once the pan or griddle is hot, cook the naan for 30 to 40 seconds, until bubbles form on the top side and the underside browns. Flip it over to brown the other side for 40 to 50 seconds, checking regularly to ensure doneness
Step Seven: Remove the bread from the pan, and brush with melted ghee or butter. Sprinkle with seeds and cilantro, if desired. Repeat with the remaining pieces of dough. Keep the finished naan in a warm oven (200°F), or wrap in foil until ready to serve
Step Eight: Add optional ingredients. My favorite is garlic, parmesan and cilantro
Step Nine: Store naan, well wrapped, at room temperature for two days; freeze for longer storage.
Notes: Serve this along with Indian Chicken Curry for a complete meal.
Created on 5/6/2021
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Instructions
Step 1: Cook sausage, ground beef, onion, garlic and green pepper in a Dutch oven over medium heat until well browned. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water. Season with sugar, 2 tablespoons parsley, basil, 1 teaspoon salt, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds, and pepper. Add red wine. Simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally
Step 2: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, remaining 2 tablespoons parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon salt
Step 3: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
Step 4: To assemble, spread 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce. Spread with 1/2 of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 1/2 cups meat sauce over mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese.
Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes. Rest lasagna for 15 minutes before serving
Notes: For a quicker recipe, use this marinara sauce.
Created on 8/20/2022
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Step 1: Heat a large pot to medium-high heat. Once the pot it warmed up, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Step 2: Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes (bite-size pieces). Season with salt
Step 3: Working in batches, add chicken to the pot without overcrowding the pot. Each piece of chicken should touch the bottom of the pot to create a crust. You may need to work in batches. Once a crust has developed, flip the chicken. You will not be cooking the chicken fully on this step. Once both sides have been flipped, remove the chicken to a separate plate for later
Step 4: Reduce the heat of the pot to medium. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook these ingredients until soft and fragrant, and translucent, about 7 minutes
Step 5: Add curry powder, cumin, turmeric, coriander, cayenne, and one tablespoon of water. Stir frequently
Step 6: Add tomatoes and yogurt, mix together and allow to heat up for a few minutes. Add 2 tablespoons cilantro and salt, and stir together
Step 7: Add the chicken and all its juices from the plate into the pot. Pour in 1/2 cup of water. Stir everything together. Turn the heat up to medium-high and put a lid on. Cook for about 20 minutes until the chicken is completely cooked
Step 8: Add a squeeze of lemon juice and sriracha to taste.
Notes: This dish is best served with naan and rice.