Asian Cucumber Salad

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon rice vinegar2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped4 celery stalks, thinly sliced1 English cucumber, thinly sliced6 scallions, thinly slicedKosher salt and freshly ground pepper Directions: Whisk vinegar, oil, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Add cilantro, celery,Continue reading “Asian Cucumber Salad”

Grown-up Spaghettios

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves mined 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 6 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock 2 cups tiny pasta like ditalini, alphabet, etc Parmesan crips for garnish (optional) Directions: Heat a saucepan over medium heat and add the oliveContinue reading “Grown-up Spaghettios”

Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 10-20 cabbage leaves 1 lb ground beef 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown) 1 small yellow onion, diced 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tomato, seeded and diced 2 cups baby spinach leaves 1/2 tsp paprika Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme 2 Tbsp fresh chopped Italian parsley 1/4Continue reading “Cabbage Rolls”

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 small yellow onion, diced1 stalk celery, diced1 large carrot, peeled and diced1 cinnamon stick2 garlic cloves, mincedKosher salt and ground black pepper4 cups chicken stock1 teaspoon ground coriander2 cups roasted butternut squash Directions: Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add the onion,Continue reading “Roasted Butternut Squash Soup”

Spicy Lamb and Sweet Potato Skillet

Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1 pound ground lamb 1 yellow bell pepper, diced 1 large leek cleaned and sliced 3 cups arugala roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2-3 Fresno peppers, finely chopped 2 tablespoons ghee or butter 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 teaspoon cumin 1/4 cupContinue reading “Spicy Lamb and Sweet Potato Skillet”

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 large jalapeno pepper, diced very small (the seeds are where the heat is concentrated; included or discard them based on preference) 4 garlic cloves, minced 32 ounces (4 cups) low-sodium chicken broth two 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes and juice one 15-ounce can black beans,Continue reading “Chicken Tortilla Soup”

Italian Stallion Burger

Ingredients: 1.5 lbs 80/20 ground beef4 slices mortadella4 slices salami4 slices mozzarella4 hamburger buns2 Tbsp butter1 Tbsp olive oilKosher salt1 vine ripe tomato, sliced1 yellow onion, slicedIceberg lettuceDill pickle chipsFreak Flag Organics, Beet Ketchup Directions: Form ground beef into 4 equal rounds. Generously season the top with kosher salt. Heat large skillet over medium heat.Continue reading “Italian Stallion Burger”

Taco Stuffed Acorn Squash

Ingredients: 2 acorn squash, halved lengthwise and seededOlive oilKosher salt and Ground black pepperPaprika to season1/2 yellow onion, dicedSmall bell pepper (any color), diced3 cloves garlic, minced1 lb ground beef6 oz pork chorizo1 tsp cumin1 tsp coriander1/2 tsp chili powder1/2 tsp Mexican oregano1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed andContinue reading “Taco Stuffed Acorn Squash”

Walleye Po’Boy

Ingredients: 2 eater-sized walleye fillets4 hoagie rolls, sliced, buttered, and toasted1 cup New Orleans-style fish fry breading¼ cup yellow cornmeal1 cup milkVegetable or canola oil for frying1 fresh tomato, thickly sliced Cabbage Slaw 3 cups green cabbage, shredded1 lime, juiced1 lemon, juiced2 tbsp. apple cider vinegarSalt and pepper to taste Sauce ½ cup mayo2 tbsp.Continue reading “Walleye Po’Boy”

Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients: 4 large green tomatoes 2 large eggs eggs 1/4 cup water 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs 1/2 tsp garlic powder 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 quart vegetable oil for frying Directions: Slice tomatoes 1/2 inch thick. DiscardContinue reading “Fried Green Tomatoes”