Braised Greek Chicken Thighs

Ingredients: 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 medium yellow onions, sliced 8 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves 1 cup chicken stock Juice of 1/2 of one lemon 1/2 cup pitted Greek olives 1/2 cup feta cheese chunks Lemon slices for garnish (optional) Directions:Continue reading “Braised Greek Chicken Thighs”

Rhubarb-Strawberry Jam

Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds fresh rhubarb, chopped 1 cup whole strawberries 2 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons grated orange zest 1 cup fresh orange juice 1 cup water Directions: 1. In a saucepan, combine the rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, orange zest, orange juice and water. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium-low heat for 45Continue reading “Rhubarb-Strawberry Jam”

Pork Belly Ramen

1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth 1 (4 oz) can mushrooms, drained 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce 4 (3-ounce) packages ramen, seasoning sauce packets discarded 3 cups baby bok choy, roughly chopped 1 large carrot, grated 2 tablespoons chopped chives 1/2 lbContinue reading “Pork Belly Ramen”

Shaved Parsnip Salad

Ingredients: 1 pound parsnips 1/2 cup parsley (roughly chopped) 1/4 cup minced red onion 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper (to taste) 3 cups arugula Directions: 1. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the peel of the parsnips. Shave thin ribbons of parsnip until youContinue reading “Shaved Parsnip Salad”

Fettuccine with Lobster Cream Sauce

Ingredients: Kosher salt 2 lbs lobster tails 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped 3 garlic cloves, peeled, smashed 2 sprigs basil 4 cups heavy cream ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 lb fettuccine 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 3 oz Parmesan, finely grated (about 1 cup), plus more for serving 3Continue reading “Fettuccine with Lobster Cream Sauce”

Microgreens and Arugula Salad

Ingredients: FOR SALAD: 1 cup of mixed microgreens (e.g. beetroot, radish, basil, parsley, coriander/cilantro, sunflower, red cabbage, kale, broccoli or pea sprouts) 1 handful of arugula or baby spinach leaves 1 medium cucumber, sliced thinly 12 cherry tomatoes, halved Sesame seeds DRESSING: 2 Tbsp good quality olive oil 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tspContinue reading “Microgreens and Arugula Salad”

Shrimp Po’ Boy

Ingredients: 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon onion powder Vegetable oil for frying 1 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup all-purpose flour 2/3 cupContinue reading “Shrimp Po’ Boy”

Ramp Pesto Bucatini with Grilled Chicken

    Ingredients: 1 bunch of ramps 1 garlic clove 1/4 cup grated pecorino cheese 1/4 cup whole almonds Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1/4 – 1/3 cup olive oil 8 oz bucatini or spaghetti 1 lb chicken breast   Directions: For the pesto:  Start by blanching the ramps. Bring a large pot ofContinue reading “Ramp Pesto Bucatini with Grilled Chicken”

Pasta Sabina

I had a leftover grilled chicken breast that I diced up and added with the kale and sun dried tomatoes. I like the protein! (And using up leftovers) This is a vegetarian dish if you chose to use vegetable broth or wine in place of the chicken broth. Enjoy!! Ingredients: 8 oz mostaciolli 1/2 cupContinue reading “Pasta Sabina”

Eggless Blueberry Donuts

Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup milk 1 cup sugar 1 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 cup fresh blueberries 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1-1/2 Tbsp milk Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Mix together melted butter, milk,Continue reading “Eggless Blueberry Donuts”