Chickpea Curry

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped into ½ inch dice Salt and pepper 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 leek, cut in half and into half moons 1 to 2 fresh red or green chili peppers, seeded and finely chopped 1-inch fresh ginger, grated 3 cloves garlic, mincedContinue reading “Chickpea Curry”

Fried Dill Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients: 4 Hamburger buns, toasted 2 large chicken breasts, cut in half 1 cup pickle juice Vegetable or canola oil for frying 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp Kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1 cup veganaise or mayonnaise 1/4 cup finely diced kosher pickle Hot sauce to taste (start with 1/4 tsp) 1/2 tspContinue reading “Fried Dill Chicken Sandwich”

Grilled Scallops

Ingredients: 1 lb. medium scallops, patted dry Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper extra-virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp butter Lemon wedges for serving Directions: 1. Heat grill to medium-high. Drizzle scallops wit olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. 2. Grill, covered, 4 minutes without disturbing. Flip and grill uncovered, until opaque throughout, 1 to 2 minutesContinue reading “Grilled Scallops”

Sweet BBQ Ribs

Ingredients: Sweet BBQ Rub 1 cup turbinado sugar 1/2 cup kosher salt  1/2 cup granulated sugar  3 tablespoons chili powder  3 tablespoons smoked paprika  2 tablespoons granulated garlic  1 tablespoon onion powder  1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground cumin  1 teaspoon ground black pepper  Ribs 2 racks baby back ribs 1 cup low-sodium chickenContinue reading “Sweet BBQ Ribs”

Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Ingredients: Salad: 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 red onion, sliced 1 large cucumber, ends trimmed, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces  1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste  2 heirloom tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch wedges  Vinaigrette 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil  2 tablespoonsContinue reading “Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Basil Vinaigrette”

Chive and Herb Butter

Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 tablespoon chives, minced 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, minced zest of 1 lemon and juice of ½ lemon Directions: In small bowl, combine all ingredients until well mixed. Lay out large piece of plastic wrap on counter. SpoonContinue reading “Chive and Herb Butter”

Spaghetti with Ground Chicken and Oregano Pesto

Ingredients: 1/2 cup oregano leaves, packed 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped 1/4 cup whole almonds 1/4 cup fresh, grated, parmesan plus more for serving Kosher salt and ground black pepper Olive oil 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (1-1 1/4 lbs) 1 yellow onion, diced 1 lb spaghetti   Directions: 1. Bring a large pot ofContinue reading “Spaghetti with Ground Chicken and Oregano Pesto”

Cilantro and Mint Chutney

Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped onion 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 bunch cilantro, tender stems ok 1 cup mint leaves, packed 1 medium jalapeno, sliced, per taste 2 teaspoons sliced ginger 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2  teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar or honey 2-3 tablespoon water Directions: Blend all ingredients in a blender orContinue reading “Cilantro and Mint Chutney”

Lamb Ragu with Morel Mushrooms and Fettucini

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fettuccine 3 tbsp olive oil 1 lb ground lamb 1 medium onion, diced 1 large carrot, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp tomato paste 3 cups or more, chicken stock 1/4 cup fresh herbs, chopped (oregano, thyme, rosemary) 1 lb fresh morels, halved 3/4 cup frozen peas,Continue reading “Lamb Ragu with Morel Mushrooms and Fettucini”

Grilled Cod Tacos with Tomatillo-Jalapeño Salsa

Ingredients: Salsa 4 medium tomatillos—husked, rinsed and quartered 1/2 cup lightly packed cilantro 1/2-1 small jalapeño, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon olive oil Kosher salt to taste Tacos 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 garlic clove, minced 1 pound skinless cod fillet, aboutContinue reading “Grilled Cod Tacos with Tomatillo-Jalapeño Salsa”